Pling vs TermiShell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Pling
This app provides a powerful SSH client and push notification platform for managing servers on mobile devices. It offers a full terminal experience, AI command generation, server monitoring, and SFTP file management. Users can also triage notifications and check host status from their Apple Watch.
- Full SSH and Mosh terminal emulation
- Push notifications for server events
- AI-powered command generation
- Real-time server monitoring
- SFTP file manager
- Customizable terminal themes
- Split-pane terminals on iPad
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Your servers, in your pocket. Pling is the most powerful SSH client and push notification platform for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Spin up a terminal in seconds, or say what you want done and let Pling run the session. COMMAND AGENT Describe a task in plain English and Pling runs the SSH session for you: planning, dispatching, reading output, and adjusting as it goes. It asks on real decisions and stops before anything destructive. Launch it from the new Spotlight launcher or any terminal. SSH & TERMINAL A real terminal: full ANSI color, true emulation, and good-looking themes. Connect with SSH or Mosh. Mosh keeps sessions alive through subway tunnels and cellular handoffs. Jump hosts, SSH config import, and live port forwarding you can edit mid-session. Plus CRT mode, keyboard reordering, and saved snippets. REMOTE DESKTOP Stream and control a host's full graphical desktop in-app over hardware-accelerated H.264. Move the pointer, type on-screen, pinch to zoom, and push resolution, frame rate, and bitrate to your link's limit. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Hook up servers, scripts, and CI with one HTTP request. Custom channels, low-to-critical priorities, and action URLs to a runbook. End-to-end encrypted, delivered even when Pling is closed. AI COMMANDS & VOICE Forget a flag? Generate commands with AI tuned to your setup, or speak them on-device with Whisper or Apple Speech. Add photos or files for context. SERVER MONITORING Watch CPU, memory, disk, network, and uptime live via our agent or over SSH. Set thresholds and get pushed the moment a box runs hot. SFTP FILE MANAGER Browse, upload, download, and edit remote files natively. Preview images, PDFs, and docs. Search the directory and multi-select for bulk delete or downloads. WAKE ON LAN Power on a sleeping machine remotely. Pling reads the MAC from an SSH session or takes yours, then sends the magic packet directly or via another host, with live status until it wakes. SESSIONS & HOSTS Every host card shows live reachability, plus a badge when the Pling agent is installed. Split-pane terminals on iPad, session recording, and live sharing to pair in real time. Tap a host with a tmux or zellij session running and Pling jumps back in instead of duplicating it. Save a Workspace; hosts plus their sessions; and restore it on any synced device. Batch commands and schedule recurring jobs 24/7. SECURITY Keys and credentials live in Keychain, behind Face ID or Touch ID, with auto-lock, host verification, and fingerprint management. Optionally sync SSH keys and passwords via your Pling Account, with an audit screen for what syncs and what stays local. YOUR PLING ACCOUNT Sign in with Apple or Google to your own account; link both or merge duplicates. Your hosts, keys, and settings sync across devices, and you can now use Pling on the web. APPLE WATCH, WIDGETS & SIRI Triage notifications, check status, and run commands from your wrist with iPhone nearby; complications show unread counts. Pin hosts to your Home Screen and ask Siri if prod is up. FREE FEATURES ⢠3 concurrent SSH sessions ⢠5 saved hosts ⢠SSH and Mosh connections ⢠SFTP file browsing ⢠8 terminal themes ⢠Voice input ⢠Local network discovery PLING PRO ⢠10 concurrent sessions ⢠Unlimited saved hosts ⢠Push notifications with custom channels ⢠API token for integrations ⢠Unlimited scheduled commands ⢠Unlimited AI command generation and Command Agent ⢠All premium themes and CRT effects ⢠Session sharing ⢠Server monitoring with agent and alerts ⢠Docker container control ⢠Email digests ⢠Critical alerts and notification rules ⢠Workspaces: save and restore host + session bundles ⢠Pling Account sync for hosts, keys, snippets, and workspaces An SSH-accessible server is required for terminal features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://plingpush.com/privacy.txt
TermiShell
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TermiShell is a professional server console for iPhone and iPad, built for developers, operators, and technical teams who need to handle real server work from a mobile device. Connect over SSH, manage files with SFTP, monitor remote metrics, run saved commands, organize snippets, and keep critical server workflows close at hand when you are away from your desk. TermiShell is designed for practical operations, not decorative terminal demos. It brings terminal sessions, server profiles, file tools, monitoring views, snippets, tasks, and secure export into one focused mobile workspace. Key features: ⢠SSH terminal for remote server access ⢠SFTP file browsing and file operations ⢠Server profiles with organized connection settings ⢠Local snippets for frequently used commands ⢠Saved tasks for repeatable server workflows ⢠Remote monitoring for CPU, memory, disk, load, and network metrics ⢠Process and system status views ⢠tmux-friendly workflows for resilient sessions ⢠Encrypted backup and migration support ⢠Local-first storage for server profiles and settings ⢠Multi-language interface for global users TermiShell helps with common mobile server tasks: ⢠Check a server during an incident ⢠Restart a service from your phone ⢠Inspect logs while away from your desk ⢠Upload or edit operational files ⢠Run routine maintenance commands ⢠Verify system load and disk usage ⢠Keep reusable command snippets organized ⢠Move app settings between devices TermiShell Pro unlocks higher limits and deeper operational features for users who manage more servers, more sessions, and more repeatable workflows. Subscription information: TermiShell Pro Monthly is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://termishell.vkoi.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://termishell.vkoi.net/privacy Whether you are maintaining personal servers, managing production infrastructure, supporting a customer environment, or checking systems while traveling, TermiShell gives you a compact but serious server workspace on iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TermiShell at daily against Pling's weekly. TermiShell also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TermiShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pling ships an update weekly, TermiShell daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pling | TermiShell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Layton Labs AB | Shenzhen Weili Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Pling
- Pling Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pling Pro - Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pling Pro - Lifetime$59.99
TermiShell
- TermiShell Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- TermiShell Pro Lifetime$44.99









