teletype computer vs CLI Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
teletype computer
This is a free SSH client for iOS devices. It allows users to connect to remote servers via a terminal interface. It is designed for developers and system administrators.
- SSH client
- Terminal interface
- Remote server access
- Free to use
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It's an SSH client. It's free.
CLI Files
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CLI Files puts remote file management and a full SSH terminal in one focused workspace. Connect to your servers over SSH/SFTP, browse folders, upload and download files, preview common file types, and jump straight into a terminal when you need to get work done. It is designed for developers, operators, and AI-agent workflows. FEATURES • SSH and SFTP connections with password or private-key authentication • Browse, search, sort, upload, download, rename, and delete remote files • Save favorite folders and open each directly in the file browser or terminal • One retained terminal tab per server; switch sessions without disconnecting • Reorderable command-key bar and custom text shortcuts • Record custom Ctrl, Alt, Shift, special keys, and multi-step key sequences using the phone keyboard • Terminal font-size control, app language selection, and multiple interface themes • Secure credential storage in the iOS Keychain • Offline Demo Mode for exploring the terminal, files, and Markdown preview before connecting a server CLI Files is free to download and includes banner advertising. An optional one-time Remove Ads purchase removes advertising; previous Remove Ads purchases remain valid and can be restored. Paid users may voluntarily enable banners in Settings and turn them off at any time without losing their purchase. Server profiles are stored on your device. Passwords, private keys, and trusted host keys are protected by the iOS Keychain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: teletype computer at none against CLI Files's 1. teletype computer also leads on ads (none vs shown). CLI Files's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CLI Files sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. teletype computer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | teletype computer | CLI Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Folder, LLC | OpenBigger |
In-app purchases
teletype computer
No in-app purchases
CLI Files
- Remove Ads$0.99









