Comparison

teletype computer vs CLI Files

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • SSH client
  • Terminal interface
  • Remote server access
  • Free to use
Features
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It's an SSH client. It's free.

About

CLI Files

Features
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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.

Screenshots

teletype computer4 screens
CLI Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CLI Files sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. teletype computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
teletype computer versus CLI Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterteletype computerCLI Files
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFolder, LLCOpenBigger

In-app purchases

None

teletype computer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CLI Files

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is teletype computer free?
teletype computer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CLI Files free?
CLI Files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do teletype computer or CLI Files have ads?
CLI Files shows ads; teletype computer does not.

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