Comparison

QuickTerminal vs SSH Speed

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

Head to head
About

QuickTerminal

Features
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QuickTerminal is a professional terminal emulator and SSH client designed for iOS and macOS. It combines local shell access, remote SSH sessions, SFTP file browsing, and AI-powered command assistance in one workspace. TERMINAL: - Full xterm-256color terminal emulation - Local shell support (bash, zsh, fish, sh, ksh) - Multiple concurrent sessions with tabs - Horizontal and vertical terminal splitting - Customizable fonts: Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, Source Code Pro, Cascadia Code - Adjustable font size (8–32px) and cursor styles (block, underline, bar) - Scrollback buffer up to 50,000 lines SSH & SFTP: - SSH remote sessions with saved host profiles - Key-based and password authentication - SSH jump host / bastion support - SFTP file browser for remote directories - Connection pooling and session reuse - Secure credential storage AI ASSISTANT (Pro): - Claude and Gemini AI integration - Natural language command suggestions and explanations - Command safety analysis before execution - Context-aware help with working directory and git status COMMAND TOOLS: - Command snippets: save, categorize, search, and import/export as JSON - Command history with search, favorites, and directory tracking (500 entries) - Command palette for unified search across actions and snippets SECURITY POLICIES: - Command approval modes: None, Risky Only, Always - Risky command detection (rm -rf, mkfs, dd, shutdown, etc.) - Directory-based sandboxing with allowed paths - Configurable safety levels WORKSPACE: - Dockable floating panels - Integrated file browser - Resizable sidebar with icon-only mode - Grid and tabbed layout modes CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Customizable keyboard shortcuts - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY: - Mosh (Mobile Shell) for resilient connections over flaky networks - Port forwarding with local and remote SSH tunnels - GCP IAP tunneling for Google Cloud SSH access QuickTerminal Pro unlocks: - Unlimited AI agent execution - Ad-free experience - Advanced security policies - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickterminal/terms/

About

SSH Speed

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SSH Speed is a mobile SSH and SFTP client designed to make Linux server management fast and comfortable from your iPhone. Connect to remote servers, work in a full interactive terminal, manage files, and run frequently used commands without the complexity of desktop tools. KEY FEATURES • Fast SSH connections with an interactive mobile terminal • Manage and switch between multiple SSH sessions • Copy the last command, last result, or complete session • Preview long or multi-line text before pasting • Browse, upload, download, rename, and manage files with SFTP • Save custom command shortcuts for repeated tasks • Organize saved servers in one clear interface • Arabic and nine additional interface languages • Credentials are stored securely on your device SSH Speed is built for developers, website owners, VPS users, system administrators, and anyone who manages Linux servers from a phone. A remote server and valid SSH credentials are required. SSH Speed does not provide or host servers.

Screenshots

QuickTerminal4 screens
SSH Speed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSH Speed at none against QuickTerminal's 2. SSH Speed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickTerminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. SSH Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickTerminal ships an update every 6 weeks, SSH Speed every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
QuickTerminal versus SSH Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickTerminalSSH Speed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTOAbdulhalim Alhossini

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickTerminal

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$6.99
None

SSH Speed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickTerminal free?
QuickTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSH Speed free?
SSH Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickTerminal or SSH Speed have ads?
QuickTerminal shows ads; SSH Speed does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickTerminal or SSH Speed?
QuickTerminal ships an update every 6 weeks, and SSH Speed every 5 days. Most recently, QuickTerminal was updated on September 29, 2026 and SSH Speed on September 20, 2026.

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