QuickTerminal vs OrbitSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
QuickTerminal
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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 (8ā32px) 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/
OrbitSSH
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OrbitSSH is a modern SSH and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Connect directly to the servers you manage and work from a focused mobile terminal. TERMINAL WORKFLOW ⢠Open SSH sessions in tabs or Split View ⢠Use tmux sessions and terminal tools built for touch ⢠Save server groups, startup directories, commands, and snippets FILES AND SERVER INSIGHT ⢠Browse and manage remote files over SFTP ⢠Monitor server metrics and view containers ⢠Keep several servers organized in one place PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠Connections go directly from your device to your servers ⢠Passwords and private keys stay in the iOS Keychain ⢠Host-key changes are detected and shown to you ⢠Optional Face ID app lock protects saved servers ⢠Voice input and smart formatting use on-device Apple features OrbitSSH has no account, no ads, and no tracking. Use it with your compatible SSH servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: OrbitSSH at none against QuickTerminal's shown. QuickTerminal's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. QuickTerminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and OrbitSSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | QuickTerminal | OrbitSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | ā |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 18.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO | Daniel Dobrowolski |
In-app purchases
QuickTerminal
- Pro - Annual$1.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$6.99
OrbitSSH
- OrbitSSH Pro Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
- OrbitSSH Pro Lifetime$499.99









