Comparison

YuzuSSH vs TermLink

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

Head to head
About

YuzuSSH

Features
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YuzuSSH is a fast, actively maintained SSH client for all your devices. Built for developers and sysadmins who need a reliable terminal in their pocket. CONNECTIONS • Unlimited saved and recent connections • Password and SSH private key authentication • Named key vault — import via paste or Files picker • Host key verification (trust-on-first-use) with fingerprint display • Per-connection font size and settings TERMINAL • Full xterm-256color terminal emulator • Extra key row: ESC, TAB, CTRL, ALT, arrows, |, ~, and paste • Sticky modifier keys for CTRL and ALT • Long-press to copy, paste button for quick access • Font size controls (A- / A+) while connected RELIABILITY • Configurable keep-alive to prevent idle disconnects • Connection timeout handling with clear error messages DESIGN • Clean layout with distinctive yuzu amber-gold theme • Platform-native experience • Light, dark, and system theme modes YuzuSSH is actively developed - feedback and feature requests welcome.

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TermLink

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TermLink turns your iPhone into a compact SSH companion for AI coding, server checks, and remote file handoff. Connect to your own SSH host with a password, an imported ed25519/ECDSA key, or a key pair generated in the app, copy the public key, and keep the setup steps close to the terminal. Upload screenshots or photos over SCP, then pass the remote path to Codex, Claude Code, or another AI coding workflow without retyping it. The local workspace stays inside the iOS app sandbox. Built-in commands cover file navigation, JSON formatting, Base64 encode/decode, and JavaScriptCore-backed Node-compatible snippets for safe learning and small experiments. Key features: - SSH profile setup: password authentication (stored only in this device's Keychain), import of existing OpenSSH ed25519/ECDSA private keys, including passphrase-protected keys (the passphrase is never stored) - 3-step ed25519 key setup: create, register on your server, test the connection. Switch an existing profile to the new key - Free quick-reply bar: 1, 2, 3, Enter, Esc, y and Shift+Tab in one tap to answer Claude Code and Codex prompts - Optional Face ID / Touch ID protection for private keys and saved passwords - Remote shell access from iPhone - SCP image upload and remote path handoff - Snippets for frequent SSH commands and AI prompts - Sandboxed local files and bundled command shims - JSON formatter, Base64 tools, and JavaScriptCore snippets - Japanese IME support and app language switching - Adjustable terminal font size - Optional Pro themes, multiple tabs, multiple SSH profiles, multiple snippets, and remote path insertion RSA keys are not supported. Passphrase-protected keys are supported in OpenSSH format (ssh-keygen's default encryption). Password authentication requires PasswordAuthentication to be enabled on the server. TermLink is built as an SSH companion, a command-line learning tool, and an AI coding handoff surface. It is not a native package manager, an external code store, or a way to run downloaded native executables after review. Japanese: TermLink は、iPhone から SSH ホストや AI コーディング環境へつなぐための端末ワークスペースです。SSH 接続(パスワード認証・パスフレーズ付きを含む鍵の読み込み・Face ID での鍵の保護に対応)、クイック返信バー、SCP 画像アップロード、Codex / Claude Code 向けのリモートパス連携、サンドボックス内ファイル操作、JSON 整形、Base64 変換、スニペット、Pro テーマなどを利用できます。アプリ外のコードをダウンロードして実行するネイティブパッケージマネージャーではありません。

Screenshots

YuzuSSH4 screens
TermLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YuzuSSH at none against TermLink's 1. YuzuSSH also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). TermLink's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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. TermLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YuzuSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YuzuSSH ships an update every 2 months, TermLink every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
YuzuSSH versus TermLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYuzuSSHTermLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALASTAIR ROSS MCFARLANEKenichi Nagamatsu

In-app purchases

None

YuzuSSH

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TermLink

One-time1
  • TermLink Pro$4.99

Questions

Is YuzuSSH free?
YuzuSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TermLink free?
TermLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YuzuSSH or TermLink have ads?
Neither YuzuSSH nor TermLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YuzuSSH or TermLink?
YuzuSSH ships an update every 2 months, and TermLink every 4 days. Most recently, YuzuSSH was updated on October 31, 2026 and TermLink on October 25, 2026.

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