Goroterm vs Teletype
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goroterm
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Goroterm is a modern SSH terminal client built for developers and operators who need quick, reliable access to remote servers from their iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Multi-session tabs — connect to multiple servers or open several shells to the same host, switch between them instantly • tmux integration — list, attach, create, rename, and kill tmux sessions directly from the UI; seamless reattach on reconnect • SFTP file browser — browse remote directories, preview files, upload and download with background transfer • Voice input — dictate commands with on-device speech recognition • Clipboard image paste — drop images into terminal output on supported servers • Quick action bar — Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, PgUp/PgDn, and Ctrl+J always one tap away • Server monitor — at-a-glance CPU, memory, and disk usage for the connected host • Claude usage dashboard — track token usage if your server runs the Claude CLI • Secure credential storage — passwords and private keys encrypted on-device; never synced • Host key verification — full known_hosts workflow with change detection • Automatic reconnect — survives network changes, background/foreground transitions, and temporary disconnects • Dark theme by default, built to minimize eye strain during long sessions Goroterm is engineered to feel fast on mobile: no-jank scrolling, proper IME handling, and a quick action bar that keeps your thumbs on glass instead of hunting through sub-menus. Connections stay alive in the background so you can return to the same prompt you left. PRIVACY Your SSH credentials never leave your device. Goroterm does not collect analytics, tracking identifiers, or usage data. See the privacy policy for details. Requires an existing SSH server to connect to.
Teletype
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Every computer. Within reach. Your Mac, your PC and your servers in one native app for iPhone and iPad. Share your Mac’s screen in High Performance with sound, control a Windows PC with Remote Desktop, see a Linux desktop over VNC, work in a terminal over SSH or Mosh, and move files over SFTP. One connection is free, with every protocol. No account, no card, no relay. YOUR MAC, LIKE YOU NEVER LEFT • High Performance Screen Sharing on Macs with Apple silicon: hardware-decoded video up to 5K, the Mac’s own sound, and one or two virtual displays sized to your screen. • High dynamic range on iPhones and iPads whose screens can show it, so photos and video keep their highlights. • Standard sessions use Apple’s own codec, so text stays sharp. Works with macOS 26 and 27. • Copy and paste text, formatted text and images. Send files to the Mac and save files from it. • Curtain Screen keeps the Mac’s own display dark while you work. A TERMINAL THAT STAYS CONNECTED • Mosh keeps your session alive as you move between networks and through sleep. • Built on Ghostty and drawn with Metal, with 660 themes. • Split panes, snippets, Find and output export, with the keys a terminal needs right above the keyboard. • Notifications from programs on your server while the session runs in the background. YOUR PC, REMARKABLY SMOOTH • Remote Desktop to Windows Pro, Enterprise, Education and Server, with sound, microphone, clipboard and shared files. • A desktop sized to your screen, Remote Desktop Gateway and Network Level Authentication. • Review a PC’s certificate and trust it once, with a warning if it ever changes. LINUX, THE WHOLE PICTURE • VNC for Linux desktops on X11 and on Wayland, and the VNC servers you already run. • Encrypted with TLS when the server offers it, and clipboard text that keeps its accents. FILES, ONE TAP AWAY • Browse servers and NAS drives over SFTP, and preview files with Quick Look. • Upload from Files and Photos, or drag files in. Drag a file onto another folder to move it on the server. • Rename, organize and create folders on servers that allow it. REACH EVERY MACHINE • Jump hosts, port forwarding and SSH agent forwarding. • Wake-on-LAN wakes a sleeping machine before you connect. • Computers on your network appear under Nearby. KEYS THAT NEVER LEAVE YOUR DEVICE • Create an SSH key in the Secure Enclave and sign in with Face ID. Import Ed25519, ECDSA or RSA keys. • Teletype checks each server’s identity and warns you if it changes. TELETYPE PRO Unlimited connections; iCloud sync of connections, passwords, settings and themes; Picture in Picture for terminals and desktops; your own themes; and alternate app icons. The monthly and annual plans start with a 3-day free trial, or buy once for life. Every plan works with Family Sharing. Remote connections require a reachable computer with the service turned on. Teletype doesn’t provide a relay. Privacy Policy: https://teletype.sh/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goroterm at none against Teletype's 3. Goroterm also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Teletype sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Goroterm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Goroterm ships an update every 3 days, Teletype every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goroterm | Teletype |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 株式会社Corevice | Sergio Fernandez Duran |
In-app purchases
Goroterm
No in-app purchases
Teletype
- Teletype Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Teletype Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Teletype Pro Lifetime$149.99









