Comparison

SSH Client vs Open Terminal

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

Head to head
About

SSH Client

This app provides secure remote server management with SSH terminal access and SFTP file transfer capabilities. It allows users to manage multiple servers, store command snippets, and organize SSH keys for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • SSH Terminal Access
  • SFTP File Management
  • SSH Key Manager
  • Save Command Snippets
  • Multiple Server Connections
  • Secure Authentication
Features
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SSH into Linux servers from iPhone or iPad. Connect with a password or SSH key, browse files over SFTP, and keep hosts in sync with iCloud. SSH Client – Terminal & SFTP is built for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who needs reliable remote access on the go. CONNECT IN SECONDS • Save hosts with an alias, hostname, port, and username • Sign in with a password or SSH key • Open a full SSH terminal session from your saved connections • Choose a colour theme (Midnight, Light, Matrix, Solarised) and font size SFTP FILE TRANSFER • Browse remote directories • Download files to your device • Upload from the Files app • Show or hide hidden files KEYS AND SECURITY • Generate ed25519, RSA, or ECDSA keys • Create Secure Enclave keys on device • Import existing private keys • Manage known hosts • Store passwords in the Keychain FASTER WORKFLOWS • Save and reuse command snippets • Keep connection history • Sync hosts and data with iCloud across your Apple devices WHO IT’S FOR • Linux, Ubuntu, and Unix servers • VPS and cloud hosts • Raspberry Pi and home labs • Day-to-day remote admin from iPhone or iPad Try it with one saved host. Upgrade to Pro when you need more servers. Pro is available as weekly, monthly, or yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/de501fa3-782a-48dd-b33f-83d8bc220c5c Terms of Use: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/ec0062f6-bde6-4a8d-b665-9df7cf6f5d6e Support: help.app007@gmail.com Feel free to reach out with feedback or feature requests—we’re always improving the app.

About

Open Terminal

Features
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Open Terminal is an SSH client for your pocket. Connect to your servers, run commands, transfer files over SFTP and open tunnels, from your pocket. No account, no telemetry. Your hosts and keys stay on your device and in your own iCloud. SSH-2 with modern ciphers. SFTP file transfer. Port forwarding. Key and password authentication. Works with coding agents running on your own machine.

Screenshots

SSH Client4 screens
Open Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Terminal at none against SSH Client's 2. Open Terminal also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). SSH Client's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SSH Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Open Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSH Client ships an update monthly, Open Terminal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SSH Client versus Open Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSH ClientOpen Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANSIFY TECHNOLOGIESMichalot Louis

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SSH Client

Subscriptions1
  • SSH Client: Weekly Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • SSH Client: Lifetime Plan$6.99
None

Open Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSH Client free?
SSH Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Terminal free?
Open Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSH Client or Open Terminal have ads?
Neither SSH Client nor Open Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSH Client or Open Terminal?
SSH Client ships an update monthly, and Open Terminal every 10 days. Most recently, SSH Client was updated on October 7, 2026 and Open Terminal on October 18, 2026.

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