Comparison

Nice SSH vs Genterminal

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

Head to head
About

Nice SSH

A secure and intuitive remote connection manager for servers. It offers a fast terminal, SSH access with key authentication, SFTP file transfers, and VNC for visual control. The app features encrypted key storage and cross-device sync for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Fast and responsive terminal
  • Secure SSH with key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • VNC remote desktop access
  • Encrypted SSH key storage
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Manage All Your Servers in One Place A powerful and intuitive remote connection manager designed for developers system administrators and anyone working with servers Connect manage and control your infrastructure easily and securely from one app Key Features Terminal Access a fast and responsive terminal for command line operations SSH Securely connect to your servers with support for password and key authentication SFTP Transfer and manage files easily with built in SFTP support VNC Access remote desktops and control your machines visually Encrypted Key Storage Store your SSH keys securely with encryption Customizable Interface Personalize the app to match your workflow and preferences Cross Device Sync Sync your data across iPhone iPad and Mac to keep everything up to date Built for Productivity Manage production servers development environments or personal machines with ease Secure and Reliable Designed with security and performance in mind for stable and protected connections

About

Genterminal

Features
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Genterminal is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad — built for developers and sysadmins who need a real terminal on the go. CONNECT • Full SSH support with password or private-key authentication • Works great with tmux and long-running sessions • Function-key bar (Ctrl, Alt, Esc, arrows, Tab) and an expanded key panel for everything your shell needs • CJK-correct rendering with a bundled monospace font TRANSFER • Built-in SFTP browser — upload, download, and preview files • Files land in the Files app under "On My iPhone → Terminal" SECURE • Host passwords, passphrases, and private keys are encrypted in a local vault • Your vault is unlocked only on-device with a password you choose • Secrets are end-to-end encrypted before they ever sync SYNC • Sign in to keep your hosts, identities, groups, and snippets in sync across your devices • Sign in with Apple, Google, or your Genspark account Genterminal keeps your screen awake while a session is connected so the OS won't drop it. Note: like all general-purpose iOS apps, sessions are suspended shortly after the app is backgrounded.

Screenshots

Nice SSH3 screens
Genterminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nice SSH at every 3 days against Genterminal's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nice SSH ships an update every 3 days, Genterminal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nice SSH versus Genterminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNice SSHGenterminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThuc Do VanGENSPARK INC

In-app purchases

None

Nice SSH

No in-app purchases

None

Genterminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nice SSH free?
Nice SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Genterminal free?
Genterminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nice SSH or Genterminal have ads?
Neither Nice SSH nor Genterminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nice SSH or Genterminal?
Nice SSH ships an update every 3 days, and Genterminal weekly. Most recently, Nice SSH was updated on October 28, 2026 and Genterminal on October 31, 2026.

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