Nice SSH vs TermX SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fast and responsive terminal
- Secure SSH with key authentication
- SFTP file transfer
- VNC remote desktop access
- Encrypted SSH key storage
- Cross-device sync
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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
TermX SSH
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TermX is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers and run a real terminal, move files, forward ports, and watch live video - all over one encrypted connection. TERMINAL - Real xterm/VT100 terminal - run vim, tmux, htop, and any command-line tool - Multiple live sessions with quick switching - Key bar for the keys phones lack: esc, tab, Ctrl-C/D/Z/L/R, arrows, and paste - Adjustable font size and color themes; drop the keyboard for more screen - Drag to scroll, long-press to copy/paste, optional mouse reporting for vim/tmux FILES (SFTP) - Browse the remote filesystem - Upload from the Files app or Photos; download straight to Files - Create folders, rename, and delete - Preview images, PDFs, video, and text/code right inside the app CONNECT YOUR WAY - Password or ed25519 key authentication - Jump hosts (ProxyJump) to reach machines behind a gateway - -L local port forwarding, with auto-start - Per-host keepalive and connect timeout LIVE VIDEO - Stream MJPEG, RTSP/H.264, or HLS over the SSH tunnel - ideal for cameras and robots BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD - Universal layout: sidebar + terminal split view on iPad - Multiple windows and Split View / Slide Over PRIVACY FIRST - Credentials and keys stay on your device in the Keychain, protected by Face ID / Touch ID - No accounts, no analytics, no tracking - The app connects only to the servers you configure TermX runs your commands on your own remote servers - your data never passes through us.
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Verdict
Nice SSH and TermX SSH are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Nice SSH | TermX SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thuc Do Van | Howard Cho |
In-app purchases
Nice SSH
No in-app purchases
TermX SSH
No in-app purchases









