Comparison

DuckTerm vs SSH, FTP

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

Head to head
About

DuckTerm

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DuckTerm is the iPhone terminal for AI engineers running long Claude / Codex / Gemini / Cursor sessions on remote machines. Get pushed when an agent finishes a task or asks for approval. Tap from the lockscreen to approve or jump into a real SSH terminal to debug live — no laptop required. — What you get for free — • 2 saved SSH servers (password auth) • Plain shell + tmux session list • Real SSH terminal built natively (not a webview wrapper) • Inbox for agent push notifications (30-day retention) — Pro unlocks — • Unlimited servers + private key (.pem) auth • tmux session attach with live capture-pane preview • HTTP CONNECT / SOCKS5 proxy + SSH ProxyJump (bastion) • Mosh transport — UDP roaming, predictive echo on flaky networks • SFTP file browser • Voice input + custom themes + iCloud sync • Multi-tab terminal + agent hooks (remote webhooks) • Inbox unlimited retention — Privacy — SSH credentials live only in iOS Keychain. We never see them; we never upload them. Agent push notifications are delivered through DuckTerm's push relay or your own webhook. No analytics, no ads, no third-party tracking. — Pricing — Free forever for the basics. Pro is $0.99/mo, $9.99/yr, or $14.99 lifetime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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SSH, FTP

Features
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Take your server management on the go. Termina is a modern, fast, and highly secure SSH client and terminal emulator designed for both mobile phones and tablets. Whether you are a system administrator, developer, or network engineer, Termina provides a desktop-grade terminal experience right in the palm of your hand. Manage your remote servers, run scripts, and monitor logs seamlessly with our intuitive interface and robust feature set. Key Features: • Desktop-Grade Terminal: Powered by a fully compatible xterm engine, ensuring seamless support for complex command-line applications like vim, nano, htop, and tmux. • Multi-Session Management: Run and switch between multiple SSH sessions simultaneously without losing your workflow. Perfect for multitasking across different servers. • Top-Tier Security: Your data is safe. Host credentials and passwords are encrypted and stored safely using your device’s native hardware-backed secure storage. • SSH Key Authentication: Import and manage your private keys (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA) easily. No need to type passwords every time. • Tablet Optimized: Designed to take full advantage of larger screens. Enjoy a split-screen or expanded view for maximum productivity on your tablet. • Modern & Clean UI: A distraction-free, customizable interface with carefully crafted typography and smooth animations. • Quick Actions & Snippets: [If applicable: Save your frequently used commands and execute them with a single tap.] Privacy & Security First Termina never tracks your keystrokes or sends your server data to third parties. All SSH connections are established directly from your device to your server. Termina Pro (In-App Purchases): Unlock the full potential of Termina with our Pro version! *(Modify these based on your actual IAP features)* - Unlimited saved hosts and key pairs - Advanced terminal customization (themes, fonts, colors) - Background session keeping Experience the most elegant and reliable way to manage your servers. Download Termina today and stay connected to your infrastructure wherever you go!

Screenshots

DuckTerm4 screens
SSH, FTP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SSH, FTP at none against DuckTerm's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DuckTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SSH, FTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DuckTerm versus SSH, FTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuckTermSSH, FTP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣宝 蔡Chang Joo Park

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DuckTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
None

SSH, FTP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DuckTerm free?
DuckTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSH, FTP free?
SSH, FTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DuckTerm or SSH, FTP have ads?
Neither DuckTerm nor SSH, FTP shows ads.

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