Comparison

Moshell vs ModernTerminal SSH

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

Head to head
About

Moshell

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Moshell is a modern SSH terminal client designed for developers, engineers, and power users. Connect to remote servers securely with a fast, clean, and intuitive mobile terminal experience. Manage hosts easily, access your servers on the go, and work comfortably from anywhere. Features: • Secure SSH connections • Clean and minimal terminal UI • Host management • Private key authentication • Dark mode optimized • Designed for speed and simplicity Moshell focuses on providing a lightweight and distraction-free SSH experience for mobile devices.

About

ModernTerminal SSH

Features
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ModernTerminal is a modern SSH terminal for remote development, mobile operations, and everyday server maintenance. Create SSH profiles for Linux machines, NAS devices, development hosts, and private servers, then connect quickly with saved host, port, username, and startup command details. The terminal is designed for serious work on a touch device. Use a readable dark theme, monospaced text, arrow keys, Esc, Tab, Ctrl, paste protection, and reusable command snippets for common tasks such as checking Git status, starting tmux, running tests, or inspecting server logs. Credentials stay on your device through Keychain, and host key verification helps you notice unexpected server changes. ModernTerminal is built for developers, operators, indie makers, and anyone who needs secure SSH access away from the desk.

Screenshots

ModernTerminal SSH3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moshell at none against ModernTerminal SSH's 1. Moshell also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ModernTerminal SSH's advantage is device support. On price 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. ModernTerminal SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moshell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Moshell versus ModernTerminal SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoshellModernTerminal SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoungseung Ji谦 羊

In-app purchases

None

Moshell

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ModernTerminal SSH

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Moshell free?
Moshell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ModernTerminal SSH free?
ModernTerminal SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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