Moshell vs ModernTerminal SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ModernTerminal SSH
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. ModernTerminal SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moshell asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Moshell | ModernTerminal SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Youngseung Ji | 谦 羊 |
In-app purchases
Moshell
No in-app purchases
ModernTerminal SSH
- Lifetime Unlock$1.99





