Comparison

YoloShell 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

YoloShell

Features
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Keep your servers and coding agents close. YoloShell brings SSH, Mosh, tmux, VNC remote desktop and Herdr sessions to iPhone and iPad. HERDR WORKSPACES & CODING AGENTS • Switch workspaces, tabs, panes and agents from one compact panel. • Create workspaces and panes, and start supported coding agents such as Claude Code or Codex in an existing shell pane. • Follow agent status and continue the work in its terminal. • Observe in read-only mode or take control when needed. Requires SSH access to a remote machine running Herdr. Agents run on that machine and must be installed there. TERMINAL THAT SURVIVES ROAMING • SSH, Mosh and tmux in one polished mobile client • Mosh roaming keeps your session alive across Wi-Fi, 5G and tunnel switches • tmux integration with control mode (-CC) for a native tab / pane UI • Full xterm-256color, true color and Unicode FULL VNC REMOTE DESKTOP • VNC into your Mac, Linux box or any server — pixel-perfect • Touch gestures plus a full hardware-style key bar • Built in and free — no extra app needed MULTI-TAB ON iPad • Run many hosts side by side with multi-tab terminals • Live tab titles synced from OSC sequences • Made for the big screen and external keyboards PROFILES & SSH KEYS • Organize every host as a one-tap profile • Generate or import SSH keys, stored in the iOS Keychain • Per-profile Mosh, tmux and on-open scripts CUSTOM TERMINAL THEMES • Palette, font and cursor styling • A curated set of themes for long sessions YOLOSHELL PRO • Multi-tab terminals on iPad • Unlimited profiles & SSH keys (free includes a generous starter set) • tmux control mode (-CC) • Custom terminal themes • Priority support • 7-day free trial on the yearly plan PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All connection config and SSH keys stay on device • No telemetry of shell content, no logging of host names • No account required Subscription auto-renews until canceled. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://agentsmesh.app/products/yoloshell/privacy End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

YoloShell4 screens
ModernTerminal SSH3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ModernTerminal SSH at every 2 days against YoloShell's fortnightly. 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. YoloShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ModernTerminal SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YoloShell ships an update fortnightly, ModernTerminal SSH every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
YoloShell versus ModernTerminal SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYoloShellModernTerminal SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignalRender Technology Co., Ltd谦 羊

In-app purchases

2 purchases

YoloShell

Subscriptions2
  • شهري$2.991 Month
  • سنوي7 Days trial$14.991 Year
1 purchases

ModernTerminal SSH

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is YoloShell free?
YoloShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModernTerminal SSH free?
ModernTerminal SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YoloShell or ModernTerminal SSH have ads?
Neither YoloShell nor ModernTerminal SSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YoloShell or ModernTerminal SSH?
YoloShell ships an update fortnightly, and ModernTerminal SSH every 2 days. Most recently, YoloShell was updated on October 15, 2026 and ModernTerminal SSH on October 17, 2026.

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