SimpleHPC aiTerm vs Bolt SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleHPC aiTerm
Connect to your Linux servers from your iOS device. This SSH client allows developers and system administrators to run shell commands, manage remote environments, and utilize terminal-based AI coding tools.
- SSH password and private key login
- Remote Linux shell access
- Run scripts and command-line tools
- AI coding workflows over SSH
- SFTP support
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aiTerm is an SSH terminal client for iOS, designed for developers, system administrators, and AI coding workflows. Connect to your Linux servers from iPhone or iPad, run shell commands, manage remote environments, and use terminal-based AI coding tools such as Claude Code or other command-line assistants installed on your server. Key features: - SSH password and private key login - Remote Linux shell access - Run scripts and command-line tools - Suitable for AI coding workflows over SSH - Designed for developers and server administrators - sftp support
Bolt SSH
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Bolt SSH โ the SSH terminal made for your phone Everything you need to manage servers from your phone, without the friction. Bolt SSH keeps your hosts and keys organized, locks tight behind biometrics, and gets you reconnected fast when mobile networks drop. Works with Linux/Unix servers and Windows PowerShell (sshd) out of the box. Reconnect without the hassle โข Automatic reconnect, plus one-tap manual reconnect from the status bar โข Returns you to your remote working directory after reconnecting โ no re-cd-ing โข Real terminal rendering (xterm.js) with an aux key bar (Esc / Tab / arrows / Ctrl) Security first โข App Lock with Face ID / fingerprint โ locks the instant you background the app โข Trust-on-first-use + known_hosts verification; instant alert on host key change to help stop man-in-the-middle attacks โข Private keys and passwords stored in the device secure enclave (Keychain / Keystore), never in plaintext Effortless management โข Multi-host manager with color labels, recent-first ordering, and duplicate / edit / delete โข Multiple keys โ import or paste private keys (OpenSSH / RSA PEM) with passphrase support โข English & Chinese Free to download โ core features work out of the box. Everything runs locally; nothing routes through our servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bolt SSH at 13.0 against SimpleHPC aiTerm's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SimpleHPC aiTerm | Bolt SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๅญ้พ ้ | ๆๅ ้ฑ |
In-app purchases
SimpleHPC aiTerm
No in-app purchases
Bolt SSH
No in-app purchases








