Comparison

SuperSSH vs PureTerm

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

Head to head
About

SuperSSH

Features
Read full description

SuperSSH is a native SSH terminal client built for iPhone, iPad, and Macβ€”fast, secure, and committed to zero data collection. Key Features: β€’ Multi-Tab Sessions β€” Connect to multiple servers at the same time, or open multiple tabs for parallel work on the same host β€’ Full Terminal Experience β€” 256-color support, scrollback history, copy, and paste β€’ Host Key Verification β€” Confirm the server fingerprint on first connection; immediately blocks connections if the host key changes to help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks β€’ Automatic Reconnection β€” Automatically restores your session after network changes or signal interruptions, with manual reconnection also available β€’ Password and Private Key Authentication β€” Supports OpenSSH-format private keys, including Ed25519 and RSA β€’ Biometric App Lock β€” Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID, with credentials securely stored in the system Keychain β€’ iOS Accessory Key Row β€” Quick access to Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrow keys, Home/End, Page Up/Down, and commonly used symbols β€’ Privacy First β€” No analytics, no ads, and no account required. Your data stays entirely on your device Whether you are a developer, systems administrator, or Raspberry Pi enthusiast, SuperSSH lets you securely connect to your servers anytime, anywhere.

About

PureTerm

Features
Read full description

PureTerm is a real terminal for your iPhone and iPad: connect to your own servers over SSH or Telnet and work as if you were sitting at the console. FREE TRIAL: try the yearly plan free for 3 days. After the trial it renews at the yearly price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. A REAL TERMINAL Full PTY with xterm-256color emulation. vim, htop, nano, colors, mouse modes and live window resizing behave the way they should β€” this is not a fake command box. SSH DONE RIGHT - Log in with a password or an SSH key - Generate modern ed25519 keys directly on your device (Pro) - Import existing OpenSSH private keys β€” ed25519 or RSA, passphrase supported (Pro) - Passwords and private keys are stored in the iOS Keychain, on this device only TELNET TOO Network gear, retro machines, BBS and MUD servers: plain Telnet is one tap away, with correct option negotiation and window-size support. YOUR CREDENTIALS STAY YOURS PureTerm has no account, no sign-up, no analytics and no servers of its own. The app connects only to the hosts you add yourself. Nothing about you or your servers is uploaded anywhere. SAVED HOSTS Keep each machine as a profile β€” name, address, port, username, auth method β€” and connect with a tap. FREE AND PRO Free: 1 saved host and sessions up to 60 seconds β€” enough to check a service or fix a config line. PureTerm Pro unlocks unlimited hosts, unlimited session length and SSH key management, from $0.99/month (yearly and lifetime options available). WHO IT'S FOR - Developers and sysadmins who need a quick shell from anywhere - Homelab owners with a Raspberry Pi or NAS in the closet - Anyone who loves a proper terminal β€” including the retro Telnet corners of the internet No ads, no tracking, no dark patterns. Just a clean, fast terminal in your pocket. Note: features listed under PRO require a separate purchase β€” an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time Lifetime unlock. β€”β€”β€” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hdappstudio.com/pureterm/privacy/

Screenshots

SuperSSH2 screens
PureTerm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperSSH at none against PureTerm's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PureTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SuperSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SuperSSH versus PureTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperSSHPureTerm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerθ€€δΈœ 杨HD YAPIMCILIK VE TEKNOLOJI ITHALAT IHRACAT TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

SuperSSH

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PureTerm

Subscriptions2
  • PureTerm Pro β€” Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PureTerm Pro β€” Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • PureTerm Pro β€” Lifetime$14.99

Questions

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

Other comparisons