Comparison

JTerm vs SSH App

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

Head to head
About

JTerm

A native SSH client and terminal emulator for iOS devices. It allows secure connections, file management via SFTP, and supports multiple live sessions with an AI assistant for terminal workflows. Offers custom keyboard rows and hardware keyboard support.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH connections
  • SFTP file explorer
  • Multiple live sessions
  • AI Assistant
  • Custom keyboard row
  • Hardware keyboard support
Features
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JTerm is a fast, native SSH client and xterm-compatible terminal for iPhone and iPad. Connect securely, manage remote files with SFTP, and keep essential server workflows close at hand. FEATURES • Secure SSH connections with ordered multi-hop jump hosts • Saved hosts with sortable groups and credentials protected by the iOS Keychain • Reusable SSH keys shared across hosts • SFTP file explorer with uploads, downloads, favorite folders, sharing, and inline text editing • Multiple live sessions — keep several connections open and switch instantly • Automatic reconnection with backoff when your network drops or changes • Saved commands for frequently used terminal workflows • AI Assistant that can work with active terminal sessions using built-in AI or your own provider • Custom keyboard row with Esc, Ctrl, Alt, arrows, Tab, pipe, and more • Hardware-keyboard support on iPad with Command shortcuts • iPad split view with hosts and sessions beside the terminal • Pinch to zoom the terminal font • iCloud sync for hosts, keys, and settings across your devices Your secrets stay on-device: passwords, private keys, and AI API keys are protected by the iOS Keychain and sync only through iCloud Keychain. Built-in AI requires Sign in with Apple and cloud-processing consent. Permanent AI credits do not expire. One-time AI plans last 31 days. Independent monthly AI credit packs renew automatically; different amounts can be subscribed to together and are billed separately. Unused monthly allowance expires at the end of each billing period. These purchases are separate from JTerm Pro. Find balances and purchases in Settings > Buy AI Credits, configure AI in Settings > AI Information, and manage or delete your account in Settings > Account. Privacy Policy: https://jterm.jimeji.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SSH App

This open-source application provides a straightforward way to connect to SSH servers. It includes support for `tmux -CC` for enhanced terminal session management.

Highlights
  • Open source
  • SSH client
  • tmux -CC support
  • Simple interface
Features
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A simple open source SSH app. It supports `tmux -CC`.

Screenshots

JTerm3 screens
SSH App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JTerm at 5.0 against SSH App's 4.3. SSH App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. JTerm sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. SSH App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JTerm ships an update every 5 days, SSH App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JTerm versus SSH App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJTermSSH App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Blade Technology Co., LtdClarified Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

JTerm

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SSH App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

JTerm

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Year Pro1 Year trial$1.991 Year
  • 1,000 Monthly AI Credits$1.991 Month
  • 3,000 Monthly AI Credits$4.991 Month
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  • 10,000 Monthly AI Credits$14.991 Month
One-time3
  • 1,000 AI Credits$2.99
  • 3,000 AI Credits$7.49
  • 10,000 AI Credits$22.49
None

SSH App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JTerm free?
JTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSH App free?
SSH App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JTerm or SSH App?
JTerm is rated higher. JTerm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SSH App averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do JTerm or SSH App have ads?
Neither JTerm nor SSH App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JTerm or SSH App?
JTerm ships an update every 5 days, and SSH App weekly. Most recently, JTerm was updated on October 21, 2026 and SSH App on October 20, 2026.

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