JTerm vs SSH App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Secure SSH connections
- SFTP file explorer
- Multiple live sessions
- AI Assistant
- Custom keyboard row
- Hardware keyboard support
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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/
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.
- Open source
- SSH client
- tmux -CC support
- Simple interface
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A simple open source SSH app. It supports `tmux -CC`.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
JTerm ships an update every 5 days, SSH App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JTerm | SSH App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Blade Technology Co., Ltd | Clarified Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
JTerm
SSH App
In-app purchases
JTerm
- 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
- 1,000 AI Credits$2.99
- 3,000 AI Credits$7.49
- 10,000 AI Credits$22.49
SSH App
No in-app purchases









