Comparison

Termite vs AnySSH

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

Head to head
About

Termite

Features
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Termite is a native SSH terminal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for developers who live in the shell. Connect to any server over SSH, keep your work alive with tmux, and get a push notification the moment a long-running command finishes even after you've closed the app. FEATURES • Full SSH client : connect with password or key, with secure Keychain storage and host-key verification • tmux session persistence : detach, switch devices, and pick up exactly where you left off • Finish alerts : a push notification when a build, deploy, or long command completes • Split-pane terminals : run multiple sessions side by side on iPad and Mac • SFTP file transfer : browse, upload, and download files • Port forwarding : secure tunnels to your remote services • Snippets : save and run your common commands with one tap • AI command composer : describe what you want in plain English and get the shell command, with a safeguard that flags destructive commands before anything runs • Native on every device : SwiftUI, keyboard shortcuts, and a real terminal engine Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email code. Your SSH credentials stay on-device in the Keychain. Termite is free to download. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AnySSH

Features
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AnySSH is a free, open-source SSH client for iPhone and iPad, built for working on real remote machines. Connect to a host, open a real terminal, check git, browse files, and attach to tmux or herdr sessions from one native app. - Terminal: SwiftTerm engine, JetBrains Mono, touch gestures, hardware keyboard, accessory key bar, reconnect and session restore. - Git: status, commit history, and syntax-highlighted diffs, read straight from the host. - Files: a remote browser with viewers for source, JSON, Markdown, images, SVG, and video. - Sessions: tmux and herdr support, jump between sessions and panes, saved command snippets, job-finish notifications, and a lock-screen Live Activity. No backend, no account, no telemetry. Keys and passphrases live only in the iOS Keychain on your device. MIT-licensed and open source: www.getanyssh.com

Screenshots

Termite4 screens
AnySSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AnySSH at daily against Termite's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termite ships an update every 4 days, AnySSH daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Termite versus AnySSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiteAnySSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSentryline Labs Private LimitedJUAN PATRICIO MARROQUIN GAVELAN

In-app purchases

None

Termite

No in-app purchases

None

AnySSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termite free?
Termite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnySSH free?
AnySSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Termite or AnySSH have ads?
Neither Termite nor AnySSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termite or AnySSH?
Termite ships an update every 4 days, and AnySSH daily. Most recently, Termite was updated on October 1, 2026 and AnySSH on October 7, 2026.

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