Comparison

ModernTerminal SSH vs TouchQube Terminal

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

Head to head
About

ModernTerminal SSH

Features
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ModernTerminal is a modern SSH terminal for remote development, mobile operations, and everyday server maintenance. Create SSH profiles for Linux machines, NAS devices, development hosts, and private servers, then connect quickly with saved host, port, username, and startup command details. The terminal is designed for serious work on a touch device. Use a readable dark theme, monospaced text, arrow keys, Esc, Tab, Ctrl, paste protection, and reusable command snippets for common tasks such as checking Git status, starting tmux, running tests, or inspecting server logs. Credentials stay on your device through Keychain, and host key verification helps you notice unexpected server changes. ModernTerminal is built for developers, operators, indie makers, and anyone who needs secure SSH access away from the desk.

About

TouchQube Terminal

Features
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TouchQube Terminal turns your phone or tablet into a real, full-featured SSH client โ€” built for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who manages servers on the go. Unlike apps that just show text output, TouchQube Terminal runs true VT100/xterm-compatible terminal emulation, so full-screen tools like vim, htop, top, and tmux render and respond exactly as they do on a desktop. KEY FEATURES Secure, Key-Based Login Connect using your own SSH private key (.pem or similar). Your private key is encrypted and securely stored using Apple's Keychain, ensuring it never leaves your device. Real Terminal, Not a Toy Full ANSI/VT100 emulation means your remote shell behaves exactly as expected โ€” colors, cursor movement, redraws, and interactive programs all work properly. One-Tap Reconnect Save your connection once. Every time after, just open the app and tap Connect โ€” no retyping host details or hunting for your key file. Built-In Command Toolbar A row of Esc, Tab, Ctrl, and arrow keys sits above your keyboard, so you're never stuck without the control keys mobile keyboards leave out. Smart Command History Pulls your real command history straight from the server, deduplicates it, and keeps your last 100 unique commands on hand. Star any command to pin it permanently to the top of the list, and tap any command to run it again instantly. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're restarting a service on an EC2 instance, checking logs on a home server, managing IoT devices, or just need a terminal in your pocket, TouchQube Terminal is built to get you connected and working in seconds, not minutes. TouchQube Terminal is part of the TouchQube family of tools for builders who work across hardware, cloud, and mobile.

Screenshots

ModernTerminal SSH3 screens
TouchQube Terminal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TouchQube Terminal at none against ModernTerminal SSH's 1. TouchQube Terminal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ModernTerminal SSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TouchQube Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ModernTerminal SSH versus TouchQube Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModernTerminal SSHTouchQube Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer่ฐฆ ็พŠTouchQube

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ModernTerminal SSH

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$1.99
None

TouchQube Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ModernTerminal SSH free?
ModernTerminal SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TouchQube Terminal free?
TouchQube Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ModernTerminal SSH or TouchQube Terminal have ads?
Neither ModernTerminal SSH nor TouchQube Terminal shows ads.

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