Comparison

TermX SSH vs SSH Client

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

Head to head
About

TermX SSH

Features
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TermX is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers and run a real terminal, move files, forward ports, and watch live video - all over one encrypted connection. TERMINAL - Real xterm/VT100 terminal - run vim, tmux, htop, and any command-line tool - Multiple live sessions with quick switching - Key bar for the keys phones lack: esc, tab, Ctrl-C/D/Z/L/R, arrows, and paste - Adjustable font size and color themes; drop the keyboard for more screen - Drag to scroll, long-press to copy/paste, optional mouse reporting for vim/tmux FILES (SFTP) - Browse the remote filesystem - Upload from the Files app or Photos; download straight to Files - Create folders, rename, and delete - Preview images, PDFs, video, and text/code right inside the app CONNECT YOUR WAY - Password or ed25519 key authentication - Jump hosts (ProxyJump) to reach machines behind a gateway - -L local port forwarding, with auto-start - Per-host keepalive and connect timeout LIVE VIDEO - Stream MJPEG, RTSP/H.264, or HLS over the SSH tunnel - ideal for cameras and robots BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD - Universal layout: sidebar + terminal split view on iPad - Multiple windows and Split View / Slide Over PRIVACY FIRST - Credentials and keys stay on your device in the Keychain, protected by Face ID / Touch ID - No accounts, no analytics, no tracking - The app connects only to the servers you configure TermX runs your commands on your own remote servers - your data never passes through us.

About

SSH Client

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SSH Client – Remote Terminal & SFTP is the professional SSH client for iPhone and iPad, giving you secure remote access to Linux servers, cloud instances, VPS hosting, Raspberry Pi, and network devices from anywhere. Manage servers with a fast, responsive terminal, transfer files securely with SFTP and SCP, edit remote files, and organize all your connections in one powerful app. Whether you're a system administrator, DevOps engineer, developer, or IT professional, SSH Client provides the tools you need to stay productive on the go. Features • Secure SSH terminal with SSH v2 support • Password and public key authentication • ED25519, RSA, and ECDSA key support • Face ID and Touch ID protection • Multiple terminal sessions and tabs • Custom keyboard with ESC, CTRL, ALT, TAB, and function keys • ANSI, UTF-8, and 256-color terminal support • Light and dark terminal themes • Adjustable fonts, cursor, and appearance Powerful File Management • Built-in SFTP file browser • Secure SCP file transfers • Upload and download files • Copy, move, rename, and delete • Create folders and manage permissions • Resume interrupted transfers • Background file transfers • File search and organization Remote File Editor Edit server files directly without switching apps. Supports: • Shell scripts • JSON • YAML • XML • HTML • CSS • JavaScript • Python • SQL • Markdown • Dockerfiles • Configuration files Features include syntax highlighting, line numbers, search and replace, auto-save, undo and redo. Advanced Administration • SSH key manager • Port forwarding • Dynamic SOCKS proxy • Connection favorites • Host groups and folders • Session history • Saved command snippets • Login scripts and automation • Server dashboard • Live CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring • Process management • Log viewer DevOps Ready Manage modern infrastructure with tools designed for developers and operations teams. • Docker container management • Kubernetes cluster access • Git command support • Database SSH tunnels • Multiple simultaneous connections Productivity • Quick reconnect • Command history • Favorites • Search across servers and commands • Widgets for favorite servers • Siri Shortcuts support • iCloud sync for settings and connections (optional) • Full iPad multitasking support • External keyboard support Security First Your credentials remain protected using Apple's security technologies. • Secure Keychain storage • Secure Enclave support • Face ID and Touch ID authentication • Encrypted SSH connections • Host key verification • Local data protection SSH Client is built for reliability, speed, and security, making it the perfect companion for remote server management, cloud administration, secure file transfers, and professional SSH workflows. Download SSH Client today and securely manage your servers wherever you are. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $34.99 per year - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

TermX SSH4 screens
SSH Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TermX SSH at none against SSH Client's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SSH Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TermX SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
TermX SSH versus SSH Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermX SSHSSH Client
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoward ChoNguyen Nam Giang

In-app purchases

None

TermX SSH

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SSH Client

Subscriptions2
  • SSH Client Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SSH Client Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • SSH Client Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

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

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