SSH, FTP vs Pier Shell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SSH, FTP
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Take your server management on the go. Termina is a modern, fast, and highly secure SSH client and terminal emulator designed for both mobile phones and tablets. Whether you are a system administrator, developer, or network engineer, Termina provides a desktop-grade terminal experience right in the palm of your hand. Manage your remote servers, run scripts, and monitor logs seamlessly with our intuitive interface and robust feature set. Key Features: β’ Desktop-Grade Terminal: Powered by a fully compatible xterm engine, ensuring seamless support for complex command-line applications like vim, nano, htop, and tmux. β’ Multi-Session Management: Run and switch between multiple SSH sessions simultaneously without losing your workflow. Perfect for multitasking across different servers. β’ Top-Tier Security: Your data is safe. Host credentials and passwords are encrypted and stored safely using your deviceβs native hardware-backed secure storage. β’ SSH Key Authentication: Import and manage your private keys (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA) easily. No need to type passwords every time. β’ Tablet Optimized: Designed to take full advantage of larger screens. Enjoy a split-screen or expanded view for maximum productivity on your tablet. β’ Modern & Clean UI: A distraction-free, customizable interface with carefully crafted typography and smooth animations. β’ Quick Actions & Snippets: [If applicable: Save your frequently used commands and execute them with a single tap.] Privacy & Security First Termina never tracks your keystrokes or sends your server data to third parties. All SSH connections are established directly from your device to your server. Termina Pro (In-App Purchases): Unlock the full potential of Termina with our Pro version! *(Modify these based on your actual IAP features)* - Unlimited saved hosts and key pairs - Advanced terminal customization (themes, fonts, colors) - Background session keeping Experience the most elegant and reliable way to manage your servers. Download Termina today and stay connected to your infrastructure wherever you go!
Pier Shell
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No separate account required Pier works with your existing iCloud account to keep supported data synchronized across your Apple devices. Thereβs no Pier registration, username, or password to manage. Pier is a native SSH and SFTP client built for developers who want a simple, fast way to access their servers from iPhone and Mac. Add your hosts once and keep them synced privately through iCloud. Connect to production, staging, personal servers, Raspberry Pis, and more without rebuilding your setup on every device. Pier is designed to feel at home on Apple platforms, with a clean native interface, fast terminal performance, and secure key handling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pier Shell at every 2 weeks against SSH, FTP's monthly. SSH, FTP's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SSH, FTP ships an update monthly, Pier Shell every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | SSH, FTP | Pier Shell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chang Joo Park | Muhamad Nur Asyraaf |
In-app purchases
SSH, FTP
No in-app purchases
Pier Shell
No in-app purchases









