# SSH OneShot Lite vs Terminal

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal at 4.4 against SSH OneShot Lite's 3.7. Terminal also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (111 vs 3). SSH OneShot Lite's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSH OneShot Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 111 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of SSH OneShot Lite's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SSH OneShot Lite ships an update every 6 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SSH OneShot Lite | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-oneshot-lite/id910857173/reviews) | **[4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infrageeks](https://appshunter.io/developer/910857176) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### SSH OneShot Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-oneshot-lite/id910857173)

This app allows you to store and launch individual SSH commands directly from your iPhone. Organize commands into folders and execute them remotely on your computer or server, with options for commands that return results or status checks.

**Highlights:** Store individual SSH commands, Organize commands into folders, Launch commands remotely, Commands with results, Status commands with visual feedback, Secure password storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Folders | $3.99 | one-time |


### Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365)

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

**Highlights:** SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support, AI chatbot for server building assistance, Personalized themes and fonts per connection, Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions, SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors, Connection history and saved snippets, Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminal - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Terminal - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful for SSH
- 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
- 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

**Reported bugs**

- SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
- Crashes when attempting to connect
- Backspace/delete key not working

**Requested features**

- Guest option more prominent
- iPad optimization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SSH OneShot Lite free?

SSH OneShot Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Terminal free?

Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SSH OneShot Lite or Terminal?

Terminal is rated higher. SSH OneShot Lite averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 111 ratings.

### Do SSH OneShot Lite or Terminal have ads?

Neither SSH OneShot Lite nor Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SSH OneShot Lite or Terminal?

SSH OneShot Lite ships an update every 6 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, SSH OneShot Lite was updated on October 12, 2026 and Terminal on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*