Best Command Terminal Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

xTerminal is the household name in command terminal, but it's far from the only option. We track 245+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Command Terminal Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
2Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
3Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (153)NoYesAug 2026
4Commander | Terminal CommandsCommander | Terminal CommandsFreeNoNoAug 2026
5Commands for Linux TerminalCommands for Linux TerminalFree4.5★ (212)YesYesAug 2026
6Terms: Learn Terminal CommandsTerms: Learn Terminal CommandsFreeNoNoAug 2026
7Terminal DrillTerminal DrillFreeNoYesJun 2026
8Endpoint TerminalEndpoint TerminalFreeNoNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Command Terminal

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell#1

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell by 婉媚 邵

SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#53in Developer Tools
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Manage servers remotely with a fast and secure SSH terminal client. Features include a powerful editor, multi-session management, file transfer, and advanced security options. Ideal for IT professionals and developers needing to control servers from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast connections
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 💡 Useful app
  • 👍 Great support team

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Security risks with storing credentials
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs
Termius - Modern SSH Client#2

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in Developer Tools
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This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure with SSH/SFTP support
  • 💡 Useful features like port forwarding

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Terminal##3

Terminal# by Vasilii Shaidullin

SSH client
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😊(153 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#76in Developer Tools
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This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
  • 🔒 Concerns about password storage
  • 🔋 Issues with background operation

More Command Terminal apps to explore

4
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Terminal Commands
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
5
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Linux Manual & Server Status
Free

Access a comprehensive offline manual of Linux commands directly on your device. Quickly search and learn how to use various commands with detailed explanations in Markdown format. Ideal for developers and system administrators needing on-the-go reference.

Offline Linux command databaseDetailed command explanationsMarkdown formatted content
🛠️ Developer Tools
(212)
free with in-app purchases
6
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Daily command line flashcards
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Master the Linux command line.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Endpoint Terminal
Endpoint Terminal
Endpoint Terminal
by Claremont Computer Network LLC
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
LibTerm
LibTerm
LibTerm
Command Line Shell
Free

This app provides a powerful command-line interface for iOS devices, enabling users to run various shell commands. It includes tools for coding in C, Python, and Lua, and allows for text file editing with syntax highlighting.

Command line interfaceCoding in C, Python, LuaText file editor
🛠️ Developer Tools
(804)
free
10
TouchQube Terminal
TouchQube Terminal
TouchQube Terminal
by TouchQube
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
11
Termify - AI SSH Terminal
Termify - AI SSH Terminal
Termify - AI SSH Terminal
SFTP, CMD, PuTTY, Terminus
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
12
CmdDeck: IT Command Reference
CmdDeck: IT Command Reference
CmdDeck: IT Command Reference
Offline sysadmin cheat sheet
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
13
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Remote Shell & Server Manager
$1.99
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
14
iTmux: SSH & tmux Terminal
iTmux: SSH & tmux Terminal
iTmux: SSH & tmux Terminal
SSH client with tmux sessions
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
15
Multiplex — SSH tmux Terminal
Multiplex — SSH tmux Terminal
Multiplex — SSH tmux Terminal
Every session, its own window
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
16
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
by Constellation Ltd
Free

This utility app provides a fast, secure, and intuitive way for developers and power users to connect to remote servers via SSH. It offers reliable performance for managing servers and running commands from any location.

Fast and secure SSH connectionIntuitive user interfaceKey-based authentication
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
17
Termiux – SSH Terminal
Termiux – SSH Terminal
Termiux – SSH Terminal
Linux Shell, FTP & SFTP Client
Free

This app provides secure remote access to servers via SSH, SFTP, and FTP. It offers a desktop-class terminal experience for managing Linux, VPS, and cloud instances directly from a mobile device.

SSH terminal for remote server accessFTP and SFTP client for secure file transfersMulti-session terminal connections
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
free with in-app purchases
18
QuickTerminal - Multi-Shell
QuickTerminal - Multi-Shell
QuickTerminal - Multi-Shell
AI Terminal with SSH & SFTP
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
CommandKit: SSH Terminal & AI
CommandKit: SSH Terminal & AI
CommandKit: SSH Terminal & AI
Terminal, Monitor & AI Shell
$2.99
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
20
PokeMe - Terminal in Pocket
PokeMe - Terminal in Pocket
PokeMe - Terminal in Pocket
by 北京香侬慧语科技有限责任公司
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)

FAQ about Command Terminal

What are the best command terminal apps for iPhone?
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell tops our command terminal apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top command terminal apps we rank are free to download, including xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell and Termius - Modern SSH Client.
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ command terminal apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
xTerminal is an all-in-one SSH terminal client designed for managing servers with speed and security. It allows users to connect, control, and manage their servers from any location, offering a fast and reliable terminal experience.
Key features include an interactive SSH terminal, a powerful vi/vim editor, multi-session management, command snippets for quick execution, SFTP for file management, advanced SSH options like jump hosts and proxies, and enhanced security with TouchID/FaceID.