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Best Command Terminal Apps

220+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

Termius is the household name in command terminal, but it's far from the only option. We track 220+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Command Terminal

Termius - Modern SSH Client#1

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#2in 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
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell#2

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell by 婉媚 邵

SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#39in 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
Terminal##3

Terminal# by Vasiliy Shaydullin

SSH client
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😊(109 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#65in 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

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Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
linux command learning manual
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
(193)
free with in-app purchases
5
Termux
Termux
Termux
Terminal, SSH, iSH, FTP, Linux
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

This app is a powerful terminal emulator for iOS, offering quick and seamless access to remote servers. It allows for easy server management, command execution, and personalization of the terminal interface. Ideal for developers and system administrators working with remote systems.

Quick server connectionCustomizable terminal themesCustomizable keyboard layouts
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
(799)
free
7
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
SSH, Ping, IPConfig, Tracert
Free

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional network diagnostic terminal. It offers essential command-line tools for system administrators, network engineers, and developers to troubleshoot and manage networks on the go.

Network diagnostic tools (PING, TRACEROUTE, IPCONFIG)SSH client for server managementPort scanning and WHOIS lookups
🛠️ Developer Tools
(60)
ad-supported
8
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
for Claude Code, Codex & more
Free

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

Connect to AI coding agents remotelyVoice-to-terminal command inputMosh protocol for persistent sessions
🛠️ Developer Tools
(367)
free with in-app purchases
9
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Terminal Commands
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
10
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
by Constellation Corp 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
11
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
Linux in your pocket
Free

Experience a Linux-like command-line environment directly on your iOS device. This application allows you to perform common Linux operations such as editing, moving, and manipulating files using familiar commands.

Linux-like shell environmentFile editing with sed and catFile manipulation
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.1K)
free
12
Terminal & SSH
Terminal & SSH
Terminal & SSH
SSH, SFTP, snippets, terminal
Free

Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile device. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippet manager for efficient workflow.

SSH connection with key authenticationSFTP file transferNetwork tools (ping, ifconfig, etc.)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(103)
free with in-app purchases
13
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
Monitor & Shell & Automation
Free

Monitor your Linux servers and Docker containers directly from your mobile device. View detailed resource usage, network traffic, and container stats. Offers an SSH terminal for remote management and automation capabilities.

Server status monitoringCPU, GPU, Memory usageNetwork traffic and speed
🛠️ Developer Tools
(990)
free with in-app purchases
14
SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal
SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal
SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal
by Benedikt Hirmer
$1.99

This app provides a streamlined way to interact with SSH servers from your iPhone and iPad. Execute commands with a single tap, browse files, and view logs with a user-friendly interface. It's designed for quick access to server information when you're on the go.

Execute commands with one tapManage commands in groupsView and export colored command results
🔧 Utilities
(41)
paid
15
Dataplicity - Terminal for Pi
Dataplicity - Terminal for Pi
Dataplicity - Terminal for Pi
by MachineForest Ltd
Free

Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.

Remote shell accessNo dynamic DNS neededNo port forwarding required
🔧 Utilities
(160)
free
16
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run Unix commands locally on your iOS device with a powerful terminal emulator. Supports file transfer, editing, scripting with Python and Lua, and network utilities. Integrates with Shortcuts and supports multiple windows for multitasking.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(14)
paid
17
a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(61)
paid
18
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
VPN over SSH and tssh
Free

This app provides a powerful, desktop-class terminal emulator with GPU acceleration and native support for SSH, Mosh, and tssh. It offers features like system-wide VPN over SSH, native Git integration, and AI assistance for hands-free command execution and web searches.

GPU-accelerated terminalNative SSH and Mosh supportSystem-wide VPN over SSH
🛠️ Developer Tools
(23)
free
19
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
Bluetooth (BLE) terminal
$9.99

This app provides a Bluetooth terminal for embedded devices, allowing console access without internet or SSH. It supports hardware keyboards and includes special buttons for common commands.

Bluetooth (BLE) terminalConsole/shell access for embedded devicesHardware keyboard support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(5)
paid
20
Vibe SSH Terminal
Vibe SSH Terminal
Vibe SSH Terminal
AI Voice SSH Client & SFTP
Free
$29.99 | 100% OFF

A powerful mobile SSH client for developers and sysadmins. Connect to servers, run commands, manage files, and monitor system performance with AI-powered voice input and command suggestions. Optimized for DevOps workflows, it offers secure credential storage and a seamless on-the-go infrastructure management experience.

AI Voice Input for TerminalAI Voice Command SuggestionsPowerful SSH Terminal with Keyboard Support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(40)
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