Best Free Ssh Client Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ free ssh client apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Ssh Client Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Easy SSHEasy SSHFree4.6★ (85)NoNoOct 2026
2Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesOct 2026
3iTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientiTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientFree4.3★ (117)YesYesOct 2026
4SSH Client - Secure ShellFishSSH Client - Secure ShellFishFree4.8★ (1.5K)NoYesOct 2026
5Ash — SSH ClientAsh — SSH ClientFree—NoNoJun 2026
6Shelly - SSH ClientShelly - SSH ClientFree4.4★ (273)NoYesOct 2026
7Terminux: SSH ClientTerminux: SSH ClientFree4.5★ (83)NoYesOct 2026
8termique - SSH Clienttermique - SSH ClientFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Ssh Client

Easy SSH#1

Easy SSH by Argsment Limited

Pure SSH Terminal Experience
4.6(85 ratings)
Free
#62in Developer Tools
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Connect to remote SSH servers with a powerful and intuitive terminal. Streamline your workflow with a clean interface, host management, and customizable options. Enjoy a distraction-free, secure, and fast experience.

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
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard and themes
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Convenient for remote access

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Aggressive upselling of premium features
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client#3

iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client by ComcSoft Corporation

Best SSH and Telnet Client
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(117 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a powerful and simple client for connecting to remote servers via SSH or Telnet on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various authentication methods, server list management, and secure key handling, making remote server access convenient.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Works well for basic tasks
  • 💡 Useful for remote access
  • 🔒 Secure SSH connections

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization
  • 📵 Disruptive ads
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

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FAQ about Free Ssh Client

What are the best free ssh client apps for iPhone?
Easy SSH tops our free ssh client apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 85 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Easy SSH has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ free ssh client apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.