Best Free Ssh Client Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 250+ 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 SSHFree4.7★ (165)NoNoOct 2026
2Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (20K)NoYesOct 2026
3SSH Client - Secure ShellFishSSH Client - Secure ShellFishFree4.8★ (1.6K)NoYesOct 2026
4iTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientiTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientFree4.4★ (123)YesYesOct 2026
5Ash — SSH ClientAsh — SSH ClientFree—NoNoOct 2026
6Shelly - SSH ClientShelly - SSH ClientFree4.4★ (277)NoYesOct 2026
7Terminux: SSH ClientTerminux: SSH ClientFree4.4★ (83)NoYesOct 2026
8Hop — SSH ClientHop — SSH ClientFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Ssh Client

Easy SSH#1

Easy SSH by Argsment Limited

Pure SSH Terminal Experience
4.7(165 ratings)
Free
#75in 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😊(20K 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
SSH Client - Secure ShellFish#3

SSH Client - Secure ShellFish by Anders Borum

Terminal, Files & Finder
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.8😊(1.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#44in Developer Tools
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This app provides a fast SSH terminal and remote file access, seamlessly integrating your SSH servers with your iOS device. It offers advanced text editing gestures, drag-and-drop file management, and built-in tmux support for persistent sessions. Access your server's file system directly within the Files app and automate transfers via Shortcuts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Turns iPad into productivity machine
  • 🚀 Seamless SSH experience
  • 👍 Excellent integration with Files app
  • 👍 Robust key management and syncing
  • 👍 Powerful terminal with great features
  • 👍 Reliable and stable performance
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with some commands
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

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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 4.7-star average from 165 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 250+ free ssh client apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.