Best Issh Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

iSH Shell is the household name in issh, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS β€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Issh Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7β˜… (1.3K)NoNoNov 2026
2iSSHiSSHFreeβ€”NoNoAug 2026
3iSSH 2iSSH 2Free2.6β˜… (9)YesNoOct 2026
4Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7β˜… (20K)NoYesNov 2026
5Termiux - Modern SSH ClientTermiux - Modern SSH ClientFree5.0β˜… (3)NoYesNov 2026
6Hermes Paper:  HarnessHermes Paper: HarnessFree was $3.995.0β˜… (1)NoYesNov 2026
7OrbitSSH - Mobile TerminalOrbitSSH - Mobile TerminalFreeβ€”NoYesOct 2026
8PulseUnlockPulseUnlockFreeβ€”NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Issh

iSH Shell#1

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
4.7😊(1.3K ratings)
Free
#25in Developer Tools
iSH Shell screenshot 1

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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Excellent Linux environment
  • πŸ‘ Great for SSH and network utilities
  • πŸ’‘ Allows running Linux apps on iOS
  • πŸ”’ Secure and sandboxed
  • πŸ‘ Customizable and flexible

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Crashes and freezes
  • πŸ”‹ Battery intensive
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
  • ⚠️ Outdated packages and dependencies

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FAQ about Issh

What are the best issh apps for iPhone?
iSH Shell tops our issh apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 19 of the top issh apps we rank are free to download, including iSH Shell and iSSH.
iSH Shell has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ issh apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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