Best Linux Shell Apps

194+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free linux shell apps? 19 of our 194+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Linux Shell Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoAug 2026
2a-Shella-ShellFree4.6★ (535)NoNoAug 2026
3Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
4xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
5Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (109)NoYesJul 2026
6Learn Linux Step by StepLearn Linux Step by StepFree5.0★ (4)NoNoJul 2026
7ServerCat - SSH TerminalServerCat - SSH TerminalFree4.6★ (994)NoYesAug 2026
8WebSSH - Sysadmin ToolboxWebSSH - Sysadmin ToolboxFree4.7★ (2.5K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Linux Shell

iSH Shell#1

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
#17in Developer Tools
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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

  • 🚀 Excellent Linux environment
  • 👍 Great for SSH and network utilities
  • 💡 Allows running Linux apps on iOS
  • 🔒 Secure and sandboxed

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
a-Shell#2

a-Shell by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😊(535 ratings)
Free
#21in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful terminal with Linux commands
  • 👍 Useful for programming and development
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Impressive capabilities for an iOS app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features
Termius - Modern SSH Client#3

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in 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

More Linux Shell apps to explore

4
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Free

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.

Interactive SSH terminalBuilt-in vi/vim editorMulti-session management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Terminal#
Terminal#
Terminal#
SSH client
Free

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.

Secure SSH connectionConvenient server managementIntuitive user interface
🛠️ Developer Tools
(109)
subscription
6
Learn Linux Step by Step
Learn Linux Step by Step
Learn Linux Step by Step
Linux Tutorial with Quizzes
Free

Master Linux commands and system administration through structured tutorials and interactive quizzes. This app offers a comprehensive learning path from beginner to advanced levels, available offline in multiple languages.

Master Linux commandsSystem administration learningBeginner to advanced curriculum
📚 Education
(4)
free
7
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
(994)
free with in-app purchases
8
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Free

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding clientSecure authentication methodsIntegrated SFTP file management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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
(799)
free
10
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
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
(113)
paid
12
Lbs Commands- Daily command
Lbs Commands- Daily command
Lbs Commands- Daily command
Linux for Windows and Mac OS X
$1.99

This app provides a comprehensive guide to Linux Bash commands, covering everything from basic file management to advanced system administration. It includes examples, allows users to create favorites, and serves as a daily cheat sheet for Linux users on various distributions.

A-Z commands with examplesDaily use command referenceFavorite command list
📚 Education
(10)
paid
13
Linux Basics
Linux Basics
Linux Basics
Learn Linux in a gameful way
Free

Learn essential Linux commands and concepts through an interactive, gamified mobile experience. Gain practical, day-to-day knowledge and discover useful tips presented in a fun and engaging format.

Interactive learningGamified approachPractical daily knowledge
📚 Education
(50)
free
14
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal
Mosh|SFTP|Docker|Server|PuTTY
Free

Manage your servers, NAS, and Linux routers remotely via SSH. Offers terminal access, file management, script execution, and server monitoring. Supports Docker containers and multi-server operations.

SSH terminal accessSFTP file managementMulti-server script execution
🛠️ Developer Tools
(285)
freemium
15
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
16
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
A pocket command-line guide
Free

Learn and reference essential commands for the Unix/Linux command line interface. This app provides instructions on how to use the most frequently encountered commands for system navigation and operation.

Most used Unix/Linux commandsCommand usage instructionsCommand line interface reference
🛠️ Developer Tools
(19)
free
17
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SFTP, iSH, PuTTY, Telnet & Cmd
Free

This app provides a powerful and advanced SSH and Telnet client for managing remote servers on iOS and Mac. It offers robust features like multi-session support, customizable terminals, and SFTP file transfer capabilities for seamless server administration.

SSH and Telnet clientSFTP file transferMulti-session capability
🛠️ Developer Tools
(404)
free with in-app purchases
18
HackerX: Learn Ethical Hacking
HackerX: Learn Ethical Hacking
HackerX: Learn Ethical Hacking
Cyber Security and Hack App
Free

Learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques of ethical hacking and cybersecurity. This app offers comprehensive courses for beginners and experienced individuals, covering topics from basic hacking concepts to penetration testing and digital forensics. Gain practical skills to secure systems and build a career in the field.

Learn cybersecurity basicsAdvanced hacking skillsEthical hacking tutorials
📚 Education
(2.7K)
freemium
19
Linux Journey
Linux Journey
Linux Journey
Learn Linux the Linux-fu way
Free

This app offers an interactive, hands-on approach to learning Linux fundamentals. It guides beginners through essential concepts like shell commands, file systems, and scripting with practical exercises. Ideal for those starting in DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud, or programming.

Interactive command-line learningBeginner-friendly lessonsStructured learning paths
📚 Education
(1)
free
20
Shell SmartPay Puerto Rico
Shell SmartPay Puerto Rico
Shell SmartPay Puerto Rico
by Alias Payments, Inc
Free

Pay for gas quickly, easily, and securely without waiting in line. Scan the pump code, select an amount, and fill your tank. Available at stations across Puerto Rico, this app offers a fun and safe way to refuel using bank-level encryption and major credit/debit cards.

Skip the line at the pumpScan pump code to paySelect fueling amount
🗺️ Navigation
(9.1K)
free

FAQ about Linux Shell

What are the best linux shell apps for iPhone?
iSH Shell tops our linux shell apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top linux shell apps we rank are free to download, including iSH Shell and a-Shell.
iSH Shell has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 194+ linux shell apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iSH Shell provides a Linux-like command-line environment on your iOS device. It allows you to execute common Linux commands for tasks like editing files with tools such as sed and cat, moving files, and other file management operations.
Key features include a Linux-like shell, the ability to edit files using commands like sed and cat, and general file manipulation capabilities. It essentially brings a pocket Linux experience to your iPhone or iPad.