Best Open Terminal Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to open terminal or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 243+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Open Terminal Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
2OpenTerminalSubOpenTerminalSubFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
3Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
4OpenPOSOpenPOSFreeNoNoAug 2026
5Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (153)NoYesAug 2026
6Mobile SSH TerminalMobile SSH TerminalFreeNoYesAug 2026
7Multiplex — SSH tmux TerminalMultiplex — SSH tmux TerminalFreeNoYesAug 2026
8OpenTerminal ManagerOpenTerminal ManagerFreeNoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Open Terminal

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell#1

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell by 婉媚 邵

SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#27in 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
OpenTerminalSub#2

OpenTerminalSub by DualAuth, LLC.

Strong Contender
💼 Business
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app helps businesses turn one-time customers into regulars through a tap-based loyalty management system. Easily issue digital gift cards, stamp cards, or store coupons directly from your phone.

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
#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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

More Open Terminal apps to explore

4
OpenPOS
OpenPOS
OpenPOS
AI Native OS for Restaurants
Free
💼 Business
(0)
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
(153)
subscription
6
Mobile SSH Terminal
Mobile SSH Terminal
Mobile SSH Terminal
Secure remote server access
Free

Securely connect to remote Linux and Unix servers from your iOS device. Offers robust security features like military-grade encryption and secure credential storage, along with powerful terminal emulation for managing servers on the go.

Secure SSH connections with military-grade encryptionPassword and SSH key authentication supportGenerate and manage SSH keys
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
freemium
7
Multiplex — SSH tmux Terminal
Multiplex — SSH tmux Terminal
Multiplex — SSH tmux Terminal
Every session, its own window
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
8
OpenTerminal Manager
OpenTerminal Manager
OpenTerminal Manager
by DualAuth, LLC.
Free
💼 Business
(0)
9
Terminal - VPS client
Terminal - VPS client
Terminal - VPS client
All-in-one terminal
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
10
iTmux: SSH & tmux Terminal
iTmux: SSH & tmux Terminal
iTmux: SSH & tmux Terminal
SSH client with tmux sessions
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
11
Terminal - SFTP & SSH Client
Terminal - SFTP & SSH Client
Terminal - SFTP & SSH Client
Linux, Telnet & PuTTY manager
Free

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP supportAI chatbot for server building assistancePersonalized themes and fonts per connection
🔧 Utilities
(109)
free with in-app purchases
12
Rumskrot Terminal
Rumskrot Terminal
Rumskrot Terminal
SSH to your server
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
SSH Easy Terminal
SSH Easy Terminal
SSH Easy Terminal
SSH terminal with AI copilot
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
14
Terminal Emulator Plus
Terminal Emulator Plus
Terminal Emulator Plus
Terminal Emulator TTY
Free

This utility app provides access to various shell types for simplified terminal-optimized tasks. It features a friendly web front-end for quick functions like conversions and calculations.

Access different shell typesTerminal-optimized tasksPTY connection
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
15
Endpoint Terminal
Endpoint Terminal
Endpoint Terminal
by Claremont Computer Network LLC
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
SocketClaw: SSH Terminal
SocketClaw: SSH Terminal
SocketClaw: SSH Terminal
SFTP, SSH Tunnel, SOCKS5
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
17
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Master the Linux command line.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
SSHConsole: SSH Terminal
SSHConsole: SSH Terminal
SSHConsole: SSH Terminal
Terminal, ssh, Console, Client
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
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
(35)
free
20
TermOnMac: remote terminal
TermOnMac: remote terminal
TermOnMac: remote terminal
Mac Terminal, In Your Pocket
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Open Terminal

What are the best open terminal apps for iPhone?
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell tops our open terminal apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top open terminal apps we rank are free to download, including xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell and OpenTerminalSub.
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 243+ open terminal apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
xTerminal is an all-in-one SSH terminal client designed for managing servers with speed and security. It allows users to connect, control, and manage their servers from any location, offering a fast and reliable terminal experience.
Key features include an interactive SSH terminal, a powerful vi/vim editor, multi-session management, command snippets for quick execution, SFTP for file management, advanced SSH options like jump hosts and proxies, and enhanced security with TouchID/FaceID.