Best Putty Apps

136+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Termius, this is the deeper bench. 136+ putty apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Putty Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesOct 2026
2Shelly - SSH ClientShelly - SSH ClientFree4.4★ (277)NoYesOct 2026
3Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (153)NoYesOct 2026
4xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesOct 2026
5Putty BuddyPutty Buddy$0.994.8★ (11)NoNoOct 2026
6SSH Client - Terminal & TermuxSSH Client - Terminal & TermuxFree3.6★ (407)NoYesOct 2026
7PortX - SSH (Deprecated)PortX - SSH (Deprecated)Free3.7★ (19)NoNoAug 2026
8a-Shella-ShellFree4.6★ (553)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Putty

Termius - Modern SSH Client#1

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
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
Shelly - SSH Client#2

Shelly - SSH Client by Touch Foo

SSH Terminal, Shell, Console
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.4😊(277 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A powerful and user-friendly SSH client for mobile devices. It offers robust terminal emulation, gesture controls, and customizable keyboard shortcuts for efficient remote server management. Supports key-based authentication and iCloud sync.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Lightweight and fast
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard and gestures
  • 🔒 Supports SSH key authentication
  • 💡 Useful shortcuts and toolbar
  • 👍 Reliable background connections
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Supports ANSI art and color codes
  • 🚀 Minimal interface, no unnecessary frills

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection drops when switching apps
  • 🐛 Toolbar issues with hardware keyboard
  • 🐛 Garbled display with some terminal programs
  • 🐛 Lack of support for newer SSH key formats
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with password managers
4.5😊(153 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#59in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
  • 👍 Clutter-free interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
  • 🔒 Concerns about password storage
  • 🔋 Issues with background operation

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FAQ about Putty

What are the best putty apps for iPhone?
Termius - Modern SSH Client tops our putty apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top putty apps we rank are free to download, including Termius - Modern SSH Client and Shelly - SSH Client.
Termius - Modern SSH Client has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 136+ putty apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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