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Best Rooted Ssh Apps

222+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Finding the right rooted ssh app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 222+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Top Picks for Rooted Ssh

Termius - Modern SSH Client#2

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Strong Contender
🛠️ 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
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox#3

WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox by MENGUS ARNAUD

SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(2.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#48in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 🔒 Secure SSH/SFTP connections
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful additional tools (ping, traceroute, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
  • 🐛 Copy/paste functionality can be buggy
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iOS versions

More Rooted Ssh apps to explore

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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
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
Best SSH and Telnet Client
Free

This app provides a powerful and simple client for connecting to remote servers via SSH or Telnet on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various authentication methods, server list management, and secure key handling, making remote server access convenient.

SSH and Telnet connectionUsername/password and private key authenticationServer list management
🔧 Utilities
(71)
free with in-app purchases
6
Shelly - SSH Client
Shelly - SSH Client
Shelly - SSH Client
SSH Terminal, Shell, Console
Free

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.

Hardware accelerated text renderingRobust terminal emulationGesture control for navigation
🛠️ Developer Tools
(271)
free with in-app purchases
7
Easy SSH
Easy SSH
Easy SSH
Pure SSH Terminal Experience
Free

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.

Host management for quick server accessIntuitive and easy-to-use interfaceFast performance with minimal resource usage
🛠️ Developer Tools
(22)
free
8
PortX - SSH (Deprecated)
PortX - SSH (Deprecated)
PortX - SSH (Deprecated)
Terminal, SSH, and SFTP
Free

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Multi-session supportIntuitive session managementMulti-line compose bar
🛠️ Developer Tools
(19)
free
9
Npv Tunnel
Npv Tunnel
Npv Tunnel
V2ray/Psiphon/SSH VPN App
Free

This application acts as a secure internet browsing tool using V2ray and SSH VPN protocols. It supports various tunneling methods including vless, vmess, shadowsocks, trojan, socks, and SSH.

V2ray VPN clientSSH VPN clientSupports vless, vmess, shadowsocks, trojan, socks
🔧 Utilities
(2.8K)
free
10
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
(979)
free with in-app purchases
11
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
VPN over SSH and tssh
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
12
SSH Client - Secure ShellFish
SSH Client - Secure ShellFish
SSH Client - Secure ShellFish
Terminal, Files & Finder
Free

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.

Lightning fast SSH terminalRemote file access and managementStandard and custom text editing gestures
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.4K)
freemium
13
Terminux: SSH Client
Terminux: SSH Client
Terminux: SSH Client
Secure shell & Automation
Free

This app provides a user-friendly and secure way to manage remote servers. It offers features like multiple session management, advanced security options, and automation capabilities to streamline server administration tasks.

Intuitive interfaceMultiple SSH sessionsAdvanced security features
🛠️ Developer Tools
(79)
free with in-app purchases
14
SSH Terminal+
SSH Terminal+
SSH Terminal+
Secure SSH & server insights
Free

Manage servers securely with a full-featured terminal and performance insights. Monitor load, memory, I/O, and network activity with live charts. Edit files, manage processes, and save command snippets for efficient remote access.

Dynamic SSH terminal with multi-session managementServer list overview with key performance metricsSecure SSH bastion and proxy support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(187)
free with in-app purchases
15
Terminal & SSH
Terminal & SSH
Terminal & SSH
SSH, SFTP, snippets, terminal
Free

Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile device. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippet manager for efficient workflow.

SSH connection with key authenticationSFTP file transferNetwork tools (ping, ifconfig, etc.)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(103)
free with in-app purchases
16
SSH VPN - Port Forwarding
SSH VPN - Port Forwarding
SSH VPN - Port Forwarding
SSH VPN with Port Forwarding
Free

This VPN app offers secure tunneling via SSH with UDP Gateway support and port forwarding. It allows sharing network connections and provides Wi-Fi security on public hotspots. The app is designed for stealth, stability, and minimal resource usage.

Port ForwardingShare socks and http over Network/LANSSH tunneling with UDP Gateway
🛠️ Developer Tools
(18)
free with in-app purchases
17
Hiddify Proxy & VPN
Hiddify Proxy & VPN
Hiddify Proxy & VPN
VPN, Clash, SingBox,XRay,V2Ray
Free

This open-source application acts as a secure and efficient tunneling client, allowing you to route all your internet traffic to a remote server of your choice. It supports various server configurations and offers features like automatic server selection and user-friendly profile imports.

User-friendly interfaceOptimized and fast performanceAutomatic lowest ping and load balancing
🔧 Utilities
(649)
free
18
Termix - Remote Access
Termix - Remote Access
Termix - Remote Access
SSH terminal access anywhere
Free

This app provides full remote SSH control of your servers through a dedicated server installation. It offers a feature-rich SSH terminal with multi-session support, file management, server statistics, and tunnel management.

Full-featured SSH terminalMulti-session tab supportCustomizable keyboard and snippets
🛠️ Developer Tools
(14)
free
19
SSH Term Pro
SSH Term Pro
SSH Term Pro
Best SSH & Telnet Client App
$9.99

Connect to and manage remote servers on your iOS device with this advanced SSH and Telnet client. It offers powerful terminal emulation, customizable settings, and secure authentication options for efficient server administration on the go.

SSH and Telnet connectionRemote server managementTerminal emulation with editor
🔧 Utilities
(44)
paid
20
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
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases