Best Ssh Terminal Free Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our ssh terminal free list covers 231+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Ssh Terminal Free

Termius - Modern SSH Client#1

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Editor's Choice
🛠️ 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
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell#2

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell by 婉媚 邵

SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#35in 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
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client#3

iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client by ComcSoft Corporation

Best SSH and Telnet Client
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(71 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Works well for basic tasks
  • 💡 Useful for remote access
  • 🔒 Secure SSH connections

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization
  • 📵 Disruptive ads

More Ssh Terminal Free apps to explore

4
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
(990)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
7
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
SSH, Ping, IPConfig, Tracert
Free

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional network diagnostic terminal. It offers essential command-line tools for system administrators, network engineers, and developers to troubleshoot and manage networks on the go.

Network diagnostic tools (PING, TRACEROUTE, IPCONFIG)SSH client for server managementPort scanning and WHOIS lookups
🛠️ Developer Tools
(60)
ad-supported
8
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
9
SSH Terminator
SSH Terminator
SSH Terminator
by Monarc Systems, Inc
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
10
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
(23)
free
11
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
by Constellation Corp Ltd
Free

This utility app provides a fast, secure, and intuitive way for developers and power users to connect to remote servers via SSH. It offers reliable performance for managing servers and running commands from any location.

Fast and secure SSH connectionIntuitive user interfaceKey-based authentication
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
12
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
13
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
14
Nex Terminal-SSH & SFTP client
Nex Terminal-SSH & SFTP client
Nex Terminal-SSH & SFTP client
Multi-Server Terminal Pro
Free

Manage multiple servers and files with this versatile SSH and SFTP client. Offers basic terminal functions, iCloud sync, and extensive file management tools. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like unlimited transfers and a text editor with syntax highlighting.

Unlimited server managementiCloud data syncExtensive file management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(5)
freemium
15
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
16
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
for Claude Code, Codex & more
Free

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

Connect to AI coding agents remotelyVoice-to-terminal command inputMosh protocol for persistent sessions
🛠️ Developer Tools
(367)
free with in-app purchases
17
Termix: SSH Client & Terminal
Termix: SSH Client & Terminal
Termix: SSH Client & Terminal
Most powerful SSH, SFTP client
Free

This app provides a powerful and secure SSH and SFTP client for remote server management. It features a robust terminal, advanced file manager with code editing, and customizable options for enhanced productivity. Designed with privacy and security in mind, it offers a desktop-grade experience on Apple devices.

Ultimate SSH & SFTP clientAdvanced file managerCode editor with syntax highlighting
🛠️ Developer Tools
(90)
free with in-app purchases
18
Compute – SSH and Forwarding
Compute – SSH and Forwarding
Compute – SSH and Forwarding
Run Jupyter and terminal
Free

Connect to your Mac, private server, or AWS instance via SSH from your iPhone or iPad. Run Jupyter or Cloud VSCode on the go using SSH port forwarding for on-the-fly coding.

SSH connection to local Mac, servers, and AWSSSH Port ForwardingRun Jupyter notebooks remotely
🛠️ Developer Tools
(16)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
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