Best Telnet Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our telnet list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Telnet Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Telnet LiteTelnet LiteFree2.5★ (20)NoNoAug 2026
2Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
3iTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientiTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientFree4.3★ (117)YesYesAug 2026
4Telnet Client TerminalTelnet Client TerminalFree3.3★ (27)NoYesMay 2026
5xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
6TELNET - HUMAN CAPITALTELNET - HUMAN CAPITALFreeNoNoMay 2026
7xInfra: SNMP | SSH | TelnetxInfra: SNMP | SSH | TelnetFree4.5★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
8Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet AppBracket SSH/SFTP Telnet AppFreeNoYesJun 2026

Top Picks for Telnet

Telnet Lite#1

Telnet Lite by MochaSoft

gives easy access to a server
Editor's Choice
💼 Business
2.5😞(20 ratings)
Free
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Connect to Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run server applications in a VT220 terminal window, just like on a console. Supports various barcode scanners and customizable terminal settings.

What We Love

  • ✅ Functional telnet/SSH client for basic remote access
  • 📱 Useful for mobile device administration
  • ⚙️ Configurable settings and keyboard layouts
  • 🎯 Works well for quick emergency access

Room to Improve

  • ⏱️ 5-minute session timeout limit (major complaint)
  • ⌨️ Enter button removed/relocated in recent updates
  • 🐢 Slow performance and laggy keyboard animations
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
#5in 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
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client#3

iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client by ComcSoft Corporation

Best SSH and Telnet Client
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(117 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 Telnet apps to explore

4
Telnet Client Terminal
Telnet Client Terminal
Telnet Client Terminal
Connect to your Telnet Server
Free

Connect to TCP/IP servers from your mobile device. Save and bookmark frequently used commands or connections for quick access and improved productivity. Ideal for developers and network administrators needing a lightweight telnet tool.

Connect to TCP/IP Telnet serversSave and reuse server connectionsBookmark frequently used commands
📊 Productivity
(27)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
TELNET - HUMAN CAPITAL
TELNET - HUMAN CAPITAL
TELNET - HUMAN CAPITAL
by SMARTBTOC SOLUTIONS CO., LTD
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
xInfra: SNMP | SSH | Telnet
xInfra: SNMP | SSH | Telnet
xInfra: SNMP | SSH | Telnet
SNMP GET/WALK/SET & Monitor
Free

This app provides network engineers and system administrators with powerful SNMP monitoring and SSH/Telnet client capabilities on their mobile devices. It allows for instant infrastructure health visualization, troubleshooting, and remote server management.

Advanced SNMP Monitoring (GET/WALK/SET)Professional SSH & Telnet ClientDevice Organizer & Inventory Management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
free with in-app purchases
8
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
SSH, SFTP and Telnet Client
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
9
Telnet Terminal
Telnet Terminal
Telnet Terminal
by Francesco Nicolas Fabio Vibert
$2.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Mocha Telnet
Mocha Telnet
Mocha Telnet
gives easy access to a server
$5.99

Access Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run applications in a VT220 terminal window, just as if you were at the system console, but on a mobile device. Supports various barcode scanners and offers customizable terminal settings.

VT220 emulationSSH2 and Telnet protocol supportBarcode scanner integration (camera, Opticon, Zebra, Linea, SocketMobile)
💼 Business
(6)
paid
11
TCP Telnet Terminal
TCP Telnet Terminal
TCP Telnet Terminal
TCP Telnet Terminal
$0.99

This app allows you to establish TCP client connections to servers using the Telnet protocol. You can send and receive data in ASCII or HEX format, customize buttons for frequent commands, and monitor data flow. It offers options for auto-sending commands and logging data.

TCP client for server communicationSend/receive data in HEX or ASCIICustomizable buttons for frequent commands
📊 Productivity
(5)
paid
12
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
(273)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Telnet Telecom - App Cliente
Telnet Telecom - App Cliente
Telnet Telecom - App Cliente
by MARTINS NEGOCIOS E SERVICOS LTDA
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
15
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
(406)
free with in-app purchases
16
iTerminal Pro – SSH Telnet
iTerminal Pro – SSH Telnet
iTerminal Pro – SSH Telnet
Best SSH and Telnet Client
$5.99

Connect to remote servers securely using SSH or Telnet. This app offers robust features like private key authentication, server list management, and iCloud syncing for server information and private keys. It also supports proxy connections and Bluetooth keyboards for a seamless remote access experience.

SSH and Telnet connectionsUsername/password or private key authenticationServer list management
🔧 Utilities
(46)
freemium
17
VPNVision
VPNVision
VPNVision
Private France VPN for Expats
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
EG-Connect
EG-Connect
EG-Connect
by China Telecom Global Limited
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Telesur Fiber Manager
Telesur Fiber Manager
Telesur Fiber Manager
by Telecommunicatiebedrijf Suriname
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Air Route
Air Route
Air Route
by Csaba Iranyi
$2.99

This utility displays detailed information about your device's current network routes. It helps you understand how your device finds network paths to other systems, including details about gateways, hosts, subnets, and interface types.

View network route informationList default gateway addressesShow hostname, network type, and MAC address
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid

FAQ about Telnet

What are the best telnet apps for iPhone?
Telnet Lite tops our telnet apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.5-star average from 20 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 15 of the top telnet apps we rank are free to download, including Telnet Lite and Termius - Modern SSH Client.
Telnet Lite has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ telnet apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to connect to Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. It provides a VT220 terminal window, enabling you to run server applications remotely as if you were at the system console.
Key features include full VT220 emulation, support for Telnet and SSH2 protocols, ANSI color, customizable screen sizes, zoom and scroll functionality, auto-login, and integration with various barcode scanners.

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