Best Terminal Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best terminal apps on iPhone average 4.8★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Terminal Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesOct 2026
2iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoOct 2026
3Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (153)NoYesSep 2026
4xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesOct 2026
5a-Shella-ShellFree4.6★ (553)NoNoOct 2026
6CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingCMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingFree5.0★ (76)YesNoOct 2026
7pump.fun - speculate on trendspump.fun - speculate on trendsFree4.7★ (3.3K)NoNoOct 2026
8Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSHMoshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSHFree4.7★ (550)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Terminal

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
iSH Shell#2

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
#12in Developer Tools
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Experience a Linux-like command-line environment directly on your iOS device. This application allows you to perform common Linux operations such as editing, moving, and manipulating files using familiar commands.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent Linux environment
  • 👍 Great for SSH and network utilities
  • 💡 Allows running Linux apps on iOS
  • 🔒 Secure and sandboxed
  • 👍 Customizable and flexible

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
  • ⚠️ Outdated packages and dependencies
4.5😊(153 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#69in 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 Terminal

What are the best terminal apps for iPhone?
Termius - Modern SSH Client tops our terminal apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top terminal apps we rank are free to download, including Termius - Modern SSH Client and iSH Shell.
Termius - Modern SSH Client has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ terminal apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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