Best Terminal Apps

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.

a-Shell

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)

Free

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

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.

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.

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.

Termux -

Terminal and Linux Environment

Free

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

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.

LibTerm

Command Line Shell

Free

This app provides a powerful command-line interface for iOS devices, enabling users to run various shell commands. It includes tools for coding in C, Python, and Lua, and allows for text file editing with syntax highlighting.

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.

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.

Prompt 3

The SSH app with speed & style

Free

A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

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.

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 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.

a-Shell mini

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)

Free

Run Unix commands locally on your iOS device with a powerful terminal emulator. Supports file transfer, editing, scripting with Python and Lua, and network utilities. Integrates with Shortcuts and supports multiple windows for multitasking.

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.