Best Terminal Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best terminal apps on iPhone average 4.8★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Terminal Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
2iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoAug 2026
3Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (153)NoYesAug 2026
4pump.fun - speculate on trendspump.fun - speculate on trendsFree4.7★ (2.3K)NoNoAug 2026
5a-Shella-ShellFree4.6★ (535)NoNoAug 2026
6xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
7CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingCMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingFree5.0★ (76)YesNoAug 2026
8Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSHMoshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSHFree4.7★ (477)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Terminal

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
#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
iSH Shell#2

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
#14in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
Terminal##3

Terminal# by Vasilii Shaidullin

SSH client
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😊(153 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#66in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
  • 🔒 Concerns about password storage
  • 🔋 Issues with background operation

More Terminal apps to explore

4
pump.fun - speculate on trends
pump.fun - speculate on trends
pump.fun - speculate on trends
Taste pays. Scroll to win!
Free

Discover and engage with trending memecoins on a social platform that also functions as a self-custodial Web3 crypto wallet. Browse popular coins, follow creators, and view livestreams while maintaining full control over your funds. Easily deposit and withdraw crypto at any time.

Browse trending memecoinsFollow creators and celebritiesView livestreams
🎬 Entertainment
(2.3K)
free
5
a-Shell
a-Shell
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.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(535)
paid
6
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
7
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
SSH client & network tools
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
(76)
ad-supported
8
Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSH
Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSH
Moshi: herdr/tmux on SSH/MOSH
Agent terminal for Codex CLI
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
(477)
free with in-app purchases
9
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
by Constellation 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
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
(993)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
(35)
free
12
MT — Mosh Terminal
MT — Mosh Terminal
MT — Mosh Terminal
Claude Code & Mosh Terminal
Free

This app provides a mobile terminal experience for developers, integrating with AI coding agents to send push notifications for approvals. It offers robust SSH and Mosh connectivity, enhanced iPad functionality with keyboard support, and customizable themes for a personalized workflow.

AI coding agent integration with push notificationsSSH and Mosh connectivityExternal keyboard and trackpad support on iPad
🛠️ Developer Tools
(4)
free
13
SSH Terminator
SSH Terminator
SSH Terminator
by Monarc Systems, Inc
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
14
CatClaw Terminal
CatClaw Terminal
CatClaw Terminal
AI Terminal + SSH + Dev Tools
Free

Transform your mobile device into a powerful development environment. Access an SSH terminal, AI chatrooms, file management, and advanced workflow tools for on-the-go coding and debugging.

Full SSH client with persistent sessionsAI ghost-text suggestions and error explanationsSFTP file browser with batch operations
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3)
free
15
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Terminal Commands
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
16
Better Agent Terminal
Better Agent Terminal
Better Agent Terminal
by 拾果踏冰有限公司
Free

Access your desktop terminal and agent sessions remotely from your mobile device. Continue coding conversations and send prompts while on the go. Securely connect to your existing workflows without interruption.

Secure WebSocket connectionBrowse workspaces and sessionsContinue agent conversations
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
17
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Daily command line flashcards
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Shell Drop: AI Agent Terminal
Shell Drop: AI Agent Terminal
Shell Drop: AI Agent Terminal
SSH client, tmux, voice input
Free

This app provides a native terminal experience for iOS and iPadOS, designed for running AI agents via SSH. It allows seamless integration with AI models by enabling image and file uploads directly into sessions, with customizable upload limits. Features include tmux awareness, secure SSH key authentication, and on-device voice input for commands.

AI agent integrationImage and file uploadsTmux session management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
free
19
Terminal Champion SSH Mobile
Terminal Champion SSH Mobile
Terminal Champion SSH Mobile
Manage multiple terminals
$2.99

This app provides a desktop-style terminal experience on mobile devices, enabling multi-session management and seamless integration with AI coding agents. It offers features like persistent sessions, touch-native controls, and secure local-first privacy.

Persistent multi-sessioningTrue xterm compatibilityTouch-native mechanics
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
paid
20
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

FAQ about Terminal

What are the best terminal apps for iPhone?
Termius - Modern SSH Client tops our terminal apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 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 August 2026.
We track 246+ terminal apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Termius is a modern SSH client and terminal application designed for seamless remote access across mobile and desktop devices. It allows users to connect to servers using protocols like SSH, Mosh, and Telnet, and manage files via SFTP. The app aims to provide a productive and enjoyable command-line experience for administrators and engineers.
Key features include support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with a virtual keyboard, multi-tab interface, split-view support, customizable themes and fonts, and the ability to save frequently used commands. For Pro users, it includes encrypted cloud vault for credentials, cross-device sync, and integration with cloud providers.

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