Best Terminal Buddy Apps

91+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Whether you're new to terminal buddy or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 91+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Top Picks for Terminal Buddy

Terminal Buddy#1

Terminal Buddy by eDapptive Group, LLC

Airport Travel Made Easy
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.4(126 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Navigate airports with ease. Track flight status, check wait times for security and check-in, and discover nearby amenities like restaurants and shops. Never lose your car with GPS parking reminders and access transit information.

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
#56in 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
iSH Shell#3

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.1K ratings)
Free
#22in 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

More Terminal Buddy apps to explore

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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
5
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
(336)
free with in-app purchases
6
SmartTE Terminal Emulation
SmartTE Terminal Emulation
SmartTE Terminal Emulation
by StayLinked Corporation
Free

This app provides reliable wireless terminal emulation for business environments, ensuring secure and high-speed connections without dropped sessions. It modernizes green screen applications into intuitive graphical interfaces for enhanced productivity on touchscreen devices.

Wireless terminal emulationModernizes green screen appsSecure data transmission
💼 Business
(5)
free
7
Terminal Shell SSH
Terminal Shell SSH
Terminal Shell SSH
by Constellation Ltd
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
La Terminal: Mosh & SSH Client
La Terminal: Mosh & SSH Client
La Terminal: Mosh & SSH Client
SFTP, Files and Server Monitor
Free

This app provides a mobile command center for AI coding agents and server management. It offers full SSH and Mosh support for resilient sessions, along with powerful resource monitoring and an AI-powered assistant for command generation.

SSH and Mosh supportAI-powered command assistantCommand Search and workflow gallery
🛠️ Developer Tools
(101)
free with in-app purchases
9
GitHub
GitHub
GitHub
Projects, ideas, & code to go
Free

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

Browse notificationsRead, react, and reply to Issues and Pull RequestsReview and merge Pull Requests
🛠️ Developer Tools
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
10
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
AirTerminal - BLE Terminal
Bluetooth (BLE) terminal
$9.99

This app provides a Bluetooth terminal for embedded devices, allowing console access without internet or SSH. It supports hardware keyboards and includes special buttons for common commands.

Bluetooth (BLE) terminalConsole/shell access for embedded devicesHardware keyboard support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(5)
paid
11
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Terminal Commands
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
12
Get Console
Get Console
Get Console
by Amix Capital Limited
Free

This app provides comprehensive terminal access for network equipment, supporting serial, SSHv2, and Telnet connections. It offers advanced features like scripting, screen sharing, and cloud integration for efficient management and remote support.

Serial connectivity via Airconsole or Redpark cablesSSHv2 and Telnet terminal emulationMulti-session tabbed interface
🔧 Utilities
(34)
paid
13
Spectty: Terminal
Spectty: Terminal
Spectty: Terminal
SSH + Mosh for Servers
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
14
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
by Phil Whittemore
Free

Connect to Bulletin Board Systems and SSH servers with a retro terminal client. Experience authentic CP437 ANSI art rendering, classic fonts, and ZMODEM file transfers. Manage your connections with a phonebook and quick connect options.

Telnet and SSH connectionsCP437/ANSI art renderingClassic bitmap fonts
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free
15
SSH Terminator
SSH Terminator
SSH Terminator
by Monarc Systems, Inc
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
16
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
17
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
18
TermBuddy
TermBuddy
TermBuddy
Buddy Your Terminal.
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
Termi - SSH Client & Terminal
Termi - SSH Client & Terminal
Termi - SSH Client & Terminal
Shell,Server Monitor,Docker
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(6)
20
MuffinTerm
MuffinTerm
MuffinTerm
For the classic BBS experience
Free

Relive the classic BBS experience with a modern terminal emulator. Connect to telnet-enabled BBSes worldwide and enjoy pixel-accurate retro display modes and aesthetic effects like simulated modem speed and CRT curvature. Upload and download files with classic protocols.

Telnet BBS connectionAuthentic retro display modes (CP437, PETSCII, ATASCII)Simulated modem speed
🔧 Utilities
(38)
paid