Best Terminal Buddy Apps

4.7😐(1.9K ratings)

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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
🔒 Lack of secure credential entry

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket

Worth Considering

SSH, SFTP, snippets, terminal

4.7😊(1.2K ratings)

Free

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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⚠️ Outdated packages and dependencies

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