Best Terminal Emulator Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(1.3K ratings)

Free

#20in Developer Tools

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⚠️ Outdated packages and dependencies

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY

Strong Contender

4.7😊(20K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#4in Developer Tools

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This app provides a modern, productive, and collaborative SSH client experience for remote access. It offers one-tap connections, a desktop-grade terminal, multi-tab support, and advanced security features. Enhance your command-line workflow with smart autocompletion and AI-powered command generation.

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

Terminal Emulator app by Leticia Vila

Developer Tool

Worth Considering

Local Unix terminal (& ssh)

1.0(3 ratings)

Free

This application provides a command-line interface for performing various developer tasks. It offers a web-based front-end for quick functions like conversions and calculations, along with full directory navigation capabilities.

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a-Shell

Local Unix terminal emulatorRun Unix commandsFile transfer (scp, curl)

This app provides a local Unix terminal emulator for iOS devices, enabling users to run various Unix commands, edit files, and process data. It includes support for multiple programming languages and network utilities, with integration for iOS Shortcuts and multi-window functionality.

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Terminal Emulator Plus

Terminal Emulator TTY

Access different shell typesTerminal-optimized tasksPTY connection

This utility app provides access to various shell types for simplified terminal-optimized tasks. It features a friendly web front-end for quick functions like conversions and calculations.

PS1 Emulator - Enjoy old games

Import PS1 gamesSmooth gameplayController themes

Experience classic PlayStation 1 games on your iPhone and iPad. This emulator allows you to import your own game discs and enjoy smooth gameplay sessions on the go. It supports various controller themes for a personalized retro gaming experience.

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Mu - Multi System Emulator

Plays computer / console games

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by Anza Cloud Limited

Local Unix terminal (& ssh)

Local Unix terminal emulatorFile transfer (scp, curl)Text editing (vim, ed)

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ServerCat - SSH Terminal & VPS

Linux Status Monitor & DevOps

Server status monitoringCPU, GPU, Memory usageNetwork traffic and speed

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.

free with in-app purchases

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Amigo — Amiga Emulator

Classic Amiga Emulator

Emulates 68000-68060 CPUs and chipsetsSupports RTG graphics for high-resolution desktopsAccurate touch pointer and trackpad modes

Experience classic Commodore Amiga computers on your iPhone and iPad. This accurate emulator supports a wide range of Amiga hardware and features, including RTG graphics and controller input. Bring your own Amiga system files for an authentic retro gaming and computing experience.

SSH Client, Terminal Emulator

Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulationUnicode and international character supportSecure SSH key generation and storage

This app provides a high-fidelity terminal emulator with advanced Unicode support. It allows secure SSH connections using keys stored in the device's secure enclave and features animated backgrounds.

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ASM 8086 Emulator & Compiler

Learn, Code & Debug Assembly

$1.99

SmartTE Terminal Emulation

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by StayLinked Corporation

Wireless terminal emulationModernizes green screen appsSecure data transmission

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.

A frontend for emulators

Supports numerous gaming systems via libretro coresNetplay for multiplayer gamingSave states and fast forward/rewind

This application serves as a versatile frontend for emulators and game engines, supporting a vast array of systems through downloadable cores. It offers advanced features like netplay, save states, and customizable controls for an enhanced gaming experience.

gives easy access to a server

$29.99

This application emulates an IBM 3278 terminal, providing straightforward access to IBM Mainframe systems. It offers standard emulation features, secure connections, and customizable display options for efficient mainframe interaction.

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Tessera - SSH Terminal

mosh & tmux integration

Keyboard-first SSH, Mosh, and tmux terminalSeamless session handoff between devicesFirst-class tmux integration with auto-attach

A fast, keyboard-first SSH, Mosh, and tmux terminal for iOS devices. It offers seamless session handoff between devices, robust tmux integration, and secure, private connections directly to your servers without any tracking.

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