Best Terminal Emulator App

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our terminal emulator app list covers 245+ iPhone apps and games updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Terminal Emulator App (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Terminal Emulator appTerminal Emulator appFree1.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
2a-Shell minia-Shell miniFree4.6★ (120)NoNoSep 2026
3a-Shella-ShellFree4.6★ (553)NoNoSep 2026
4iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoSep 2026
5TouchQube TerminalTouchQube TerminalFree——NoJul 2026
6Terminal Emulator PlusTerminal Emulator PlusFree1.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
7TermiuxTermiuxFree4.3★ (56)NoYesSep 2026
8SmartTE Terminal EmulationSmartTE Terminal EmulationFree5.0★ (5)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Terminal Emulator App

a-Shell mini#2

a-Shell mini by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😐(120 ratings)
Free
#53in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for shortcuts
  • 🚀 Efficient and functional
  • 💡 Useful for IT tasks
  • ✨ Free and awesome
  • 💻 Good for remote server connection
  • 🔧 Lightweight and easy to use
  • 🌟 Amazing minimal version
  • 👍 Swiss army knife on iOS
  • 🚀 Fast response from developer
  • 👍 Works perfectly with shortcuts
  • 💻 Useful for Vim editing
  • 👍 Great GUI and ease of use
  • ⌨️ Easy to type and use arrow keys
  • ✅ Does what it's supposed to
  • 👍 Perfect complement to a-shell
  • 🚀 Fast load times
  • 💯 Absolutely fantastic
  • 👍 Great for Git CLI
  • 💻 Useful for SSH
  • ✨ Innovative functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Font size not adjustable
  • 🐛 Keyboard icons too large
  • 🐛 App deletes itself
  • 🐛 Rotating screen scrambles display
  • 🐛 Pasting text shows strange characters
  • 🐛 Only uses half the screen
  • 🐛 Command not found errors
  • 🐛 App crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Cannot get absolute path
  • 🐛 Cannot execute own programs
  • 🐛 File association issues
  • 🐛 Copy/paste selection issues
  • 🐛 No module named requests in shortcuts
a-Shell#3

a-Shell by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😊(553 ratings)
Free
#18in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful terminal with Linux commands
  • 👍 Useful for programming and development
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Impressive capabilities for an iOS app
  • 👍 Helpful documentation and developer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features
  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with certain packages

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FAQ about Terminal Emulator App

What is the best terminal emulator app for iPhone?
Terminal Emulator app tops our terminal emulator app ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top terminal emulator app we rank are free to download, including Terminal Emulator app and a-Shell mini.
Terminal Emulator app has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ terminal emulator app on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.