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Best Terminal Emulator App

229+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our terminal emulator app list covers 229+ iPhone apps and games updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Terminal Emulator App

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
#3in 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
a-Shell#2

a-Shell by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(61 ratings)
Free
#30in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell#3

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell by 婉媚 邵

SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😐(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#65in 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

More Terminal Emulator App apps to explore

4
Terminal Emulator app
Terminal Emulator app
Terminal Emulator app
Developer Tool
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.

PTY connection to shellWeb front-end for quick functionsCommon conversions and math
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3)
free
5
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
Linux in your pocket
Free

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.

Linux-like shell environmentFile editing with sed and catFile manipulation
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.1K)
free
6
Prompt 3
Prompt 3
Prompt 3
The SSH app with speed & style
Free

A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

Native terminal emulatorSSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet supportPanic Sync for cross-device server syncing
🛠️ Developer Tools
(292)
paid
7
Windows App Mobile
Windows App Mobile
Windows App Mobile
Previously Remote Desktop
Free

Connect securely to Windows PCs, virtual apps, and desktops from your iOS or iPadOS device. Access your work environment remotely with ease, managing connections and resources from a unified client.

Connect to remote PCs and virtual desktopsAccess managed resourcesRemote Desktop Gateway support
💼 Business
(7.5K)
free
8
Terminal Emulator Plus
Terminal Emulator Plus
Terminal Emulator Plus
Terminal Emulator TTY
Free

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.

Access different shell typesTerminal-optimized tasksPTY connection
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
9
Delta - Game Emulator
Delta - Game Emulator
Delta - Game Emulator
An AltStore app
Free

This app allows you to play classic games from various retro consoles on your iOS or iPadOS device. It supports multiple systems, online multiplayer for some games, and extensive controller customization. You can also manage game saves, use cheats, and sync your data across devices.

Supports NES, SNES, N64, DS, GBA, and moreOnline multiplayer for Nintendo DS gamesExtensive controller support (Switch, PS, Xbox, MFi)
🎬 Entertainment
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Emu — Game Consoles App
Retro Console Emulator
Free

Relive classic gaming by emulating various retro consoles on your device. Easily import your own game files and enjoy an authentic experience with save/load states. Play your favorite old-school titles anytime, anywhere.

Emulate multiple classic consolesImport your own game ROMsSave and load game states
🎬 Entertainment
(9.5K)
subscription
11
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

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.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(14)
paid
12
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator
Run classic software and games
Free

Experience classic computing by running old-school games and software. This emulator supports various display modes and processor architectures, allowing you to run pre-built systems or configure your own.

Run classic software and gamesVGA and terminal modesEmulates x86, ARM, PPC, RISC-V
🎬 Entertainment
(454)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
Game Emulator: GamePod Emu
GBA,GBC,NES,NDS,PS1,PSP,N64
Free

This app allows you to relive classic gaming experiences by emulating multiple retro consoles. Organize your game library with custom covers and enjoy smooth performance with controller support. Its retro-inspired interface brings back the feel of 90s gaming.

Supports multiple classic console formatsOrganize and browse personal game libraryFast, stable emulation
🎬 Entertainment
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator
Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator
Gamma - PS 1 Game Emulator
The famous PS1 emulator!
Free

This app allows you to play your favorite PlayStation 1 games on your device. It offers enhanced graphics, controller customization, and cloud syncing for save states. Enjoy a superior gaming experience with easy file import and cheat code support.

Enhanced hi-resolution graphicsCustomizable controller skinsSave state syncing via cloud
🎮 Games
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
16
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
VPN over SSH and tssh
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
17
Retra - app console emulator
Retra - app console emulator
Retra - app console emulator
All your childhood memories
Free

Experience classic gaming with this retro console emulator. Relive childhood memories with support for multiple consoles, customizable skins, and controller integration. Unlock the full experience through a subscription or a lifetime purchase.

Support for 5+ retro consoles10+ visual skinsCustomizable settings
🎬 Entertainment
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
RetroArch
RetroArch
RetroArch
A frontend for emulators
Free

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.

Supports numerous gaming systems via libretro coresNetplay for multiplayer gamingSave states and fast forward/rewind
🎮 Games
(1.8K)
free
19
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
20
TinyEmulator
TinyEmulator
TinyEmulator
a retro game emulator
Free

Play classic retro games on your device with this emulator. Enjoy solo or multiplayer experiences, with support for a wide range of classic gaming systems. Save your progress, use controllers, and even chat with friends during netplay sessions.

Multi-platform supportSolo and multiplayer netplayState save and load
🎬 Entertainment
(14)
free