Best Terminal Emulator Plus Apps

224+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the terminal emulator plus category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 224+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Terminal Emulator Plus

Termius - Modern SSH Client#2

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Strong Contender
🛠️ 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#3

a-Shell by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(61 ratings)
Free
#27in 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

More Terminal Emulator Plus apps to explore

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xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Free

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.

Interactive SSH terminalBuilt-in vi/vim editorMulti-session management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
rootshell: Local Terminal, SSH
VPN over SSH and tssh
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
7
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
8
Termux
Termux
Termux
Terminal, SSH, iSH, FTP, Linux
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

This app is a powerful terminal emulator for iOS, offering quick and seamless access to remote servers. It allows for easy server management, command execution, and personalization of the terminal interface. Ideal for developers and system administrators working with remote systems.

Quick server connectionCustomizable terminal themesCustomizable keyboard layouts
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Terminal#
Terminal#
Terminal#
SSH client
Free

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

Secure SSH connectionConvenient server managementIntuitive user interface
🛠️ Developer Tools
(109)
subscription
10
Termux -
Termux -
Termux -
Terminal and Linux Environment
Free

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

Full terminal emulator with bash/zshNative command executionVirtual keyboard with keybind support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(41)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
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
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
Termix: SSH Client & Terminal
Termix: SSH Client & Terminal
Termix: SSH Client & Terminal
Most powerful SSH, SFTP client
Free

This app provides a powerful and secure SSH and SFTP client for remote server management. It features a robust terminal, advanced file manager with code editing, and customizable options for enhanced productivity. Designed with privacy and security in mind, it offers a desktop-grade experience on Apple devices.

Ultimate SSH & SFTP clientAdvanced file managerCode editor with syntax highlighting
🛠️ Developer Tools
(90)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
SSH Terminal+
SSH Terminal+
SSH Terminal+
Secure SSH & server insights
Free

Manage servers securely with a full-featured terminal and performance insights. Monitor load, memory, I/O, and network activity with live charts. Edit files, manage processes, and save command snippets for efficient remote access.

Dynamic SSH terminal with multi-session managementServer list overview with key performance metricsSecure SSH bastion and proxy support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(187)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Pyto IDE
Pyto IDE
Pyto IDE
Python, C/C++
Free

This app offers a powerful integrated development environment for Python, C, and C++ on iOS devices. It includes a Python interpreter with extensive libraries, a C/C++ compiler, a terminal, and a code editor with advanced features like code completion and debugging.

Python 3.10 InterpreterC/C++ CompilerCode Editor with Completion
🛠️ Developer Tools
(957)
free with in-app purchases
19
Termux Plus
Termux Plus
Termux Plus
Terminal, SSH, SFTP, Linux
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
20
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Textastic Code Editor
Text, Coding, SFTP Client, SSH
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

A powerful text and code editor for mobile devices, offering syntax highlighting for over 80 languages, code completion, and formatting tools. It allows connection to various servers and cloud storage for seamless file management and editing.

Syntax highlighting for 80+ languagesSFTP, FTP, WebDAV, and Dropbox clientBuilt-in SSH terminal
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.4K)
subscription