Best Terminal Telnet Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Telnet Client Terminal, this is the deeper bench. 241+ terminal telnet apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Terminal Telnet Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Telnet Client TerminalTelnet Client TerminalFree3.3★ (27)NoYesMay 2026
2TCP Telnet TerminalTCP Telnet Terminal$0.993.4★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
3Telnet TerminalTelnet Terminal$2.99NoNoAug 2026
4iTerminal Pro – SSH TelnetiTerminal Pro – SSH Telnet$5.993.9★ (46)NoNoAug 2026
5iTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientiTerminal - SSH Telnet ClientFree4.3★ (117)YesYesAug 2026
6Telnet LiteTelnet LiteFree2.5★ (20)NoNoAug 2026
7Mocha TelnetMocha Telnet$5.993.3★ (6)NoNoAug 2026
8Terminal - SFTP & SSH ClientTerminal - SFTP & SSH ClientFree4.4★ (109)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Terminal Telnet

Telnet Client Terminal#1

Telnet Client Terminal by Loopbots Technology

Connect to your Telnet Server
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
3.3(27 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Connect to TCP/IP servers from your mobile device. Save and bookmark frequently used commands or connections for quick access and improved productivity. Ideal for developers and network administrators needing a lightweight telnet tool.

TCP Telnet Terminal#2

TCP Telnet Terminal by Gopi Gadhiya

TCP Telnet Terminal
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
3.4(5 ratings)
$0.99In-App Purchases
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This app allows you to establish TCP client connections to servers using the Telnet protocol. You can send and receive data in ASCII or HEX format, customize buttons for frequent commands, and monitor data flow. It offers options for auto-sending commands and logging data.

More Terminal Telnet apps to explore

4
iTerminal Pro – SSH Telnet
iTerminal Pro – SSH Telnet
iTerminal Pro – SSH Telnet
Best SSH and Telnet Client
$5.99

Connect to remote servers securely using SSH or Telnet. This app offers robust features like private key authentication, server list management, and iCloud syncing for server information and private keys. It also supports proxy connections and Bluetooth keyboards for a seamless remote access experience.

SSH and Telnet connectionsUsername/password or private key authenticationServer list management
🔧 Utilities
(46)
freemium
5
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client
Best SSH and Telnet Client
Free

This app provides a powerful and simple client for connecting to remote servers via SSH or Telnet on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various authentication methods, server list management, and secure key handling, making remote server access convenient.

SSH and Telnet connectionUsername/password and private key authenticationServer list management
🔧 Utilities
(117)
free with in-app purchases
6
Telnet Lite
Telnet Lite
Telnet Lite
gives easy access to a server
Free

Connect to Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run server applications in a VT220 terminal window, just like on a console. Supports various barcode scanners and customizable terminal settings.

VT220 terminal emulationTelnet and SSH2 protocol supportBarcode scanner integration
💼 Business
(20)
free
7
Mocha Telnet
Mocha Telnet
Mocha Telnet
gives easy access to a server
$5.99

Access Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run applications in a VT220 terminal window, just as if you were at the system console, but on a mobile device. Supports various barcode scanners and offers customizable terminal settings.

VT220 emulationSSH2 and Telnet protocol supportBarcode scanner integration (camera, Opticon, Zebra, Linea, SocketMobile)
💼 Business
(6)
paid
8
Terminal - SFTP & SSH Client
Terminal - SFTP & SSH Client
Terminal - SFTP & SSH Client
Linux, Telnet & PuTTY manager
Free

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP supportAI chatbot for server building assistancePersonalized themes and fonts per connection
🔧 Utilities
(109)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
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
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
Bracket SSH/SFTP Telnet App
SSH, SFTP and Telnet Client
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
12
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
13
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SFTP, iSH, PuTTY, Telnet & Cmd
Free

This app provides a powerful and advanced SSH and Telnet client for managing remote servers on iOS and Mac. It offers robust features like multi-session support, customizable terminals, and SFTP file transfer capabilities for seamless server administration.

SSH and Telnet clientSFTP file transferMulti-session capability
🛠️ Developer Tools
(406)
free with in-app purchases
14
xInfra: SNMP | SSH | Telnet
xInfra: SNMP | SSH | Telnet
xInfra: SNMP | SSH | Telnet
SNMP GET/WALK/SET & Monitor
Free

This app provides network engineers and system administrators with powerful SNMP monitoring and SSH/Telnet client capabilities on their mobile devices. It allows for instant infrastructure health visualization, troubleshooting, and remote server management.

Advanced SNMP Monitoring (GET/WALK/SET)Professional SSH & Telnet ClientDevice Organizer & Inventory Management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
free with in-app purchases
15
Terminal IO Utility
Terminal IO Utility
Terminal IO Utility
by Telit Communications SpA
Free

This application allows users to test and evaluate Telit's Terminal I/O-based module solutions. It facilitates transparent UART data transfer using the Terminal I/O profile, providing a direct interface for module communication.

Evaluate Telit Terminal I/O module solutionsTransparent UART data transferDemonstrates Terminal I/O profile
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
16
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Free

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.

SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP supportVirtual keyboard with special keysMulti-tab interface and split-view
🛠️ Developer Tools
(19K)
freemium
17
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
TERMinator - BBS Terminal
by Phil Whittemore
Free

Connect to Bulletin Board Systems and SSH servers with a retro terminal client. Experience authentic CP437 ANSI art rendering, classic fonts, and ZMODEM file transfers. Manage your connections with a phonebook and quick connect options.

Telnet and SSH connectionsCP437/ANSI art renderingClassic bitmap fonts
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free
18
TermBean - SSH SFTP Client
TermBean - SSH SFTP Client
TermBean - SSH SFTP Client
Modern SSH Telnet Serial Tool
Free

A free, native Apple platform SSH client offering a modern interface, tabbed terminals, SFTP, and secure authentication. Unlock advanced features like jump hosts and dynamic port forwarding with a subscription.

Modern application interfaceTabbed and split terminalsSFTP, SSH2, and Telnet support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
freemium
19
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Free

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding clientSecure authentication methodsIntegrated SFTP file management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Termiux – SSH Terminal
Termiux – SSH Terminal
Termiux – SSH Terminal
Linux Shell, FTP & SFTP Client
Free

This app provides secure remote access to servers via SSH, SFTP, and FTP. It offers a desktop-class terminal experience for managing Linux, VPS, and cloud instances directly from a mobile device.

SSH terminal for remote server accessFTP and SFTP client for secure file transfersMulti-session terminal connections
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Terminal Telnet

What are the best terminal telnet apps for iPhone?
Telnet Client Terminal tops our terminal telnet apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.3-star average from 27 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top terminal telnet apps we rank are free to download, including Telnet Client Terminal and iTerminal - SSH Telnet Client.
Telnet Client Terminal has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 241+ terminal telnet apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Telnet Client Terminal allows you to connect to TCP/IP servers from your iPhone or iPad. You can send commands to the server console and communicate with remote servers over a network.
Yes, you can save and bookmark frequently used server connections and commands for quick access. This feature helps improve productivity by reducing the need to re-enter connection details or commands.