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171+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

UTM Remote Virtual Machines is the household name in ubuntu, but it's far from the only option. We track 171+ alternatives and competitors on iOS โ€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Ubuntu Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1UTM Remote Virtual MachinesUTM Remote Virtual MachinesFree3.7โ˜… (52)NoNoOct 2026
2Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7โ˜… (20K)NoYesNov 2026
3xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7โ˜… (2K)YesYesOct 2026
4Linux BasicsLinux BasicsFree4.5โ˜… (66)NoNoOct 2026
5Commands for Linux TerminalCommands for Linux Terminal$1.994.5โ˜… (220)YesYesOct 2026
6Open TerminalOpen TerminalFreeโ€”NoNoOct 2026
7Somos UbuntuSomos UbuntuFreeโ€”NoNoJul 2026
8a-Shella-ShellFree4.6โ˜… (565)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Ubuntu

UTM Remote Virtual Machines#1

UTM Remote Virtual Machines by Turing Software, LLC

Remote desktop for VMs
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
3.7๐Ÿ˜(52 ratings)
Free
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Access and control your virtual machines from your iOS device. Stream Windows, Ubuntu, and other operating systems running on your Mac remotely. This app requires UTM for Mac to function.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ’ก Solves JIT problem on Mac
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Nice for running OS on phone
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Works like a charm (with fiddling)
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Genial tool
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great solution for remote VMs on iPad
  • ๐Ÿ‘ It works just fine (on WiFi)

Room to Improve

  • โŒ Doesn't work on Linux PCs
  • โŒ Doesn't work on non-x86/x64 VMs
  • โŒ App didn't work on opening
  • โŒ Not detected my MacBook Air M2
  • โŒ Confusing interface and crashes often
  • โŒ UTM do not work on iPod m4?
  • โŒ Network error despite internet connection
  • โŒ Doesn't support Trackpad/Mouse
  • โŒ Barely does anything
  • โŒ Not ready for iPadOS 17.5
  • โŒ Unable to create VMs on iPadOS 17.5
  • โŒ Only works on WiFi
Termius - Modern SSH Client#2

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Developer Tools
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth and fast
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Secure with SSH/SFTP support
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Useful features like port forwarding
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Customizable keyboard and themes
  • ๐Ÿš€ Reliable and stable
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Convenient for remote access

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes and bugs
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Drains battery quickly
  • ๐Ÿค” Aggressive upselling of premium features
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell#3

xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell by ๅฉ‰ๅชš ้‚ต

SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Developer Tools
4.7๐Ÿ˜(2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#19in 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Fast connections
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to navigate
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Useful app
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great support team

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Security risks with storing credentials
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional bugs
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Lack of secure credential entry

More Ubuntu apps to explore

FAQ about Ubuntu

What are the best ubuntu apps for iPhone?
UTM Remote Virtual Machines tops our ubuntu apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 52 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 18 of the top ubuntu apps we rank are free to download, including UTM Remote Virtual Machines and Termius - Modern SSH Client.
UTM Remote Virtual Machines has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 171+ ubuntu apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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