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Best Unix Terminal Apps

220+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free unix terminal apps? 19 of our 220+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Unix Terminal

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
#2in 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
Termux#2

Termux by FREE AI UTILS COMPANY LIMITED

Terminal, SSH, iSH, FTP, Linux
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😞(1.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#21in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • ⏱️ Saves time

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashing
  • 🔔 Annoying notifications
  • 💰 Paid subscription
LibTerm#3

LibTerm by Develobile S.p.A.

Command Line Shell
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😊(799 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a powerful command-line interface for iOS devices, enabling users to run various shell commands. It includes tools for coding in C, Python, and Lua, and allows for text file editing with syntax highlighting.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Basic UNIX command line utilities
  • 🚀 Handy Command Utility
  • 👍 Excellent
  • 👍 Simply awesome

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Not awesome
  • 🐛 400+ MB App size
  • 🐛 Странно.

More Unix Terminal apps to explore

4
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
5
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
6
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
SSH, Ping, IPConfig, Tracert
Free

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional network diagnostic terminal. It offers essential command-line tools for system administrators, network engineers, and developers to troubleshoot and manage networks on the go.

Network diagnostic tools (PING, TRACEROUTE, IPCONFIG)SSH client for server managementPort scanning and WHOIS lookups
🛠️ Developer Tools
(60)
ad-supported
7
a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

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.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(61)
paid
8
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
linux command learning manual
Free

Access a comprehensive offline manual of Linux commands directly on your device. Quickly search and learn how to use various commands with detailed explanations in Markdown format. Ideal for developers and system administrators needing on-the-go reference.

Offline Linux command databaseDetailed command explanationsMarkdown formatted content
🛠️ Developer Tools
(193)
free with in-app purchases
9
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
Monitor & Shell & Automation
Free

Monitor your Linux servers and Docker containers directly from your mobile device. View detailed resource usage, network traffic, and container stats. Offers an SSH terminal for remote management and automation capabilities.

Server status monitoringCPU, GPU, Memory usageNetwork traffic and speed
🛠️ Developer Tools
(990)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Remote Shell & Server Manager
$1.99
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
12
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
(367)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
SSH Client - Terminal & Termux
Termux, Telnet, iSH & PuTTY
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
(398)
free with in-app purchases
15
NetShell - SSH Terminal
NetShell - SSH Terminal
NetShell - SSH Terminal
Terminal , Net & SFTP Client
Free

A professional SSH terminal client for secure remote access on mobile devices. It offers a powerful terminal, SFTP file browser, and network tools for developers and sysadmins. Supports multiple connections, themes, and secure authentication methods.

Full-featured terminal with SwiftTerm engineMultiple concurrent sessions with tabbed interfaceSSH key authentication
🛠️ Developer Tools
(5)
free
16
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
17
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Master the Linux command line.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Mobile SSH Terminal
Mobile SSH Terminal
Mobile SSH Terminal
Secure remote server access
Free

Securely connect to remote Linux and Unix servers from your iOS device. Offers robust security features like military-grade encryption and secure credential storage, along with powerful terminal emulation for managing servers on the go.

Secure SSH connections with military-grade encryptionPassword and SSH key authentication supportGenerate and manage SSH keys
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
freemium
19
MT — Mosh Terminal
MT — Mosh Terminal
MT — Mosh Terminal
Mosh Terminal for iPhone/iPad
Free

This app provides a mobile terminal experience for developers, integrating with AI coding agents to send push notifications for approvals. It offers robust SSH and Mosh connectivity, enhanced iPad functionality with keyboard support, and customizable themes for a personalized workflow.

AI coding agent integration with push notificationsSSH and Mosh connectivityExternal keyboard and trackpad support on iPad
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3)
free
20
Hey Terminal: SSH & Terminal
Hey Terminal: SSH & Terminal
Hey Terminal: SSH & Terminal
SSH Client & Local Shell
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)