Best Unix Terminal Apps

220+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free unix terminal apps? 20 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
#4in Developer Tools
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Termius is a powerful remote access tool that allows users to manage all their connections in one place, providing secure access to servers, websites, and IoT devices. Access and control your systems with ease from anywhere, enhancing productivity and efficiency in your workflow. Try Termius now for seamless remote management.

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
4.8😞(146 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#25in Developer Tools
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Access remote servers effortlessly with a powerful terminal emulator. Connect quickly, personalize themes, and manage settings with ease using this essential tool for managing servers and running commands. Ready to simplify your server tasks?

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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A powerful Command Line Shell for iPhone and iPad with a wide range of coding commands for C programs. Edit text files and code with a graphical editor, create scripts in Python or Lua, and compile and run C code with ease. Explore a vast array of commands and functionalities all within this application.

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

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Terminal & SSH
Terminal & SSH
Terminal & SSH
SSH, SFTP, snippets, terminal
Free

Terminal is a versatile tool that serves as a command-line interface for users to interact with their operating system. It allows for efficient and direct control over system functions and processes, providing a seamless way to execute commands and manage various tasks. Explore a new level of control with Terminal.

🛠️ Developer Tools
(103)
5
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Free

Access a robust SSH client with xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell for secure server connections, interactive console, reactive editor, multi-sessions, snippets, device management, SFTP support, and more. Upgrade to xTerminal Pro for advanced features. Terms of use and privacy policy available at [https://septudio.com/](https:/septudio.com/).

🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.9K)
6
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
SSH, Ping, IPConfig, Tracert
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
7
a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run a-Shell, a comprehensive local Unix terminal emulator for iOS that lets you execute various Unix commands, edit files, work with programming languages, manage git repositories, and utilize network utilities. With support for multiple windows and Shortcuts integration, enhance your productivity by running multiple shells simultaneously and automating tasks efficiently.

🛠️ Developer Tools
(61)
8
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
linux command learning manual
Free

Access a comprehensive guide to Linux commands on the go with this app. Easily search, learn, and understand various Linux commands with detailed explanations. Enhance your Linux terminal skills effortlessly.

🛠️ Developer Tools
(193)
9
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
ServerCat - SSH Terminal
Monitor & Shell & Automation
Free

Monitor and manage your servers with ease using a powerful SSH terminal application. Take control of your server operations seamlessly from anywhere. Access now to streamline your server management tasks effortlessly.

🛠️ Developer Tools
(979)
10
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

This application is a local Unix terminal emulator for iOS devices, allowing users to run Unix commands, transfer files, edit with various tools, work with git repositories, and program in Python, Lua, JavaScript, and webAssembly. It also features network utilities and can be controlled through Shortcuts, offering a minimalist design with a small footprint. For more advanced features, users are encouraged to consider the full version of the application.

🛠️ Developer Tools
(14)
11
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Remote Shell & Server Manager
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
12
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal
for Claude Code, Codex & more
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(289)
13
Terminal#
Terminal#
Terminal#
SSH client
Free

A versatile tool for command-line enthusiasts, this application provides seamless navigation, efficient command execution, and customizable features for improved terminal productivity. Take control of your command line experience with Terminal today!

🛠️ Developer Tools
(109)
14
SSH Client - Terminal & SFTP
SSH Client - Terminal & SFTP
SSH Client - Terminal & SFTP
Termux, Telnet, iSH & PuTTY
Free

Access a highly secure SSH Client that also functions as a Terminal and supports Telnet connections, offering capabilities like Secure Putty, Powershell, and Mosh. Manage your remote servers efficiently with advanced security features and powerful command-line tools. Download now for secure and seamless server management.

🛠️ Developer Tools
(398)
15
NetShell - SSH Terminal
NetShell - SSH Terminal
NetShell - SSH Terminal
Terminal , Net & SFTP Client
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
16
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
Linux in your pocket
Free

Access a portable Linux-like shell on iOS with the ability to edit files using commands like sed and cat, offering advanced file management capabilities. Explore more at the provided GitHub link.

🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.1K)
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
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
MT — Mosh Terminal
MT — Mosh Terminal
MT — Mosh Terminal
Mosh Terminal for iPhone/iPad
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
20
Hey Terminal: SSH & Terminal
Hey Terminal: SSH & Terminal
Hey Terminal: SSH & Terminal
SSH Client & Local Shell
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)