Best Unix Terminal Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free unix terminal apps? 19 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Unix Terminal Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoAug 2026
2a-Shella-ShellFree4.6★ (535)NoNoAug 2026
3Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
4TermuxTermuxFree was $9.994.6★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
5CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingCMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingFree5.0★ (76)YesNoAug 2026
6xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
7Terminal & SSHTerminal & SSHFree4.3★ (105)YesYesAug 2026
8LibTermLibTermFree4.5★ (804)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Unix Terminal

iSH Shell#1

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
#16in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent Linux environment
  • 👍 Great for SSH and network utilities
  • 💡 Allows running Linux apps on iOS
  • 🔒 Secure and sandboxed

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
a-Shell#2

a-Shell by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😊(535 ratings)
Free
#19in 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
Termius - Modern SSH Client#3

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in 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

More Unix Terminal apps to explore

4
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
5
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping
SSH client & network tools
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
(76)
ad-supported
6
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
7
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
(105)
free with in-app purchases
8
LibTerm
LibTerm
LibTerm
Command Line Shell
Free

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.

Command line interfaceCoding in C, Python, LuaText file editor
🛠️ Developer Tools
(804)
free
9
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Linux Manual & Server Status
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
(212)
free with in-app purchases
10
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Terminal Drill
Master the Linux command line.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Terminal - SSH Client
Remote Shell & Server Manager
$1.99
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
12
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
(113)
paid
13
PG Terminal Pro
PG Terminal Pro
PG Terminal Pro
SSH Terminal & Multi-Session
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
14
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
by Constellation Ltd
Free

This utility app provides a fast, secure, and intuitive way for developers and power users to connect to remote servers via SSH. It offers reliable performance for managing servers and running commands from any location.

Fast and secure SSH connectionIntuitive user interfaceKey-based authentication
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
15
Rumskrot Terminal
Rumskrot Terminal
Rumskrot Terminal
SSH to your server
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Endpoint Terminal
Endpoint Terminal
Endpoint Terminal
by Claremont Computer Network LLC
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
XTerm - SSH Terminal Client
XTerm - SSH Terminal Client
XTerm - SSH Terminal Client
Secure Linux Server Management
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
18
Terminal - VPS client
Terminal - VPS client
Terminal - VPS client
All-in-one terminal
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
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
(0)
freemium
20
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Daily command line flashcards
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Unix Terminal

What are the best unix terminal apps for iPhone?
iSH Shell tops our unix terminal apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top unix terminal apps we rank are free to download, including iSH Shell and a-Shell.
iSH Shell has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ unix terminal apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iSH Shell provides a Linux-like command-line environment on your iOS device. It allows you to execute common Linux commands for tasks like editing files with tools such as sed and cat, moving files, and other file management operations.
Key features include a Linux-like shell, the ability to edit files using commands like sed and cat, and general file manipulation capabilities. It essentially brings a pocket Linux experience to your iPhone or iPad.