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There is no single best mobile SSH terminal for everyone. Termius is the simplest cross-platform starting point among the apps covered here: it has official iPhone/iPad and Android listings, with SSH, SFTP, and mobile-friendly terminal controls. ConnectBot is a documented choice for Android users who want a focused SSH client. Mobile SSH supports Android and iOS, but its documented distribution is a Google Play closed test for Android and a public TestFlight beta for iOS. These recommendations are based on official product and project documentation, not hands-on testing or a complete market-wide ranking.

Which mobile SSH app should you choose?

  • Choose Termius if you want a cross-platform app with documented SSH, SFTP, special-key input, and session features on both iPhone/iPad and Android.
  • Choose ConnectBot if you use Android and prefer a documented secure-shell client focused on remote access and file transfers.
  • Consider Mobile SSH if you want its documented Android and iOS capabilities and are comfortable installing through its current test or beta channels.

Before settling on any app, check that it supports your operating system and release channel, the authentication and connection setup your server requires, and the file-transfer and session workflow you expect. Store listings and project documentation describe features; they do not establish which app feels best in actual use.

Compare the documented options

App Platform and availability Documented terminal and session features File transfer and connection features
Termius Official Apple App Store listing for iPhone and iPad; official Google Play listing for Android. iOS listing describes special terminal keys, Bluetooth keyboard support, multi-tab sessions, and split view. Android listing describes a virtual keyboard, multi-tab sessions, and terminal customization. Both store listings describe SFTP. The iOS listing describes ECDSA/Ed25519 keys and FIDO2 support; Android listing describes FIDO2 and Pro proxy/jump-server features.
ConnectBot Official site identifies it as an Android secure shell client; the cited page does not establish an iPhone version. Official materials mention saved SSH hosts, visible special keys, and terminal customization. Official site describes transferring files to and from the phone.
Mobile SSH Project documentation lists Android 8.0 or newer and iOS 16 or newer. Onboarding describes Android distribution through a Google Play closed test and iOS through a public TestFlight beta. Documentation describes host profiles and extended key input; its terminal guide also describes OSC 133 shell integration. Documentation lists key and password authentication and jump hosts.

Features and distribution can change. Check the current official listing or project documentation before installing, especially if you rely on a particular plan feature, OS version, or beta channel.

What to check before choosing

Confirm platform and release channel

Start with the exact device you plan to use. Termius has official store listings for iPhone/iPad and Android. ConnectBot is documented here as an Android client. Mobile SSH documents both mobile platforms, but its onboarding describes test and beta distribution rather than ordinary unrestricted availability.

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Make sure terminal input suits your work

Phone touchscreens lack many keys used in shells, so check how an app handles special keys, keyboard shortcuts, and longer commands. Termius documents a special-key virtual keyboard on iOS and Android; its iOS listing also describes Bluetooth keyboard support. ConnectBot documents visible special keys. These feature descriptions do not by themselves show which input method is easiest for you.

A physical keyboard is optional. A compact Bluetooth keyboard may be useful for frequent, longer sessions, but consider portability and compatibility with your phone. Termius’s iOS listing describes both Bluetooth keyboard support and an in-app special-key keyboard.

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Check file transfer separately from remote shell access

If you need to move files as well as run commands, verify that the app supports the transfer workflow you use. Termius’s iPhone/iPad and Android listings describe SFTP; ConnectBot’s official site describes file transfers to and from the phone.

Verify authentication and network requirements

Confirm that the app supports your server’s authentication method and any proxy or jump-host arrangement you need. Termius’s iOS listing describes ECDSA/Ed25519 keys and FIDO2 support; its Android listing describes FIDO2 and lists proxy and jump-server capabilities under Pro. Mobile SSH documentation lists key and password authentication and jump hosts. Check current plan limits and your server’s compatibility rather than assuming that a listed feature is included in every edition.

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Compare saved hosts and session workflow

For repeated administration, look at whether you can save host profiles, keep several sessions open, and arrange terminals the way you work. Termius documents multi-tab sessions on both platforms and split view on iOS; Mobile SSH documentation lists host profiles. Feature presence is not a usability verdict, so consider whether the workflow fits your device and typical tasks.

Check plan boundaries and privacy needs

Termius’s store listings describe a free Starter plan and additional Pro features, including an encrypted cloud vault and, on Android, proxy and jump-server capabilities. Those boundaries may change; consult the current store page before relying on a feature or plan. The available official materials do not provide a directly comparable privacy or pricing table for the broader mobile SSH app market.

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App details

Termius: the clearest cross-platform starting point

The Apple App Store listing covers iPhone and iPad and describes Starter access to SSH, Mosh, Telnet, port forwarding, and SFTP, as well as special-key virtual input, Bluetooth keyboard support, multi-tab sessions, and split view. It describes Pro features such as an encrypted cloud vault, proxy and jump servers, and other integrations. The Google Play listing describes SSH, Mosh, Telnet, port forwarding, SFTP, a special-key keyboard, terminal customization, and saved commands, with additional Pro capabilities. Check the current store listings for plan details and limits.

ConnectBot: an Android-focused secure shell option

ConnectBot’s official site describes an Android secure shell client for remote shell use and file transfers. Its feature and help material points to saved SSH hosts, visible special keys, and terminal customization. The cited official materials do not establish an iPhone version or provide a full feature-and-price comparison with other apps.

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Mobile SSH: cross-platform documentation, test-channel caveat

Mobile SSH’s project documentation describes an SSH client for Android and iOS, with Android 8.0 or newer and iOS 16 or newer listed as requirements. Its onboarding describes Android installs through a Google Play closed test and iOS installs through a public TestFlight beta. Documentation also lists key and password authentication, host profiles, jump hosts, extended key input, and OSC 133 shell integration. Check current project instructions to confirm distribution status before choosing it.

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