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Termius Review: Comprehensive SSH Client for Mobile and Desktop

by Termius Corporation

Termius delivers enterprise-grade SSH, Mosh, and SFTP connectivity across iOS, Android, and desktop platforms. The app provides seamless device synchronization and robust terminal emulation for system administrators and developers requiring remote server access.

Detailed Review

Termius establishes itself as a cross-platform SSH client that bridges mobile and desktop environments with consistent functionality. The application supports multiple protocols including SSH, Mosh, Telnet, and SFTP, while offering port forwarding capabilities that meet professional requirements. Its synchronization system eliminates the need for manual reconfiguration across devices, storing connection details, credentials, and command snippets in a unified cloud-synced environment. The core functionality centers around a fully-featured terminal emulator with customizable keyboard layouts, gesture controls, and Bluetooth keyboard support. The interface includes a configurable shortcuts bar above the virtual keyboard, providing quick access to frequently used commands and special characters. SFTP integration enables direct file management through iOS's Files app, allowing users to transfer documents between local storage and remote servers seamlessly. The application maintains persistent connections through Mosh protocol, ensuring session continuity even when switching networks. User experience demonstrates particular strength in mobile scenarios where quick server checks or emergency interventions are necessary. The interface adapts effectively to smaller screens through intelligent gesture controls and contextual menus. Real-world usage patterns show administrators frequently accessing headless devices like Raspberry Pi systems, cloud instances, and network equipment from mobile devices when away from primary workstations. The application's design prioritizes functionality over aesthetics, resulting in a utilitarian but highly efficient interface. User feedback consistently highlights cross-platform reliability and mobile functionality. Jimmy John Parmesan (2025-07-10) notes the configurable shortcuts bar 'makes terminal navigation and editing a breeze,' while azs987 (2025-07-01) praises the 'uniform experience on Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.' Anonymous98033 (2025-06-28) specifically values the command snippet feature for learning and managing Raspberry Pi operations. These reviews reflect a user base that relies on the application for daily professional use across diverse environments. The application demonstrates notable strengths in cross-platform consistency and mobile optimization, though advanced features require subscription access. Limitations include the learning curve for terminal newcomers and potential complexity for casual users. Termius proves most valuable for IT professionals, developers, and homelab enthusiasts who require reliable remote access across multiple devices and platforms, particularly those managing infrastructure that demands occasional mobile intervention.

Key Features

  • Cross-platform synchronization automatically maintains connections and credentials across mobile and desktop devices without manual re-entry
  • Configurable keyboard shortcuts bar provides quick access to specialized commands and characters above the virtual keyboard
  • SFTP integration enables direct file transfers between iOS Files app and remote servers through secure protocol
  • Mosh protocol support maintains persistent SSH sessions during network changes or intermittent connectivity
  • Command snippet storage allows users to save and organize frequently used commands for quick execution
  • Bluetooth keyboard compatibility delivers desktop-grade terminal experience with full special key support

Why Users Love It

Cross-platform consistency
Mobile-optimized interface

Perfect for: System administrators, developers, and homelab enthusiasts requiring remote server access

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#13

1 from last week

Best Rank

#11

All-time high

Average Rank

#14

30-day average

User Reviews

Dominick.P
May 16, 2025

Absolutely the best mobile SSH (and more) client. Imagine a modern putty UI that auto completes commands, asks to paste passwords, and more. Beautifully done Coolest SSH Client Absolutely the best mobile SSH (and more) client. Imagine a modern putty UI that auto completes commands, asks to paste passwords, and more. Beautifully done

NaylorUD
May 20, 2025

Excellent terminal app. Use it daily on ChromeOS, MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS for over a year. Support was quick to help me and quick to add fixes. Best terminal app keeps improving Excellent terminal app. Use it daily on ChromeOS, MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS for over a year. Support was quick to help me and quick to add fixes.

a5hia
May 19, 2025

Literally just an SSH gui, with the same functionality if you were on the command line (except maybe less config) i use this to access a home media server and my desktop, and i'm still able to transfer files from my phone to the desktop of vice versa. Perfect IOS SSH Interface Literally just an SSH gui, with the same functionality if you were on the command line (except maybe less config)i use this to access a home media server and my desktop, and i'm still able to transfer files from my phone to the desktop of vice versa.

PGP_PublicKey
May 23, 2025

The best SSH client for mobile so far. I dig it 10/10 The best SSH client for mobile so far. I dig it

n00bmaster699
Jun 3, 2025

probably one of the best apps I’ve used since 2020 Brilliant probably one of the best apps I’ve used since 2020

App Details

Developer

Termius Corporation

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/7/2025