# xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell

> SSH Client, Shell Console Term

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1544728400](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1544728400)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1544728400`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 婉媚 邵
- **Category:** Developer Tools
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,942 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-23
- **First published:** 2020-12-17
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400)
- **Website:** [https://septudio.com](https://septudio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://septudio.com/privacy-policy](https://septudio.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

xTerminal is an all-in-one SSH terminal client designed for speed and security. Connect to multiple servers, run commands, edit files with vi/vim, manage sessions, and access your remote systems from iPhone or iPad with a smooth, native experience.

Key features include SFTP for file management, multi-session handling, command snippets, device grouping, jump hosts and SOCKS5 proxies, TouchID/FaceID protection, iCloud sync, copy/paste, batch execution, live ping monitoring, and secure local data storage. Whether you’re an IT pro or a developer, xTerminal delivers reliable remote access on the go.

## Rankings

- #40,758 — Overall
- #3 — cmd/ctrl+m
- #4 — console
- #5 — term
- #7 — cmd+m (mac)

## Review summary

Users praise xTerminal for its clean interface, speed, and reliability, especially as an SSH tool. However, many reviews center on a heavy paywall after a single free connection, unclear pricing, and limited free usage. Security concerns about entering credentials and key management, plus some functional/UI gaps (keyboard/import keys, ANSI support, gesture-bar overlay) further affect perception. Overall, it’s valued for performance and usefulness when paid, but the business model and usage friction deter many prospective users.

### Pros

- Easy to navigate with fast SSH connections.
- Practical, efficient, and does one thing well.
- Very useful SSH client with solid value for the price.
- Reliable performance and overall usefulness when paid.

### Cons

- Paywall/premium pricing blocks features after a single free connection; critics call the pricing predatory or unclear.
- Free version is limited to one connection/profile, restricting use.
- Security/privacy concerns: requires entering credentials (username, password, private key) and potential exposure.
- Key management and input friction: cannot import keys; must manually type long keys; limited credential handling.
- UI/UX gaps and feature limitations: copy/paste may be paid, ANSI sequence support is lacking, gesture bar can obscure controls, and occasional UI bugs.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1544728400)