Overview

Features & Capabilities

Prompt 3 is the #1 fully-native terminal emulator across Mac, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro. One purchase unlocks four platforms, with SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, and Local Shells on Mac, plus Panic Sync to keep servers and keys in sync across devices.

Key features include fast GPU-accelerated emulation, Clips for quick access to commands, Secure Enclave with FaceID/TouchID, Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding, Mouse support for TUI apps, and rich customization of themes, fonts, and keyboard layouts.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Panic, Inc.
Rating:
4.30
(334)
2 new ratings
Version:
3.5.2 Last updated: 2026-04-06
Version code:
883677739
Creation date:
2024-01-16
Compatible devices:
Size:
42.84MB
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-22
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Developed by:
Panic, Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prompt-3/id1594420480
Website:
https://panic.com/prompt

User Reviews

Reviewers praise Prompt 3 for its immersive Vision Pro environment and strong SSH workflow within Panic's ecosystem. However, recurring concerns center on licensing and pricing, reliability and memory handling, Panic Sync dependency and server-sync issues, iPadOS UI quirks, and migration/friction with legacy purchases. Overall, it’s a powerful remote-work tool that is tempered by pricing, stability, and UX challenges.
Pros
  • Immersive environment for Vision Pro with attention to detail, praised by multiple reviewers.
  • Strong Panic ecosystem integration (Prompt + Transmit + Panic Sync) enabling a seamless SSH and file-management workflow.
  • Perceived value: many reviewers feel the experience justifies the price.
Cons
  • Subscription/licensing model concerns: ongoing costs, loss of legacy licenses, and uncertainty about future updates.
  • Reliability issues: SSH connections can drop and the app can be expelled from memory, disrupting work.
  • Panic Sync dependency and related issues: adding servers requires Panic Sync and sync can cause servers to disappear.
  • UI/UX on iPadOS: non-native UI, clashes with system window controls, and overall look not aligned with iPadOS.
  • Migration/purchase friction: loss of access to previous purchases and older Panic apps; some users were unable to sync across devices after upgrading.
Recent reviews
Updates remove your items if you don’t pay for premium.
by Ra*****, 2026-07-10

Downloaded, connected to a host. Ctrl key appeared pressed, even though it wasn’t. Tapping didn’t do anything. Eventually managed to disconnect. Left app, came back, now it crashes immediately every launch. Panic’s software is usually great, but this app needs more time in the lab.
by an*****, 2026-06-04
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