If you’re managing Linux servers, VPSs, or web hosting from your iPhone, I’d rank them like this:
1. Termius (Best Overall)
Best for: Most developers, sysadmins, and web professionals.
Pros
- Excellent interface
- Syncs hosts and SSH keys across Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, and iPad
- Built-in SFTP
- SSH key management
- Port forwarding
- Mosh support
- Free version is very capable, with paid plans for sync and team features. (App Store)
If you’re constantly logging into web servers for WordPress, Apache, Nginx, or Laravel sites, this is probably the best choice.
2. Blink Shell (Best Power User)
Best for: Developers who practically live in a terminal.
Pros
- Extremely fast
- Excellent hardware keyboard support
- Mosh support
- Local UNIX tools
- VS Code remote development
- Very stable connections
If you’re using an iPad with a keyboard or doing serious development from mobile, Blink is outstanding. (App Store)
3. WebSSH
Best for: Server administration.
Pros
- SSH
- SFTP
- Port forwarding
- Terminal tabs
- File browser
Great if you spend a lot of time moving files as well as running commands. (AppsHunter)
4. Secure ShellFish
Best for: Treating remote servers like local storage.
Its biggest advantage is integrating remote files directly into the iPhone Files app, making editing website files surprisingly convenient. (TermAI)
My recommendation for you
Since you’re managing websites, WordPress installations, DNS, and Linux hosting for clients:
- Termius for everyday server management.
- Blink Shell if you want the most powerful terminal experience and expect to SSH frequently from your phone or iPad.
For your workflow at Company Chicago, I’d install Termius first. It strikes the best balance between ease of use and professional features, especially if you also SSH from your desktop.