Please see the new app listing for Prompt 3, this version is in the process of being removed from sale.
THE #1 SSH CLIENT FOR iOS — POWERFUL FEATURES, EASY-TO-USE.
Includes Panic Sync, our secure, super sync service — for FREE.
ABOUT
It's classic. You step outside for a few seconds to eat some gyros and the server goes down, or you lie down to do some light reading and a web page needs an emergency typo fix. Maybe your company uses IRC. Maybe you just like to check in on your servers often. Either way, you're the type of person that already uses SSH. Having a quality SSH client in your pocket is a very good idea.
Welcome to Prompt 2. In the three years since Prompt was released and became a favorite of admins, we've been constantly releasing updates, while also taking notes on what significant new features people wished Prompt had. Then, we did almost all of it.
Prompt 2 is, simply put, an excellent SSH and TELNET client. But how can it make SSH tasks easier? Read on.
NEW IN PROMPT 2
• Panic Sync
Finally. Sync your favorite servers, passwords, private keys, and clips, between Prompt on all of your iOS devices. It’s fast, it’s extremely secure, and best of all, it’s free.
• Clips
Put your most-used commands and text bits into clips and access them with a single tap via Prompt’s keyboard bar. Clips can be stored globally or per-server.
• FaceID Lock
Secure Prompt, and only Prompt, using FaceID. Keep your servers safe.
• Private Key Generation
You can now generate keys without leaving Prompt. Drop 'em on your server, and you're off.
• Improved Key Management
Working with private keys is easier than ever
• Open Connection Switching
Easily switch between connections using a tab bar (iPad) or edge swiping (iPhone).
• Server Folders
Create groups of servers for easier sorting.
• A Fresh New Design
Sleeker, cleaner, beautiful
• iPhone and iPad Pro Ready
Looks great on any screen size.
MORE FEATURES
• Customizable Keyboard Bar
• Autocomplete
• Full Bluetooth Keyboard Support
• Agent Forwarding
TAKE CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY PROMPT 2.
I am still getting used to the amazing concept of ssh-ing into a server on an iPad. The terminal emulation has so far proven to be faultless, and the interface works well. With a Bluetooth keyboard, it's as functional as a laptop. I was demonstrating how data were being written to a MySQL database by a balance, and being read and updated from a FileMaker database, all on my iPad. Amazing. You can even store a public key in a saved server, which in my case skips me around the two-factor authentication hassle.Being bugged to switch back to Prompt to keep it connected is making me crazy. I have had to do that a number of times while writing this review, and the App Store app stops taking keyboard input when I switch out. Sigh. It's an unavoidable restriction imposed by Apple.If the programmers at Panic are ever sitting around trying to think of a bone to throw us users, the ability to change screen colors (background, type, etc.) would be cool, or the ability to create themes (or even a few more themes) would be nice.
Does the job, does it well.
grimmfarmer
Perhaps the most crucial app on my iPad Mini. Deals with the space- and UI constraints in a sensible way. I actually love the way that I need to re-authN to the app each time I switch to it (and that biometric is an option for authN), and the fact that the devs took pains to prevent data leakage via app-switcher thumbnails. Just enough assignable keys to drag heavily-used symbols (pipe, underscore) up and out of where Apple buried them on the default keyboards. Finally, very pleased with Prompt 2’s (so far, fully-transparent) IPv6 support. I’d recommend it to anyone who needs SSH on the go. Kudos!
Good, But Flawed
awrc
I’ve been using this a great deal recently to work on remote servers, and it’s excellent, but it does have a few flaws.1. Even when using monospaced fonts, it loses track of exactly where the cursor should be, and the cursor can end up offset anything from half a character to several characters from where it should be.2. It can become confused as to just how large the terminal window is, resulting in having to blind-type because the cursor is *under* the on-screen keyboard.In both cases, tricks that’d fix a real terminal (typing ‘clear’ or ‘stty sane’) don’t fix the problem. Closing the session usually fixes the first problem, but trying to fix the second can result in the server menu locking up and the program crashing.Finally, not a problem, but I would *love* to be able to have some form of ‘scp’ built-in to transfer files from Files or Photos - maybe sandboxing prevents it, but even having an option to send a file to Prompt, then select within Prompt from files that had been sent to scp to the current host would be great.
No more updates and lots of bugs on newer iOS
00ce6b185359fe8d64f320c
This was a fantastic app that really didn't need any more features added to it; just regular maintenance for compatibility. Prompt 2 suffers from a bug on newer iOS versions where switching apps will render the terminal unusable, by cutting off anything below wherever the terminal view would fall with the keyboard enabled. Unfortunately, Panic won't fix that for its paying users, because they want you to pay them again, for what amounts to the same basic product.I must admit that purchasing Prompt 2, only for it to be replaced by Prompt 3 (in fairly short order, and as a fully paid upgrade) made me swear off purchasing Prompt 3. I have used and trusted Panic's software for decades now, but no longer: this is no way to treat paying users. I honestly expected better from Panic.
Fixed!
• Resolved an issue that prevented Shared Servers from being displayed
• Fixed a potential crash when navigating the Server list
Version 2.6.19
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Information
Seller
Panic, Inc.
Size
19.5 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
