What Is Prompt 3?
Prompt 3 is a high-performance, fully-native terminal emulator designed for the Apple ecosystem, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It serves developers, system administrators, and IT professionals who require reliable, low-latency connectivity to remote servers via SSH, Mosh, and other protocols.
Positioned as a premium, "one-purchase-for-all" tool, Prompt 3 distinguishes itself through its deep integration with Apple’s hardware—specifically its pioneering support for spatial computing—and a strong anti-subscription stance. While it maintains a loyal user base, the app currently faces mixed sentiment due to its pricing model and synchronization reliability.
Prompt 3 Key Features
Unified terminal experience across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro with a single purchase.
Securely syncs servers, passwords, private keys, and command clips across all devices.
Supports SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, and Local Shells for reliable connectivity.
Keyboard bar integration for quick access to frequently used commands and text snippets.
Native terminal emulator for Apple Vision Pro, including a custom 'Terminal 33' spatial environment.
Uses Secure Enclave with FaceID/TouchID and YubiKey support for two-factor safety.
GPU-accelerated text engine optimized for up to 10x faster performance.
User Sentiment
High confidence · 49 reviewsTop Praises
Really excellent simple, accurate ssh client!
Prompt is an awesome app, I’ve relied on it for nearly 10 years.
Jesus at Panic support is very helpful.
Responsive and thorough support from a stalwart Apple platform developer.
Top Complaints (Impact Areas)
$99 for an SSH app is outrageous. That’s 10x the price of Prompt 2’s license.
I paid for prompt2 got a new iPad and now I can’t get the app i already paid for?
Do not use Panic Sync. They just disappear for no reason.
Panic Sync is unreliable. Today I updated and ALL my clips and clip groups were literally just wiped away.
Is Prompt 3 Free? Pricing & Plans
Model: paid
Positions itself as a premium, high-value tool with a 'one-price-for-all' model, explicitly rejecting subscription fatigue.
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #21 | 5 |
| Free | #92 | NEW |
Prompt 3 Pros and Cons
Pros
- Strong brand legacy and reputation for high-quality Apple-native software.
- Unique, first-mover advantage in the Apple Vision Pro terminal space.
- High-performance, GPU-accelerated engine provides a tangible speed advantage.
Cons
- Significant user backlash regarding licensing and lack of legacy migration paths.
- Reported instability in sync services (Panic Sync) causing data loss.
- App stability issues, specifically memory management and UI rendering bugs.