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OpenTerm

OpenTerm

Terminal emulator

190 ratings
45 reviews
#68 in paid Developer Tools
🔧 Utilities
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$4.99
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Released
December 15, 2019
Updated
October 16, 2025

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Developer

CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
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About

This app provides a powerful command-line interface on iOS, enabling users to execute a wide range of Linux commands, manage files, and connect to remote servers via SSH/FTP. It supports scripting languages like Python and Lua, making it ideal for developers and tech professionals on the move.

✓Comprehensive command library
✓File management
✓Network tools
✓SSH/FTP remote access
✓Python and Lua interpreter support
✓Customizable settings
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What users say about OpenTerm

Reviews of OpenTerm are mixed: the Developer Tools app is rated 4.2/5 from 190 App Store ratings. What users like most: good for Linux users, customizations and shortcuts appreciated. Top complaints: SSH connection issues, output formatting problems. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Good for Linux users
  • 👍Customizations and shortcuts appreciated
  • 👍Useful for experienced CLI users
  • 👍Works on older iPhones
  • 👍Good initial impressions
  • 👍Positive feedback in Russian and Japanese

Negative things

  • 🐛SSH connection issues
  • 🐛Output formatting problems
  • 🐛Missing essential commands
  • 🐛Password not obscured during SSH
  • 🐛App crashes or freezes
  • 🐛Not a real terminal, just for show
  • 🐛UI issues with floating keyboard
  • 🐛Cannot connect to iCloud
  • 🐛Limited functionality for the price
  • 🐛Unclear how to use the app
  • 🐛SSH port selection unavailable
  • 🐛Password displayed in clear text over SSH
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What's New in OpenTerm

2.1

October 16, 2025

Our app is now fully compatible with iOS 26 and introduces the new Liquid Glass experience.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$3.99

Lifetime Premium

Advanced features, new shell commands!

Charts

Top Paid

📊 68

Developer Tools

The app has maintained its position at 68 recently.

Last updated on November 2, 2026.

User reviews

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4i1369i

Awesome! Keep up the good work!
Iialien369

Bug

Can no longer ssh to raspberry pi. Handshake error. Never had problem before.
Rredtoo

Not the same app anymore.

This app used to allow you to scan local networks via the scan command.
AAccordingtomark

Confused after upgrading to premium

I just ugraded to premium and now when I select options from the settings menu it opens the wrong one, e.g. I wasn't planning on leaving this review, I wanted to change the size of the font and when I clicked the option to change the font size it brought me here...-____- UPDATE: After relaunching the app everything seems normal
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KCKali is Confused

Good for Linux users-Initial review

Honestly pretty good for its price, I like the customizations and the shortcuts with typing and the file shortcut
I personally use Linux so this app is really good and easy to use imo than most terminal apps
AAustinDank
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

Handshake error when SSHing to Raspberry Pi

Bug

Scan command no longer works for local networks

Bug

Settings menu opens wrong options after premium upgrade

Bug

Output of commands like ls, cat is truncated to one line

Bug

Uptime command not working

Bug

SSH connection established but commands don't execute correctly (e.g., 'pwd' prints literally)

Bug

DIG command missing despite being listed in description

Bug

Password prompt for SSH does not obscure input

Bug

App sends extra enter key presses during sudo password entry

Bug

App buttons at top of screen, no text visible with floating keyboard on iPad

Bug

SSH and Telnet commands do not work

Bug

App crashes on traceroute

Bug

Cannot select specific SSH port

Bug

Password displayed in clear text over SSH

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add apt, apk, pkg, add, git, git clone commands

Feature

Add support for specific SSH ports

Feature

Improve explanation and examples for new users

Feature

Allow easier interaction with local files

Feature

Add manual or documentation

Feature

FAQ

What does OpenTerm do?

OpenTerm brings the power of a command-line interface to iOS. It allows users to execute a wide range of Linux-based commands, manage files directly on their device, and connect to remote servers using SSH and FTP/SFTP.

What are the key features of OpenTerm?

Key features include a comprehensive command library with popular Linux commands, robust file management capabilities, network diagnostic tools, secure remote access via SSH/FTP, built-in utilities like awk and sed, and support for running Python and Lua interpreters.

Is OpenTerm free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This model suggests that while core functionality is available for free, certain advanced features or enhancements might require a purchase.

What kind of commands can I run on OpenTerm?

You can run many popular Linux commands such as `ls`, `cat`, `grep`, `curl`, `ssh`, `scp`, `ping`, `nslookup`, and `nc`. The app also supports scripting utilities like `awk` and `sed`, and file compression with `gzip`.

Can I use OpenTerm for programming?

Yes, OpenTerm supports running interpreters for programming languages like Python and Lua. This allows you to test code snippets, run quick scripts, or automate tasks directly from your iOS device.