Comparison

Remote Desktop Manager vs Terminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Desktop Manager

Access and manage all your remote connections and passwords from a single application. Centralize your data sources and connect to servers, virtual machines, and workstations with a single tap. Securely store and automatically input credentials for various services.

Highlights
  • Manage remote connections
  • Store and manage passwords
  • Automatic credential input
  • Support for RDP, VNC, SSH, FTP, and more
  • Centralized data sources
  • Access from anywhere
Features
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Remote Desktop Manager for iOS is a free tool that enables access to all your remote connections and passwords. Centralize your connections in workspaces and access your data from anywhere, from in the field with RDM mobile! Remote Connections ================ Remote Desktop Manager for iOS supports Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), VNC, Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), SSH Shell, SSH Tunnel, Proxy Tunnel, Telnet, FTP, TFTP, SFTP, SCP, Active Directory Console, WebDAV, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft RDP Gateway, Azure Blob Storage Explorer, Amazon AWS Dashboard, Amazon S3 Explorer, Website, SSH Port forward, Dell iDRAC, Dropbox Explorer, HP iLO, BeyondTrust Password Safe and BeyondTrust Password Safe Dashboard. Once configured, connections to your remote servers, virtual machines and other workstations can be easily launched using a single tap. Password Management ================= Along with remote connections, Remote Desktop Manager for iOS lets you save and manage your passwords and credentials from your centralized database or your local XML file. Easily input your credentials and automatically sign in everywhere. Credentials ========= RDM supports generic credentials as well as the following integrations: 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Keeper, LastPass, One Time Password, Passportal, Password Manager Pro, Passwordstate, Pleasant Password Server, RoboForm, Secret Server, Sticky Password, TeamPass, True Key, and Zoho Vault, in addition to our own products, Devolutions Cloud and Devolutions Server. Database ======= Remote Desktop Manager for iOS supports these workspaces: -Devolutions Server -Devolutions Cloud - XML File

About

Terminal

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • AI chatbot for server building assistance
  • Personalized themes and fonts per connection
  • Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions
  • SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors
  • Connection history and saved snippets
  • Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization
Features
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

Remote Desktop Manager4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal at 4.4 against Remote Desktop Manager's 3.7. Terminal also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Remote Desktop Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (58% vs 49%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Remote Desktop Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 110 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Remote Desktop Manager's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Desktop Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Desktop Manager versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Desktop ManagerTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (99 ratings)4.4 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews — better48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings99110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevolutions inc.Soufiane Benabid

Customer experience

Remote Desktop Manager

All ratings98 ratings
Positive65.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative30.0%

Terminal

All ratings110 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

Remote Desktop Manager

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient remote access
  • 🔒 Secure password management
  • 💡 Centralized remote connection management
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with recent update
  • 🐛 Keyboard and mouse integration problems
  • 🐛 Scaling and display issues on mobile devices
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with older systems
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance for some users

Terminal

From 110 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup
  • 👍 Helpful for SSH
  • 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
  • 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
  • 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

Bugs and requests

Remote Desktop Manager

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to add new remote connections
  • Credential vault not syncing properly
  • App crashes after entering master password
  • Remote desktop sessions randomly freezing
  • Keyboard shortcuts not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for external mouse and keyboard
  • Improve remote audio functionality
  • Provide better screen resolution scaling options
  • Enhance compatibility with legacy systems
  • Streamline user interface and workflow

Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
  • Crashes when attempting to connect
  • Backspace/delete key not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

Remote Desktop Manager

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Desktop Manager free?
Remote Desktop Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Desktop Manager or Terminal?
Terminal is rated higher. Remote Desktop Manager averages 3.7 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.
Do Remote Desktop Manager or Terminal have ads?
Neither Remote Desktop Manager nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Desktop Manager or Terminal?
Remote Desktop Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, Remote Desktop Manager was updated on September 19, 2026 and Terminal on September 24, 2026.

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