AnyDesk Remote Desktop vs Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
Access and control your computers remotely from any location. This secure and reliable software offers high performance and low latency, suitable for IT professionals and personal users alike. It's designed for seamless connections, whether for work, study, or support.
- Remote access from anywhere
- Secure and reliable connections
- High performance and low latency
- Ad-free for personal use
- Banking-standard encryption
- On-Premises or Cloud deployment
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Powerful Remote Assistance Software. Whether you're in the office next door or on the other side of the world, remote access via AnyDesk makes the connection possible. Secure and reliable, for IT professionals as well as private users. AnyDesk is ad-free and free for personal use. Whether you're in IT support, working from home, or a student studying remotely, AnyDesk's remote desktop software has a solution for you, allowing you to connect to remote devices securely and seamlessly. Quick Start Guide 1. Install and launch AnyDesk on both devices. 2. Enter the AnyDesk-ID that is displayed on the remote device. 3. Confirm the access request on the remote device. 4. Done. You can now control the remote device remotely. Why AnyDesk? - Outstanding performance - Banking-standard encryption - High frame rates, low latency - In the Cloud or On-Premises
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnyDesk Remote Desktop at none against Terminal's 4. AnyDesk Remote Desktop also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 112) and device support (4 vs 2). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AnyDesk Remote Desktop asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AnyDesk Remote Desktop against 4.4 for Terminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyDesk Remote Desktop has 28K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of AnyDesk Remote Desktop's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.
AnyDesk Remote Desktop ships an update every 3 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AnyDesk Remote Desktop | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (28K ratings) — better | 4.4 (112 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | 48.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 112 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AnyDesk Software GmbH | Soufiane Benabid |
Customer experience
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
Terminal
User reviews
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Powerful remote control
- 💡 Versatile for personal and business use
- 👍 Well-designed app
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Reliable remote desktop experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently
- 🔒 Concerns about scammers using the app
- 👎 Difficult to use, especially on mobile
- 🐛 Buggy keyboard functionality
- 🔒 Potential security risks if misused
Terminal
From 112 App Store ratingsWhat 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
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
Reported bugs
3 issues- Cursor control issues
- Inconsistent performance
- Unexpected disconnections
Requested features
3 requests- Improved support for external monitors on iPad
- More user-friendly interface, especially on mobile
- Stronger security measures to prevent misuse
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
AnyDesk Remote Desktop
No in-app purchases
Terminal
- Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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- Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year
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