Comparison

Polymer vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Polymer

Manage your 3D printer remotely from your mobile device. Monitor print progress with live camera feeds, view status updates, and control printer functions. Offers an optional upgrade for advanced features and multiple printer support.

Highlights
  • Live camera streaming
  • Print status monitoring
  • Start, stop, and pause prints
  • Control heater temperatures
  • File management and viewing
  • Remote access integration
Features
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(Formerly known as OctoClient for OctoPrint.) Polymer is the simplest way to manage a 3D printer, right from your mobile device. It works with any 3D printer with OctoPrint. You can start and monitor prints from anywhere*, and manage your printer with its advanced controls. It is built to be at home on iOS, sporting a beautiful, intuitive design. Here's what some users have to say: – "Works great. Love it. Wouldn’t own a 3D printer without it." – "Simple, straightforward, works like a charm." – "Must have for any 3D printer owner!" Extended feature list: MONITOR YOUR PRINTS ------------------------ • Live camera streaming: watch your print progress remotely. • Status monitoring: view the print completion, heater temperatures, time elapsed and estimated time remaining. • GCODE view (iPad only): follow your printer's moves as the print progresses. CONTROL YOUR PRINTER -------------------- • Start, stop, and pause prints • Home axes • Set heater temperatures • Extrude and retract filament • Set fan speeds • Set feed and flow rates • Disable motors • Multiple printer support • Add your own custom commands • Send and receive GCODE command messages to your printer • Use OctoPrint system commands • Control your printer's power supply FILE MANAGEMENT -------------------- • File viewer: view all your files and folders. See analysis results for your models (such as estimated print time), and view their print history • Create folders • Upload files to OctoPrint or your printer SD card REMOTE ACCESS ------------------ • Integration with the OctoEverywhere service for hassle-free, secure, remote access. ------------- * Using Polymer outside your local network requires configuring a remote access method. See polymer3d.app/remote for setup guides. This is an independent app that is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the OctoPrint project or its creator. OctoPrint is a registered trademark owned by Gina Häußge.

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

Polymer4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polymer at 81% against Terminal's 49%. Polymer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 112). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Polymer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polymer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polymer has 1.7K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Polymer's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polymer ships an update monthly, Terminal every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Polymer versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolymerTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better4.4 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better112
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLachlan BellSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

Polymer

All ratings1,641 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative11.4%

Terminal

All ratings112 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

Polymer

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent interface and design
  • 🚀 Responsive and efficient
  • 💡 Great features for controlling 3D printers
  • 🔒 Secure connection to OctoPrint
  • 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Missing some advanced features like plugins
  • ⏱️ Slow response times in some cases
  • 🔔 Lack of notifications for print completion

Terminal

From 112 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

Polymer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera feed not working consistently
  • Settings screen not loading properly on some devices
  • Printer connection issues after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
  • Temperature graphs and print progress indicators
  • Ability to remotely control printer via VPN
  • Push notifications for print status updates

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

4 purchases

Polymer

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Polymer Pro$9.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
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  • Incredible Tip$14.99
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 Polymer free?
Polymer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polymer or Terminal?
Polymer is rated higher. Polymer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.
Do Polymer or Terminal have ads?
Neither Polymer nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polymer or Terminal?
Polymer ships an update monthly, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, Polymer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Terminal on October 26, 2026.

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