SystemTrackr vs ZenTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SystemTrackr
Monitor the online status of web or local servers by adding them to a list. Quickly check if a server is reachable on a specific port and access addresses directly from the app or Safari. A Today Widget offers convenient quick checks.
- Monitor server online status
- Add servers by IP or domain
- Check reachability on specific ports
- Open addresses in-app or Safari
- Today Widget for quick checks
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With this handy app you can now get an overview over the online status of a web or local server! Just add them to your list and see if the server can be reached. Features: ***See if server is reachable in the app! ***Add new server with IP-adress or domain! ***Check reachability on specific port! ***Long press item and open the address right in the app or Safari! ***Fancy "Today-Widget" for quick check! More features to come! Thank you very much for your support and feedback!
ZenTerm
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ZenTerm is a self-hosted terminal client for iPhone and iPad, designed to run AI coding agents on a server you own — no cloud, no middleman, no account. It connects your device directly to your own machine (a Mac at home, a single-board computer, or a Linux VPS), letting you browse, edit, and run commands from anywhere. FEATURES • Full Terminal — A real xterm.js-based shell with tmux multi-window tabs • Multiple Sessions — Run several AI coding agents in parallel and switch between them • iPad Workspace — Landscape support, sidebar navigation, and split panes for side-by-side work • Guided Setup — Start the Gateway, pair by QR code, and configure remote access step by step • Rate Limit Tracking — Monitor your AI agent usage at a glance from Settings • File Browser — Browse, upload, and download files on your server • Dark & Light Themes — A calm Zen Garden visual design HOW IT WORKS Run the open-source ZenTerm Gateway on a computer you own (any Mac, Linux machine, single-board computer, or VPS). Your iPhone or iPad communicates directly with the Gateway over WebSocket. Nothing routes through our servers — your data stays with you. WHO IT'S FOR • Check on your server from anywhere • Operate AI coding agents from your iPhone or iPad • Prefer a self-hosted, open-source solution over a SaaS terminal PRIVACY No account required. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. All data stays on your device and on your server. Gateway source code on GitHub: https://github.com/phni3j9a/zenterm
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZenTerm at every 9 days against SystemTrackr's every 2 months. SystemTrackr's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SystemTrackr ships an update every 2 months, ZenTerm every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SystemTrackr | ZenTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philipp Resch | Yuki Nakano |
In-app purchases
SystemTrackr
No in-app purchases
ZenTerm
No in-app purchases
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