Comparison

Stream vs xTerminal

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

Head to head
About

Stream

This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS network traffic on iOS devices. It enables capturing requests, replaying them, and managing host configurations for testing different environments. Essential for debugging network issues and understanding application behavior.

Highlights
  • Sniff HTTP & HTTPS requests
  • Capture and preview request/response bodies
  • Compose and replay HTTP requests
  • Configure hosts for environment switching
  • Import and replay HAR files
  • Compatible with iPhone X and iPad multitasking
Features
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Before downloading this App, We hope you can read the following introductions seriously. 1. Stream is designed for f2e developers, mobile developers, backend developers, sa engineers, qa engineers and users who have a certain network analyze abilities. 2. Stream is only designed for network debugging. Meanwhile, turning on Stream requires you to authorize VPN permissions. 3. Stream will never upload any user data, and we also expect you to spread to users who also trust us. If you do not agree with the above instructions, we recommend you consider seriously before downloading. Features: Stream is an iOS side network debugging tool, only for QA & development. 1. Sniff HTTP & HTTPS requests, meanwhile sniffing HTTPS requests needs you to install CA certificates. 2. Capture History, preview request body, and response body, supports text / JSON / files / forms. 3. Compose HTTP requests and Replay sniffed requests. 4. Support Hosts configuration, similar to Hosts in the PC features, for f2e developer and mobile developer to switch test environment and online environment easily. 5. Simple support on HAR files, you can export Charles / Fiddler / Chrome / Firefox network records to HAR file and then open in Stream and replay requests. 6. Compatible with iPhone X and iPad MutiTask.

About

xTerminal

Manage servers remotely with a fast and secure SSH terminal client. Features include a powerful editor, multi-session management, file transfer, and advanced security options. Ideal for IT professionals and developers needing to control servers from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Interactive SSH terminal
  • Built-in vi/vim editor
  • Multi-session management
  • Command snippets
  • SFTP file management
  • Secure port knocking
  • Batch command execution
Features
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xTerminal - Your Ultimate SSH Terminal Shell xTerminal is your all-in-one SSH terminal client for managing servers with speed and security. Whether you're an IT professional or a developer, xTerminal gives you the tools to easily connect, control, and manage your servers from anywhere. Key Features: * Interactive SSH Terminal: A fast, reliable terminal for executing commands on your servers. Eg: Use top to monitor system status or follow logs with tail -f. * Powerful Editor: Edit documents with vi/vim just like on a desktop, with full support for CTRL and arrow keys, making your SSH terminal experience smooth. * Multi-Session Management: Manage multiple SSH connections at once. Add, remove, and switch between sessions with ease, boosting your productivity. * Snippets: Save and organize frequently used SSH commands. Quickly search by name, command, or label, making repeated tasks quicker and simpler. * Device Management: Add your SSH servers, group them by labels, and search by name, host, or labels. Connect via password or public key authentication. * Advanced SSH Options: Support for SSH jump hosts and SOCKS5 proxies for enhanced security and flexible connections. * SFTP for File Management: Upload, download, edit, move, and delete files using the built-in SFTP, allowing you to manage files on your servers directly from the terminal. * Keep Sessions Alive: Use “Keep Awake” and “Keep Alive” features to maintain persistent SSH connections without interruptions. * User-Friendly Interface: Simple navigation with pull-to-refresh, search highlights, sortable lists, and drag-and-drop to reorder devices or snippets. * Live Ping Monitoring: Check device connectivity in real-time with ping stats, including ms and TTL, helping you monitor the health of your network. * Discover Network Devices: Easily find and save neighboring network devices for quick access later. * Secure Port Knocking: Add an extra layer of protection by using port knocking to guard your servers from unauthorized access. * Enhanced Security: Use TouchID/FaceID to protect your SSH sessions, ensuring secure access to your terminal on app launch or resume. * iCloud Sync: Backup and restore your device and snippet lists across all iOS devices, ensuring seamless access to your settings anywhere. * Copy & Paste: Effortlessly run commands from the clipboard or copy terminal output, streamlining your workflow in the terminal. * Universal App: Optimized for both iPhone and iPad, giving you a consistent experience across devices. * Secure Data Storage: All credentials and data are stored securely on your device, so you can rest assured your information is safe. * Batch Execution: Execute commands on multiple servers at once and view all the outputs in one go. * Startup Snippets: Set up essential commands to run on app startup, giving you immediate access to critical tasks as soon as you connect. xTerminal is built for anyone needing a fast, reliable, and secure SSH terminal. It’s perfect for managing remote servers on various platforms, including macOS, Linux, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, and OpenVMS. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use https://septudio.com/terms-of-use and privacy policy https://septudio.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Stream4 screens
xTerminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xTerminal at 4.7 against Stream's 4.1. xTerminal also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 133). Stream's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, 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. Stream sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTerminal has 1.9K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Stream's written reviews are positive against 69% of xTerminal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Stream versus xTerminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamxTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (133 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews — better68.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1331.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better#33
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStream Lab Inc.婉媚 邵

Customer experience

Stream

All ratings133 ratings
Positive75.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative16.8%

xTerminal

All ratings1,919 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative29.1%

User reviews

Stream

From 133 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free and powerful HTTP packet sniffer tool
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🔧 Useful for network debugging and troubleshooting
  • 💡 Built-in JSON viewer and utilities (RSA, Base64 encryption/decryption)
  • ✏️ Ability to edit and resend requests

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.x versions
  • 🐛 Gacha history recording not working properly
  • 🐛 'Code 0' error when generating JSON links
  • 🐛 VPN profile conflicts requiring app reinstallation
  • ⚠️ Requires installing system certificates (security concern)

xTerminal

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast connections
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 💡 Useful app
  • 👍 Great support team

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Security risks with storing credentials
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs
  • 🔒 Lack of secure credential entry

Bugs and requests

Stream

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Certificate installation fails on iOS 18.1 and 18.2
  • Gacha/wish history not being captured correctly
  • Code 0 error when retrieving JSON links
  • VPN profiles becoming non-functional after app use
  • Server connection issues (192.168.0.2:8081 unreachable)
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  • WebSocket messages lost after clearing capture history
  • HTTPS interception blocking website access
  • Request capture showing CONNECT instead of GET method
  • Certificate trust settings not appearing after installation
  • App functionality broken on latest iOS updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Select all requests button for bulk export
  • Ability to delete individual capture sessions/records
  • Gzip response content decompression
  • Breakpoint setting for request modification
  • Media file saving capability
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  • Custom certificate support
  • Local debugging interface
  • Improved font styling in UI
  • Support for older iOS versions
  • One-click export all requests functionality

xTerminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen on connection
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Nano text editor issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Import key functionality
  • Improved ANSI support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stream

One-time2
  • Coke$0.99
  • Coffee$2.99
3 purchases

xTerminal

Subscriptions2
  • xTerminal Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • xTerminal Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • xTerminal Pro2 variants$59.99

Questions

Is Stream free?
Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xTerminal free?
xTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stream or xTerminal?
xTerminal is rated higher. Stream averages 4.1 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while xTerminal averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Stream or xTerminal have ads?
xTerminal shows ads; Stream does not.
Which is updated more often, Stream or xTerminal?
Stream ships an update every 3 weeks, and xTerminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stream was updated on September 27, 2026 and xTerminal on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Stream or xTerminal?
Stream currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and xTerminal at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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