# Face Mesh vs OpenTerm

The clearest difference is price: OpenTerm at $4.99 against Face Mesh's $19.99. OpenTerm also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). Face Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Face Mesh costs $19.99 and OpenTerm $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Face Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenTerm holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTerm has 188 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Face Mesh's written reviews are positive against 44% of OpenTerm's.

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, OpenTerm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Mesh | OpenTerm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562/reviews) | **[4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #179 | **#66** |
| Size | 1 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Visualize and interact with ARKit's 3D face mesh. Developers can see vertex indices, select specific parts of the face, and export index arrays for use in FaceTracking applications.

**Highlights:** Visualize vertex indices on 3D face mesh, Tap to select/deselect individual vertices, Select face outline and eyes, Export index arrays, Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful command-line interface on iOS, enabling users to execute a wide range of Linux commands, manage files, and connect to remote servers via SSH/FTP. It supports scripting languages like Python and Lua, making it ideal for developers and tech professionals on the move.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive command library, File management, Network tools, SSH/FTP remote access, Python and Lua interpreter support, Customizable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Mesh free?

Face Mesh costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenTerm free?

OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Face Mesh or OpenTerm?

OpenTerm is rated higher. Face Mesh averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while OpenTerm averages 4.2 from 188 ratings.

### Do Face Mesh or OpenTerm have ads?

Neither Face Mesh nor OpenTerm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Face Mesh or OpenTerm?

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, and OpenTerm every 2 months. Most recently, Face Mesh was updated on October 13, 2026 and OpenTerm on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Face Mesh or OpenTerm?

Face Mesh currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and OpenTerm at #66. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*