# Face Mesh vs xTerminal

The clearest difference is price: xTerminal at Free against Face Mesh's $19.99. xTerminal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (69% vs 33%). Face Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

xTerminal is free to download; Face Mesh costs $19.99 up front. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Face Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

xTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTerminal has 1.9K 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 69% of xTerminal's.

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, xTerminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Mesh | xTerminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-mesh/id1439354562/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#30** |
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Mesh

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### xTerminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Developer Tools, #91 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| xTerminal Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| xTerminal Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| xTerminal Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Import key functionality
- Improved ANSI support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Mesh free?

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

### Is xTerminal free?

xTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

xTerminal is rated higher. Face Mesh averages 3.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while xTerminal averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Face Mesh or xTerminal have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; Face Mesh does not.

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

Face Mesh ships an update every 38 months, and xTerminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Face Mesh was updated on September 9, 2026 and xTerminal on September 23, 2026.

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

Face Mesh currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and xTerminal at #30. 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.*