# Code Analyzer vs Secure Terminal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Analyzer at none against Secure Terminal's 1. Code Analyzer also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Secure Terminal's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Code Analyzer against 4.5 for Secure Terminal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 62 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Code Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Secure Terminal's.

Code Analyzer ships an update every 8 days, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Analyzer | Secure Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-analyzer/id1440411799/reviews) | [4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [卿 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229918041) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-analyzer/id1440411799)

Analyze executable files like .apk, .jar, and .jmod. This tool provides insights into the structure and components of various file types.

**Highlights:** Executable file analysis, Supports .apk files, Supports .jar files, Supports .jmod files, Developer tools

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secure Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695)

This application provides secure remote access to servers via SSH and Telnet. It supports various authentication methods, terminal emulations, and file transfer protocols. Advanced features like SFTP and port forwarding are available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** SSH & Telnet connection, Password & key authentication, SFTP file transfer, xterm-256color emulation, Key generation, Port forwarding, Customizable terminal

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURE | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Great value, one-time purchase
- 🆓 Free version is very capable
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance
- 💻 Works across multiple Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI/UX could be better
- ❓ Lack of clear documentation
- 🐌 Some features are slow
- 🚫 Cannot log in without password
- 🖱️ UI elements not always intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- SFTP cannot be opened when using a proxy server to connect to SSH
- Backspace clears the entire line, hiding the current working directory
- App crashes during docker compose pull with ZSH and ohmyzsh
- FaceID authenticates only once per app execution
- File transfer adds single quotes to the beginning and end of filenames

**Requested features**

- Allow adding more than one connection in free version
- Improve UI/UX for better intuitiveness
- Provide clear documentation for Port Forwarding
- Add ability to format/prettify command snippets in clipboard/saved commands
- Keep theme full dark and add plain simple b&w icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Analyzer free?

Code Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Code Analyzer or Secure Terminal?

Code Analyzer and Secure Terminal are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 71 and 62 ratings respectively.

### Do Code Analyzer or Secure Terminal have ads?

Neither Code Analyzer nor Secure Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Analyzer or Secure Terminal?

Code Analyzer ships an update every 8 days, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Analyzer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Secure Terminal on October 12, 2026.

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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.*