# Surge 5 vs Termpolis R

The clearest difference is rating: Termpolis R at 5.0 against Surge 5's 4.1. Termpolis R also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Surge 5's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surge 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Termpolis R sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Termpolis R holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surge 5 has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Surge 5 ships an update monthly, Termpolis R every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surge 5 | Termpolis R |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termpolis-r/id6809306362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #192 |
| Size | 73 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Surge Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442620677) | [David Engelhart](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809306364) |

## What reviewers say

### Surge 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #17 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This advanced network utility allows developers to intercept, process, and forward network traffic. It offers deep control over connections, including URL redirection, local file mapping, and HTTPS decryption. Ideal for debugging and network analysis.

**Highlights:** Network connection takeover, Modify network requests/responses, Forward traffic to other proxies, Intercept and save network data, Decrypt HTTPS traffic, Rule-based forwarding, Ad blocking by domain

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Surge Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Termpolis R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termpolis-r/id6809306362)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Control and monitor terminals running on your computer directly from your phone. View output, send commands, and manage multiple desktop connections securely. Requires the companion desktop application.

**Highlights:** Remote terminal viewing, Type commands remotely, Monitor running terminals, Secure end-to-end encryption, Pair with multiple desktops, Granular permission control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Termpolis Remote | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surge 5 free?

Surge 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Termpolis R free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Surge 5 or Termpolis R?

Termpolis R is rated higher. Surge 5 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Termpolis R averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Surge 5 or Termpolis R have ads?

Neither Surge 5 nor Termpolis R shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surge 5 or Termpolis R?

Surge 5 ships an update monthly, and Termpolis R every 4 days. Most recently, Surge 5 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Termpolis R on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Surge 5 or Termpolis R?

Surge 5 currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Termpolis R at #192. 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.*