# Secure Terminal vs Incident Response (Squadcast)

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Terminal at 4.5 against Incident Response (Squadcast)'s 3.2. Secure Terminal also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 6) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). Incident Response (Squadcast)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Incident Response (Squadcast) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Terminal has 63 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 75% of Incident Response (Squadcast)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | Incident Response (Squadcast) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incident-response-squadcast/id1501689101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642971872) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Incident Response (Squadcast)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incident-response-squadcast/id1501689101)

This tool helps tech teams manage incidents and keep services running smoothly. It facilitates collaboration on the go to resolve issues faster by providing real-time incident information and connecting all relevant stakeholders.

**Highlights:** Incident actions and resolution workflows, On-call schedules and visibility, Create and manage incidents, Incident notes and activity timeline, Real-time incident information, Cross-team collaboration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Is Incident Response (Squadcast) free?

Incident Response (Squadcast) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or Incident Response (Squadcast)?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Incident Response (Squadcast) averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or Incident Response (Squadcast) have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor Incident Response (Squadcast) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or Incident Response (Squadcast)?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Incident Response (Squadcast) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on November 6, 2026 and Incident Response (Squadcast) on November 7, 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.*