# Secure Terminal vs NFC Script

The clearest difference is rating: NFC Script at 5.0 against Secure Terminal's 4.5. NFC Script also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.6). Secure Terminal's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NFC Script holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Terminal has 62 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, NFC Script every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | NFC Script |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-script/id1517463040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 195 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Socket Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/456055935) |

## 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


### NFC Script

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-script/id1517463040)

This app allows you to connect to specific Bluetooth scanners to read and write NFC tags and SmartCards. You can retrieve card information, exchange data using ISO 7816 APDUs, and manage connections. It's designed for exploring and validating custom use cases with compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Connect to Socket Mobile D600/S550 scanners, Read/write NFC tags and 13.56 MHz HF labels, Retrieve SmartCard ATR, Exchange ISO 7816 APDUs, Manage PCSC interface, Load and send APDU script files

**Features:** 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 NFC Script free?

NFC Script is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or NFC Script?

NFC Script is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while NFC Script averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or NFC Script have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor NFC Script shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or NFC Script?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and NFC Script every 6 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on October 12, 2026 and NFC Script on October 1, 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.*