# Secure Terminal vs TestApp.io

The clearest difference is rating: TestApp.io at 5.0 against Secure Terminal's 4.5. TestApp.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Secure Terminal's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

TestApp.io holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Terminal has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 91% of TestApp.io's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | TestApp.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testappio/id1518972541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **90.9% 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 | 157 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [TestApp.io FZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518972543) |

## 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 |


### TestApp.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testappio/id1518972541)

This app facilitates easy sharing of mobile applications for testing and feedback. Testers receive notifications for new releases, while developers can manage app versions and team members through a dedicated portal.

**Highlights:** App sharing for testing, Feedback collection, Release management, Tester notifications, Member management

**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 TestApp.io free?

TestApp.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or TestApp.io?

TestApp.io is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while TestApp.io averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or TestApp.io have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor TestApp.io shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or TestApp.io?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and TestApp.io every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and TestApp.io on September 6, 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.*