# Secure Terminal vs JellyCuts

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Terminal at 86% against JellyCuts's 33%. Secure Terminal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6). JellyCuts's advantage is chart position (#89 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JellyCuts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 33% of JellyCuts's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | JellyCuts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** | [3.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellycuts/id1522625245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 196 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Skyground Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001723930) |

## 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


### JellyCuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellycuts/id1522625245)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app acts as a powerful script wizard for your iPhone or iPad, enabling advanced automation and custom actions beyond the standard shortcuts app. It offers a streamlined coding experience with functions, macros, and direct access to iOS features, making complex tasks simple and fun.

**Highlights:** Functions, macros, and magic actions, Direct access to iOS features, Jelly Language with auto-completion, Integration with popular third-party apps, Script gallery for inspiration, iCloud Drive sync across devices, JSON Dictionary Builder and Icon Creator

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Standart | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Flower Hat Jellyfish Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Jellyfish Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Atolla Jellyfish Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atolla Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Jellyfish Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cauliflower Jellyfish Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lion’s Mane Pro Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Is JellyCuts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or JellyCuts?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while JellyCuts averages 3.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or JellyCuts have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor JellyCuts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or JellyCuts?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and JellyCuts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on October 29, 2026 and JellyCuts on October 29, 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.*