Secure Terminal vs Gearence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Secure Terminal
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.
- SSH & Telnet connection
- Password & key authentication
- SFTP file transfer
- xterm-256color emulation
- Key generation
- Port forwarding
- Customizable terminal
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SSH Terminal to access multiple SSH server, with full support of "xterm-256color" emulation. Base Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format & Putty PPK) • SSH Agent • Key generation (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519) • Support for FIDO key (iPhone NFC only) • Secure Enclave Key • Support for Mosh, Sixel, iTerm2 image, ZModem and Trzsz protocols • Connection params are safely stored on Keychain • Connection history & localization • Connection through SSH proxy • Connection with Telnet protocol • External keyboard support • Terminal colors customization • Multiple font size • Image background • User font choice (fixed width only) • Pointer/Mouse support PRO Features (require in-app purchase): • Upload/Download files through SFTP • Port forwarding • Local text editor • Store unlimited connections • Files plugin support • Shortcuts support • Commands snippet • Hosts Status Dashboard • SFTP Commander • XWindow (iPad only)
Gearence
Access comprehensive Godot Engine class documentation offline on your mobile device. Supports multiple languages and offers powerful search and navigation features for an enhanced developer experience.
- Offline access to Godot Engine class documentation
- Support for Godot versions 2.x to 4.x
- Multilingual documentation support
- Powerful in-app search functionality
- Seamless navigation between documentation elements
- Dark mode and adjustable text size
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Unlock the Power of Godot Engine Anywhere, Now with Multilingual Support! Explore Godot Engine's class reference effortlessly on your mobile device. With added multi-language support starting from version 3.4, access documentation in your preferred language for an even better experience. Key Features: * Comprehensive Coverage: Access extensive class documentation for Godot versions 2.x to 4.x. * Multilingual Support: Starting in v3.4, browse class references in multiple languages. * Powerful Search: Quickly find what you need with in-app search. * Seamless Navigation: Easily switch between classes, functions, signals, and properties. * Dark Mode: Enjoy comfortable reading in low-light environments. * Adjustable Text Size: Personalize your reading experience. Join our mission to make Godot accessible to everyone by contributing translations to the class references! Discover the convenience of having Godot Engine’s powerful documentation at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gearence at none against Secure Terminal's 1. Gearence also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Secure Terminal's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gearence asks for nothing beyond the download.
Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gearence's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Gearence every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Secure Terminal | Gearence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (63 ratings) — better | 4.3 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 608 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | 智荣 覃 |
Customer experience
Secure Terminal
Gearence
Bugs and requests
Secure Terminal
Reported bugs
14 issues- 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
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- Password input is case-insensitive, causing login failures
- Background mode loses connections within ~30 seconds
- Slide-up toolbar covers the bottom line of text when using an external keyboard
- Pro features not working after app was offloaded/reloaded
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot log in to remote servers without a password
- External keyboard shortcuts sometimes stop working
- Background color change not working
- Cannot insert copied password into Linux terminal
Requested features
19 requests- 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
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- Make password input case-sensitive
- Fix FaceID authentication to be more robust
- Allow login to servers without passwords
- Add option to place connection shortcuts on the main screen
- Support background mode for persistent connections
- Improve handling of symbolic links
- Add Agent SSH functionality
- Allow storage of multiple named keys
- Make app protected by FaceID/TouchID on launch
- Access iOS password manager for SSH keys
- Remove bottom keyboard bar
- Improve handling of external keyboard shortcuts
- Add a way to cancel connections more clearly
- Make the main screen less blank and improve 'connect' button placement for single-handed use
Gearence
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Secure Terminal
- PRO FEATURE$4.99
Gearence
No in-app purchases
Questions
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