# Secure Terminal vs Search Ads Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Search Ads Manager at 5.0 against Secure Terminal's 4.5. Search Ads Manager also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Secure Terminal's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Search Ads Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Search Ads Manager 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 3, 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 100% of Search Ads Manager's.

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Search Ads Manager every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | Search Ads Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-ads-manager-analytics/id1526274521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 157 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## 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 |


### Search Ads Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-ads-manager-analytics/id1526274521)

Manage all your Apple Search Ads campaigns, ad groups, and keywords from a single, secure workspace on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Streamline workflows with powerful tools for bulk editing, campaign creation, and keyword control.

**Highlights:** Unified workspace for campaigns, ad groups, and keywords, Bulk editing of budgets, geo-targeting, and status, SKAG builder for single-keyword ad groups, Keyword control center with bulk updating, Campaign creation wizard, Automatic refresh and persistent settings

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium - lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Is Search Ads Manager free?

Search Ads Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or Search Ads Manager?

Search Ads Manager is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Search Ads Manager averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or Search Ads Manager have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor Search Ads Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or Search Ads Manager?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Search Ads Manager every 9 days. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Search Ads Manager on September 23, 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.*