Secure Terminal vs Device Info Toolkit
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 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)
Device Info Toolkit
Access comprehensive details about your device's hardware, software, network, and battery. Perform internet speed tests and ping verifications. Ideal for developers and tech-savvy users seeking in-depth device diagnostics.
- Detailed hardware and software information
- Storage and battery analysis
- Network and Wi-Fi diagnostics
- Sensor and CPU details
- Internet speed test
- Ping verification
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Device Info Toolkit: Your Complete Guide to Device Information Discover everything about your iPhone or iPad with Device Info Toolkit - the essential tool for developers and tech enthusiasts! Key Features: Detailed hardware and software information Comprehensive storage and battery analysis Network and Wi-Fi diagnostics Sensor and CPU details Operating system data New Additions: Internet speed test Ping verification Deep linking support Perfect for: App developers Software testers IT technicians Advanced users Why Choose Device Info Toolkit: Intuitive and easy-to-use interface Accurate and up-to-date information Ideal for device diagnostics and optimization Comprehensive tool in a single app Make informed decisions about your device and enhance your development work. Download Device Info Toolkit now and have the power of information at your fingertips! Privacy Policy: https://jxnata.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-11c091336ffe803597fbea489af7c8af Terms and Conditions: https://jxnata.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-11c091336ffe80fba5bac0f8ba7eba6b
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Secure Terminal at none against Device Info Toolkit's shown. Secure Terminal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Device Info Toolkit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 73% of Device Info Toolkit's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure Terminal | Device Info Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (62 ratings) — better | 4.3 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Jonata Oliveira |
Customer experience
Secure Terminal
Device Info Toolkit
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
Device Info Toolkit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Secure Terminal
- PRO FEATURE$4.99
Device Info Toolkit
- Device Info Premium: Annual$1.991 Year
- Device Info Premium$3.99
Questions
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