Comparison

Secure Terminal vs MouseBait

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • SSH & Telnet connection
  • Password & key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • xterm-256color emulation
  • Key generation
  • Port forwarding
  • Customizable terminal
Features
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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)

About

MouseBait

This tool simulates mouse movement to prevent your screen from locking due to inactivity. It's useful for long work calls, data processing, or when you need your screen to stay active for remote work. The app offers adjustable settings for movement and timers, and is completely free to use.

Highlights
  • Simulates mouse movement
  • Prevents screensaver/lockscreen activation
  • Adjustable timer settings
  • Customizable control surface parameters
  • Adjustable backlight
  • Compatible with most iOS devices
Features
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MouseBait is a simple tool to simulate mouse movement, avoiding screensavers / lockscreens that are triggered by inactivity. Uses: - Working with dual machines (one reference, one development) - Long work calls requiring reference to screen - Online voice / video training with no user input - Long data-crunching operations that requires active screen - Constant availability for remote workers and telecommuters. **Logitech Mice with Darkfield technology (invisible laser) do not work* Features: - Adjustable deactivation stable timer / system / always on - Adjustable control surface parameters (gap, size, speed, movement, orientation) - Adjustable backlight (restores original on exit) - Compatibility with most iOS devices - Totally free (no iAP, no ads)

Screenshots

Secure Terminal4 screens
MouseBait3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Terminal at 4.5 against MouseBait's 1.5. Secure Terminal also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). MouseBait's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 53% of MouseBait's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, MouseBait every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Secure Terminal versus MouseBait: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure TerminalMouseBait
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (61 ratings) — better1.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloEnyi Tan

Customer experience

Secure Terminal

All ratings61 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.0%

MouseBait

All ratings19 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99
None

MouseBait

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MouseBait free?
MouseBait is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or MouseBait?
Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while MouseBait averages 1.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Secure Terminal or MouseBait have ads?
Neither Secure Terminal nor MouseBait shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or MouseBait?
Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and MouseBait every 5 months. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and MouseBait on August 31, 2026.

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