Secure Terminal vs MouseBait
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)
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.
- Simulates mouse movement
- Prevents screensaver/lockscreen activation
- Adjustable timer settings
- Customizable control surface parameters
- Adjustable backlight
- Compatible with most iOS devices
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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)
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MouseBait asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Secure Terminal | MouseBait |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (61 ratings) — better | 1.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 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 | 16.4 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Filippo Maguolo | Enyi Tan |
Customer experience
Secure Terminal
MouseBait
In-app purchases
Secure Terminal
- PRO FEATURE$4.99
MouseBait
No in-app purchases
Questions
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