Comparison

Secure Terminal vs Eye4 Plus

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

Eye4 Plus

This application allows users to monitor and manage IP cameras, smart WiFi units, and smart home systems. It provides a centralized platform for viewing live feeds and controlling connected devices remotely.

Highlights
  • IP camera monitoring
  • Smart WiFi unit control
  • Smart home system management
  • Remote device access
  • Live feed viewing
Features
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Eye4 Plus is designed for IP cameras, smart WiFi unit, smart home systems from VStarcam.

Screenshots

Secure Terminal4 screens
Eye4 Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Terminal at 85% against Eye4 Plus's 57%. Eye4 Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Eye4 Plus sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Secure Terminal versus Eye4 Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure TerminalEye4 Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloShenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Secure Terminal

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

Eye4 Plus

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99
12 purchases

Eye4 Plus

One-time12
  • Eye4 monthly card-7(KR tryout)$0.99
  • Eye4 monthly card-30$1.99
  • Eye4 monthly card- 7$4.99
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  • Eye4 monthly card(KR)-7$4.99
  • Eye4 half year card-30$10.99
  • Eye4 monthly card(KR)-30$12.99
  • Eye4 monthly card- 30$12.99
  • Eye4 yearly card- 30$18.99
  • Eye4 half year card -7$28.99
  • Eye4 yearly card - 7$49.99
  • Eye4 yearly card(KR) - 7$49.99
  • Eye4 yearly card(KR) - 30$129.99

Questions

Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eye4 Plus free?
Eye4 Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secure Terminal or Eye4 Plus have ads?
Neither Secure Terminal nor Eye4 Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or Eye4 Plus?
Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eye4 Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Eye4 Plus on September 19, 2026.

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