# Secure Terminal vs DeepLink Executor

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Terminal at 4.5 against DeepLink Executor's 2.8. Secure Terminal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (61 vs 11). DeepLink Executor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secure Terminal has 61 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | DeepLink Executor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeplink-executor/id1583586381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 157 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Mihye Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583586383) |

## 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 |


### DeepLink Executor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeplink-executor/id1583586381)

This tool allows developers to test app links and manage their testing history. It provides a dedicated environment for verifying deep link functionality.

**Highlights:** Test app links, Manage test history, Developer focused, Deep link verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Is DeepLink Executor free?

DeepLink Executor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or DeepLink Executor?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while DeepLink Executor averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or DeepLink Executor have ads?

DeepLink Executor shows ads; Secure Terminal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or DeepLink Executor?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and DeepLink Executor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and DeepLink Executor on September 10, 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.*