Comparison

Secure Terminal vs Screenia

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

Screenia

Capture, edit, and share screenshots with cloud storage. This cross-platform tool offers annotation features and customizable hotkeys. Upgrade for unlimited storage and advanced security options.

Highlights
  • Screenshot capture (fullscreen/fragment)
  • Screenshot editing tools
  • Cloud storage for screenshots
  • Sharable screenshot links
  • Customizable hotkeys
  • Screenshot collection
  • Passphrase protection (premium)
Features
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Screenia is a cross-platform tool for taking and editing screenshots. It also provides cloud storage and allows you to share links to your screenshots. Available for macOS, iOS, web, and other platforms. Free version: • Capture fullscreen or fragment • Edit screenshots with pencil, text, arrows, and shapes • Save 100 screenshots on the cloud • Customize hotkeys • Sharable screenshot links • Original screenshot quality • 14-day screenshot storing period • Screenshot collection • Shared with me history Premium version: • Capture fullscreen or fragment • Edit screenshots with pencil, text, arrows, and shapes • Save unlimited screenshot amount on the cloud • Customize hotkeys • Sharable screenshot links • Original screenshot quality • Unlimited screenshot storing period • Screenshot collection • Shared with me history • Device metadata • Screenshot passphrase protection ____________ Screenia can be used without an activated subscription, with limited features. Premium version can be enabled with paid: • Monthly subscription $7.99 • Seasonal subscription $6.99 / per month ($20.99 total cost) • Yearly subscription $4.99 / per month ($59.99 total cost) Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in the Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screeniaapp Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreeniaAPP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/screeniaapp Contact us: hello@screenia.app Legal: Privacy Policy: https://screenia.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://screenia.app/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Secure Terminal4 screens
Screenia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Terminal at 4.5 against Screenia's 4.2. Secure Terminal also leads on chart position (#176 vs unranked). Screenia's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Screenia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62 and 79 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 84% of Screenia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Screenia every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Secure Terminal versus Screenia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure TerminalScreenia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (62 ratings) — better4.2 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloFRESH DYZAIN, TOV

Customer experience

Secure Terminal

All ratings62 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.5%

Screenia

All ratings79 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral16.5%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative7.8%

User reviews

Secure Terminal

From 62 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💰 Great value, one-time purchase
  • 🆓 Free version is very capable
  • 🚀 Fast and stable performance
  • 💻 Works across multiple Apple devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 UI/UX could be better
  • ❓ Lack of clear documentation
  • 🐌 Some features are slow
  • 🚫 Cannot log in without password
  • 🖱️ UI elements not always intuitive

Screenia

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 Easy screenshot sharing functionality
  • ✏️ Built-in editing capabilities
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎯 All-in-one screenshot solution
  • ⚡ App works reliably

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Photo upload issues
  • 🐛 Sharing to TikTok not functioning
  • ⚠️ App needs improvement and refinement
  • ❌ Limited functionality in some areas

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

Screenia

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Photos not uploading properly
  • Unable to share screenshots to TikTok
  • General app stability issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • TikTok integration for direct sharing
  • Improved photo upload reliability
  • Enhanced sharing options to more platforms

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99
3 purchases

Screenia

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Season14 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Annual14 Days trial$71.991 Year

Questions

Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screenia free?
Screenia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or Screenia?
Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Screenia averages 4.2 from 79 ratings.
Do Secure Terminal or Screenia have ads?
Neither Secure Terminal nor Screenia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or Screenia?
Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screenia every 6 weeks. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on October 12, 2026 and Screenia on October 7, 2026.

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