# Secure Terminal vs Screenia

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Terminal at 4.5 against Screenia's 4.2. Secure Terminal also leads on chart position (#189 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | Screenia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** | [4.2 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenia/id1625566185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **79** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 84.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [FRESH DYZAIN, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533091976) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Screenia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenia/id1625566185)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Season | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $71.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- TikTok integration for direct sharing
- Improved photo upload reliability
- Enhanced sharing options to more platforms


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*