# Secure Terminal vs Linux Helper

The clearest difference is rating: Linux Helper at 4.9 against Secure Terminal's 4.5. Secure Terminal's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Linux Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linux Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 17 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | Linux Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linux-helper/id6445837987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [就洪 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569775618) |

## 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 |


### Linux Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linux-helper/id6445837987)

This app translates natural language into executable Linux commands, assisting system administrators. It also offers advanced Linux system problem analysis and a future voice keyboard input method.

**Highlights:** Natural language to Linux command generation, Linux system problem analysis, Voice keyboard input (coming soon), Increases administrator efficiency, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linux Helper Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Linux Helper Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Is Linux Helper free?

Linux Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or Linux Helper?

Linux Helper is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Linux Helper averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or Linux Helper have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor Linux Helper shows ads.

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