# Secure Terminal vs WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer

Secure Terminal and WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 31% of WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer's. Secure Terminal also leads on ads (none vs shown). WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer's advantage is chart position (#163 vs unranked) and ratings volume (389 vs 63). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Secure Terminal against 4.5 for WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer has 389 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 31% of WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer's.

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** | [4.5 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-tester-and-network-analyzer/id6450625811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **389** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 196 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [App Nursery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872320324) |

## 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 |

**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


### WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-tester-and-network-analyzer/id6450625811)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze and optimize your wireless network performance. Discover connected devices, assess signal strength, and test internet speeds to ensure a secure and efficient connection.

**Highlights:** WiFi Device Scanner, Network Analyzer, Signal Strength Optimization, Security Assessment, Speed Test, Network Monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiFi Analyzer Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| WiFi Analyzer Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍🏼 Simple and fast
- 👍🏼 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Aggressive advertising
- 😠 Overwhelming ads
- 😠 Unusable due to ads
- 😠 Misleading app description
- 😠 Subscription trap

**Reported bugs**

- App shows clapping hands and nothing else
- App does not perform its advertised function

**Requested features**

- Actual signal strength measurement
- Ability to use features without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Is WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer free?

WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer averages 4.5 from 389 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer have ads?

WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer shows ads; Secure Terminal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer fortnightly. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on November 3, 2026 and WiFi Tester & Network Analyzer on November 3, 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.*