Comparison

Secure Terminal vs Push Preview

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

Push Preview

Features
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Buzzzzzz - there it goes again. Another notification, craving your attention. But instead of something meaningful or urgent, it's just... more spam. When the tables are turned, and it's our turn to craft those notifications, we've all felt that sting of disappointment when our carefully chosen words fall flat. Introducing Push Preview, designed to refine and perfect the art of push notification - an experience and interaction that matters. Test Headlines: Experiment with different headlines to capture the essence of your message instantly. Test Body Text: Fine-tune the body of your notifications. Simulate Your App Icon: Try out various image colors to see how your app icon looks against different backgrounds. Preview with 2 or 4 Lines of Text: Choose between previewing what the notification looks like at the top of your screen and in the Notification Center. Send Endless Push Notifications: Practice makes perfect. Send as many test notifications as you need to nail your copy. Elevate your messaging, engage your audience meaningfully, and make every alert count. It's time your notifications became as thoughtful and considered as the rest of your app.

Screenshots

Secure Terminal4 screens
Push Preview3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Secure Terminal at Free against Push Preview's $0.99. Push Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Secure Terminal is free to download; Push Preview costs $0.99 up front. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Push Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Secure Terminal versus Push Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure TerminalPush Preview
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (62 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloAvery Intelligence

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

Push Preview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99
None

Push Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Push Preview free?
Push Preview costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secure Terminal or Push Preview have ads?
Neither Secure Terminal nor Push Preview shows ads.

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