# Secure Terminal vs Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Terminal at 85% against Code's 38%. Secure Terminal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Code's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Secure Terminal's written reviews are positive against 38% of Code's.

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Code every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Terminal | Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) | [Morella Folesani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152730077) |

## 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 |


### Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor-git-and-terminal/id6480347047)

This app provides a comprehensive developer suite on your mobile device, including a code editor with syntax highlighting and autocompletion, a file explorer, and integrated Git, SSH, and FTP/SFTP clients. It allows you to work on projects anywhere, transforming your device into a portable workstation.

**Highlights:** Code editor with themes and syntax highlighting, File explorer for easy navigation, Integrated Git for version control, Terminal with Bash support, SSH client for remote connections, FTP/SFTP support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Code Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Code Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Is Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secure Terminal or Code?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. Secure Terminal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Code averages 4.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Secure Terminal or Code have ads?

Neither Secure Terminal nor Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or Code?

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code every 2 days. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Code on September 12, 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.*