Comparison

Secure Terminal vs DnsChecker

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

DnsChecker

Features
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"DNS & Traceroute Checker" is a powerful network diagnostic app that helps you monitor and analyze your internet connectivity. With features like DNS record lookup, traceroute analysis, and real-time IP address detection, this app is perfect for network administrators, developers, and tech enthusiasts. Quickly identify domain information, trace network routes, and troubleshoot connectivity issues with ease. Designed with a user-friendly interface and seamless performance, it's your go-to tool for domain and network analysis.

Screenshots

Secure Terminal4 screens
DnsChecker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Secure Terminal at Free against DnsChecker's $2.99. Secure Terminal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). DnsChecker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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; DnsChecker costs $2.99 up front. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DnsChecker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, DnsChecker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Secure Terminal versus DnsChecker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure TerminalDnsChecker
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloDocs Printing SRL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99
None

DnsChecker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DnsChecker free?
DnsChecker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Secure Terminal or DnsChecker have ads?
Neither Secure Terminal nor DnsChecker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Terminal or DnsChecker?
Secure Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and DnsChecker every 8 months. Most recently, Secure Terminal was updated on September 29, 2026 and DnsChecker on September 21, 2026.

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