Comparison

Secure Terminal vs UpdateFWOtaBLE

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

UpdateFWOtaBLE

Features
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Description EMTRON OTA Update is a service tool for EMTRON technicians enabling wireless firmware updates and GPS module configuration on machines equipped with EMTRON control units. Firmware Update Downloads the latest firmware directly from EMTRON servers and uploads it wirelessly via Bluetooth to control unit modules. Automatic mode detects the connected module, downloads the correct firmware version and performs the update without manual selection. GPS Setup Step-by-step wizard for pairing Teltonika GPS modules with EMTRON control units. Automatically reads the GPS module IMEI code using the QR scanner, connects to the control unit via Bluetooth and sends pairing data to the mapastroju.eu server. Requirements This application is intended exclusively for authorized EMTRON s.r.o. technicians and works only with EMTRON hardware. A service password is required to use the app.

Screenshots

Secure Terminal4 screens
UpdateFWOtaBLE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpdateFWOtaBLE at none against Secure Terminal's 1. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UpdateFWOtaBLE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Secure Terminal versus UpdateFWOtaBLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure TerminalUpdateFWOtaBLE
PriceFreeFree
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, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloEmtron s.r.o

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

UpdateFWOtaBLE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99
None

UpdateFWOtaBLE

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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