Comparison

Secure Terminal vs UpOrbit

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 Mosh, 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

UpOrbit

Features
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UPOrbit is a powerful, real-time monitoring tool designed to keep your servers and network services online and reliable. With support for Server Checks, HTTP/HTTPS endpoints, TCP/UDP ports, Ping, and DNS queries, UPOrbit delivers instant insights and alerts so you can act before issues escalate. Whether you manage websites, APIs, game servers, internal services, or distributed infrastructure, UPOrbit gives you the visibility and control you need to ensure uninterrupted uptime. What’s New • Enhanced Monitoring Engine: More accurate and faster status checks. • Improved Alert System: Smarter notifications with customizable thresholds. • UI Optimization: A cleaner layout for faster navigation and clearer status views. Why UPOrbit? • All-in-One Service Monitoring Monitor HTTP(S), TCP/UDP ports, DNS records, Ping latencies, and server health from a single interface. • Instant Alerts Receive real-time notifications when downtime or anomalies occur — keep your operations running smoothly. • Uptime & Performance Insights Visual dashboards show uptime history, latency stats, error rates, and performance trends. • Multi-Platform Support Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and macOS so you can monitor infrastructure anywhere. • Customizable Check Intervals Set the frequency of each check to match your service’s reliability and sensitivity needs. • Easy Setup Add monitors in seconds — no complicated configurations or integrations required. • Lightweight & Efficient Engineered for fast checks and minimal resource usage. Where to Use UPOrbit? • Website Monitoring Track uptime, availability, and response times for your domains and web apps. • API & Backend Services Ensure your API endpoints, microservices, and backend systems remain responsive. • Game Server Monitoring Monitor TCP/UDP ports and latency to keep your gaming infrastructure stable. • Enterprise & Internal Networks Detect DNS, Ping, and network anomalies within your internal environment. • IT Operations & DevOps Use detailed logs and metrics to support your operational workflows and incident response. • Cloud & Distributed Systems Monitor cloud servers, containers, and load-balanced services across regions. Key Features • Server / HTTP(S) / Ping / DNS / TCP / UDP Monitoring • Real-Time Alerts & Notifications • Uptime & Latency Tracking • Performance and Availability Charts • Custom Check Intervals • Easy Monitor Setup • Multi-Device Sync Across Apple Platforms • Clean, intuitive UI • Reliable background monitoring Keep your infrastructure online, reliable, and performing at its best — with UPOrbit. Download UPOrbit today and never miss a critical outage again. For support or questions, our team is always here to help. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Secure Terminal4 screens
UpOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpOrbit 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. UpOrbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Secure Terminal versus UpOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure TerminalUpOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — 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
Size196 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo Maguolo辉章 何

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

UpOrbit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99
None

UpOrbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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