# OpenTerm vs WebProxyTool

The clearest difference is price: WebProxyTool at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. WebProxyTool also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (65% vs 44%). OpenTerm's advantage is chart position (#63 vs #197). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

WebProxyTool is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WebProxyTool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WebProxyTool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 307 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of OpenTerm's written reviews are positive against 65% of WebProxyTool's.

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, WebProxyTool every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTerm | WebProxyTool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews) | **[4.4 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool-inspect-network/id1578538118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **307** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | #197 |
| Size | 86 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful command-line interface on iOS, enabling users to execute a wide range of Linux commands, manage files, and connect to remote servers via SSH/FTP. It supports scripting languages like Python and Lua, making it ideal for developers and tech professionals on the move.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive command library, File management, Network tools, SSH/FTP remote access, Python and Lua interpreter support, Customizable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### WebProxyTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool-inspect-network/id1578538118)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app acts as a local proxy to capture and display all network data transmitted and received by your device and apps. It securely decrypts HTTPS traffic by generating a local trust certificate, ensuring all data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Captures and displays network data, Routes HTTPS traffic locally, Decrypts HTTPS traffic, Generates local trust certificate, Man-in-the-middle proxy functionality, Local data storage for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebProxyTool Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| WebProxyTool Pro 1 Year | $18.49 | per year |
| WebProxyTool Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy-to-use interface and intuitive design
- 🎯 Effective traffic capture and request inspection
- 💰 Free functionality for core features
- 🔍 Helpful for debugging applications
- ⚡ Works well when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and black screen issues
- ⚠️ Certificate installation problems and failures
- 🔒 Data safety and privacy concerns
- 💸 Controversial subscription pricing model
- 🌐 Network performance degradation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Black screen appears when opening requests
- Stuck on privacy statement screen
- Certificate installation not recognized
- Unable to progress past setup steps 2-3

**Requested features**

- Search bar and request filtering functionality
- Export data as CSV or JSON format
- Delete old requests to reduce clutter
- Copy function for captured data
- Filter by request size and type (POST/GET)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTerm free?

OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is WebProxyTool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenTerm or WebProxyTool?

WebProxyTool is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while WebProxyTool averages 4.4 from 307 ratings.

### Do OpenTerm or WebProxyTool have ads?

Neither OpenTerm nor WebProxyTool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTerm or WebProxyTool?

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and WebProxyTool every 8 days. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on September 22, 2026 and WebProxyTool on September 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenTerm or WebProxyTool?

OpenTerm currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and WebProxyTool at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*