Comparison

OpenTerm vs DashTabs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenTerm

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
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OpenTerm brings the power of a command line interface to iOS, making it the go-to terminal emulator for developers, tech enthusiasts, and professionals on the go. This advanced CLI tool is designed to function seamlessly within iOS’s sandboxed environment, supporting an extensive range of Linux-based commands and providing SSH/FTP client capabilities for secure remote connections. Key Features: • Comprehensive Command Library: Execute popular commands like `ls`, `cat`, `grep`, `curl`, `echo`, `scp`, `ssh`, and many more. New commands are added regularly to enhance functionality. • File Management: Seamlessly create, delete, move, and copy files within your iOS filesystem. • Network Tools: Utilize commands like `ping`, `nslookup`, `nc`, and `curl` to diagnose network issues and connect with remote systems. • Remote Access: Securely access and manage servers with SSH and FTP/SFTP, directly from your device. • Built-in Utilities: Includes useful scripting and automation tools (`awk`, `sed`, `grep`), and utilities like `gzip` for file compression. • Programming Language Support: Run and experiment with interpreters like **Python** and **Lua**, making it easy to test code snippets or automate tasks on the go. • Customizable: Tailor your CLI experience with customizable settings, such as enabling command aliases or configuring network connection preferences. Whether you’re troubleshooting remotely, managing files, running quick scripts, or testing Python/Lua code, OpenTerm empowers you to bring the full power of a command line wherever you are. More commands and enhancements are coming soon! If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at miaozhi.ai@gmail.com.

About

DashTabs

Access multiple developer consoles like Firebase, AdMob, and App Store Connect from your iPhone. Monitor analytics, monetization, and manage app builds with a mobile-friendly interface and customizable zoom.

Highlights
  • Access Firebase, AdMob, RevenueCat, App Store Connect
  • Monitor app analytics and monetization
  • Manage app builds and metadata
  • Mobile-friendly interface with zoom customization
  • Auto-refresh tabs at configurable intervals
  • Multiple profile support for logins
Features
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DashTabs provides easy access to development consoles such Firebase, AdMob, RevenueCat and App Store Connect, etc. You can monitor your analytics, watch your app’s monetization performance and even manage app builds and metadata right from your iPhone. These sites are usually not very mobile friendly, but we’ve made them easier to use by zooming out by default and also providing easy zoom customization per site. Feature Summary: • Easy access to the Firebase, AdMob, RevenueCat and App Store Connect, Google Analytics, Play Console, App Annie etc. with dedicated tabs. • [iOS >17] Up to 5 profiles, each profile has its own storage for cookies and logins. • Zoom out to view the websites like on a desktop computer. The app remembers your favorite zoom per website. • Customizable tab selection and ordering. • The ability to auto-refresh a tab at a configurable interval.

Screenshots

OpenTerm4 screens
DashTabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DashTabs at none against OpenTerm's 1. DashTabs also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). OpenTerm's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 33%) and ratings volume (188 vs 36). On ads, chart position, 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

OpenTerm costs $4.99 and DashTabs $1.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DashTabs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DashTabs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTerm has 188 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of OpenTerm's written reviews are positive against 33% of DashTabs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, DashTabs every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OpenTerm versus DashTabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTermDashTabs
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.2 (188 ratings)4.4 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings188 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#66 — better#140
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Actowise LLC

Customer experience

OpenTerm

All ratings188 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative46.7%

DashTabs

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenTerm

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

DashTabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTerm free?
OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DashTabs free?
DashTabs costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTerm or DashTabs?
DashTabs is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while DashTabs averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.
Do OpenTerm or DashTabs have ads?
Neither OpenTerm nor DashTabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenTerm or DashTabs?
OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and DashTabs every 10 days. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on September 22, 2026 and DashTabs on September 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenTerm or DashTabs?
OpenTerm currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and DashTabs at #140. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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