OpenTerm vs HTTPWidget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Comprehensive command library
- File management
- Network tools
- SSH/FTP remote access
- Python and Lua interpreter support
- Customizable settings
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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.
HTTPWidget
Create a personalized dashboard to display data from any API, including stocks, weather, and sports scores. Save, test, and monitor HTTP requests, then visualize key information in widgets and charts. It's designed for developers but accessible to users with basic HTTP knowledge.
- Personalized API dashboard
- Save and test HTTP requests
- Display data in widgets and charts
- Process responses with JavaScript
- Track trends and set notifications
- iCloud sync for requests
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Build a personal dashboard from any API — stocks, weather, crypto, sports scores, and more. HTTPWidget helps you save, test, and monitor HTTP requests, then surface the values you care about in widgets and charts. It’s powerful enough for developers, but friendly for anyone who understands basic HTTP. --- Why HTTPWidget --- - Extract the info you care about and display it in the app, on your home screen, or on your lock screen - Save frequently used HTTP(S) requests and run them with one tap - Debug and verify API responses quickly - Process responses with JavaScript for custom logic - Track trends over time - Set notifications when values change - Sync your requests via iCloud Whether you’re building a live dashboard or keeping a close eye on key metrics, HTTPWidget makes your data glanceable and actionable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HTTPWidget at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. HTTPWidget also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 44%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.2). OpenTerm's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked) and ratings volume (188 vs 27). On 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
HTTPWidget is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTTPWidget asks for nothing beyond the download.
HTTPWidget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTerm has 188 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of OpenTerm's written reviews are positive against 88% of HTTPWidget's.
OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, HTTPWidget monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | OpenTerm | HTTPWidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (188 ratings) | 5.0 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | 88.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 188 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #62 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | 嘉银 李 |
Customer experience
OpenTerm
HTTPWidget
In-app purchases
OpenTerm
- Lifetime Premium$3.99
HTTPWidget
No in-app purchases









