Comparison

OpenTerm vs HTTPWidget

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

OpenTerm4 screens
HTTPWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, HTTPWidget monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
OpenTerm versus HTTPWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTermHTTPWidget
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (188 ratings)5.0 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings188 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.嘉银 李

Customer experience

OpenTerm

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

HTTPWidget

All ratings27 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenTerm

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

HTTPWidget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTerm free?
OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HTTPWidget free?
HTTPWidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTerm or HTTPWidget?
HTTPWidget is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while HTTPWidget averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.
Do OpenTerm or HTTPWidget have ads?
Neither OpenTerm nor HTTPWidget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenTerm or HTTPWidget?
OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and HTTPWidget monthly. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on September 22, 2026 and HTTPWidget on September 22, 2026.

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