# OpenTerm vs iTerminus

The clearest difference is price: iTerminus at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. iTerminus also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). OpenTerm's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 17) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iTerminus is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iTerminus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTerminus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTerm has 188 ratings behind it against 17, 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 iTerminus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTerm | iTerminus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews) | **[4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminus-ssh-client-terminal/id6447374195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Ravi Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681138880) |

## 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 |


### iTerminus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminus-ssh-client-terminal/id6447374195)

A fast and secure SSH terminal for managing servers and remote devices. Offers SFTP file transfer, customizable terminal screens, and multiple authentication methods. Ideal for developers and system administrators.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure SSH connections, SFTP file transfer, Customizable terminal screen, Multiple authentication methods, Xterm/VT100 support, Font and color customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTerm free?

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

### Is iTerminus free?

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

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

iTerminus is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while iTerminus averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do OpenTerm or iTerminus have ads?

Neither OpenTerm nor iTerminus shows ads.

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

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and iTerminus every 2 months. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on October 14, 2026 and iTerminus on October 8, 2026.

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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.*