Comparison

OpenTerm vs iKeleton OSC

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

iKeleton OSC

This app captures body tracking data and transmits it to other devices via OSC. It's ideal for creating multimedia content by integrating motion data with various devices. Requires an A12 Bionic processor or newer for body tracking.

Highlights
  • Body tracking data capture
  • OSC protocol transmission
  • Multimedia content creation
  • Cross-device data sharing
  • Requires A12 Bionic processor or newer
Features
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An application capturing body tracking data and sending it to other devices using OSC, a protocol for networking sound synthesizers, computers, and other multimedia devices, to create multimedia content. Note: Body tracking functionality requires an A12 Bionic processor. This is limited to the iPhone X,iPhone XR, and any newer devices.

Screenshots

OpenTerm4 screens
iKeleton OSC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iKeleton OSC at 5.0 against OpenTerm's 4.2. iKeleton OSC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). OpenTerm's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (188 vs 3). On price, ads and device support 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 iKeleton OSC $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iKeleton OSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iKeleton OSC 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, iKeleton OSC every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OpenTerm versus iKeleton OSC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTermiKeleton OSC
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.2 (188 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings188 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#66 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Gwangyu Lee

Customer experience

OpenTerm

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

iKeleton OSC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenTerm

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

iKeleton OSC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTerm free?
OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is iKeleton OSC free?
iKeleton OSC costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTerm or iKeleton OSC?
iKeleton OSC is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while iKeleton OSC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do OpenTerm or iKeleton OSC have ads?
Neither OpenTerm nor iKeleton OSC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenTerm or iKeleton OSC?
OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and iKeleton OSC every 24 months. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on October 14, 2026 and iKeleton OSC on October 6, 2026.

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