# OpenTerm vs Connected

The clearest difference is price: Connected at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. Connected also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). OpenTerm's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 1) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Connected is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Connected asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connected 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, Connected every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTerm | Connected |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [寰宇 骆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045601874) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807)

**Currently charting:** #65 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 |


### Connected

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-for-app-developers/id6451065078)

This unofficial app enhances the App Store Connect developer experience by allowing you to manage app information, localizations, submissions, and user access. It also integrates with Xcode Cloud for build management.

**Highlights:** Update app information and localizations, Submit and cancel app review versions, Manage build runs and Xcode Cloud, Manage users and sandbox testers, Access App Store Connect Open APIs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTerm free?

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

### Is Connected free?

Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Connected is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Connected averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenTerm or Connected have ads?

Neither OpenTerm nor Connected shows ads.

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

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and Connected every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on October 14, 2026 and Connected on October 2, 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.*