Comparison

OpenTerm vs Stream HTTP Sniffer

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

Stream HTTP Sniffer

This tool captures and analyzes HTTP/HTTPS traffic directly on your device for network debugging. It allows developers and QA teams to inspect requests and responses, filter traffic, rewrite messages, and even block specific requests. HTTPS capture requires CA certificate configuration.

Highlights
  • HTTP/HTTPS packet capture
  • Request/response history
  • Domain filtering
  • Request rewriting
  • Request blocking
  • JavaScript scripting
  • Keyword search
Features
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Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool is a mobile HTTP/HTTPS packet capture and network debugging tool. It is used for local packet capture on the client side, intended solely for local network debugging by QA and development teams. You can capture and view all HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses on your device without connecting to a computer, making it easy to debug application network issues. 1. Capture HTTP & HTTPS requests, with HTTPS requests requiring the configuration of a CA certificate. 2. Access capture history to preview request bodies and response bodies, currently supporting text, JSON, files, and forms. 3. Domain Filtering: Intercept only the traffic you need, avoiding interference with other applications. 4. Request Rewriting: Supports redirection and replacement of request or response messages, and modifications based on regular expressions. 5. Request Blocking: Block requests based on URLs to prevent them from being sent to the server. 6. Scripting: Write JavaScript scripts to handle requests or responses. 7. Search: Search requests based on keywords, response types, and various conditions. Before you start using the tool, please read the following: 1. The target audience for Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool includes front-end developers, client developers, back-end developers, DevOps engineers, QA engineers, and general users with some network analysis skills. 2. The sole purpose of Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool is network debugging, and it has no other intended purposes. Additionally, enabling Stream requires your authorization for VPN permissions. 3. Stream HTTP Packet Capture Tool does not upload any user data. Please use it with confidence, and we hope our trusted users will share it with industry professionals. If you do not agree with the above purposes, lack network analysis skills, or inherently distrust third-party apps with sensitive data, we recommend you carefully consider before downloading.

Screenshots

OpenTerm4 screens
Stream HTTP Sniffer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stream HTTP Sniffer at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. Stream HTTP Sniffer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). OpenTerm's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (44% vs 11%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Stream HTTP Sniffer is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stream HTTP Sniffer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenTerm holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTerm has 188 ratings behind it against 2, 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 11% of Stream HTTP Sniffer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, Stream HTTP Sniffer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OpenTerm versus Stream HTTP Sniffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTermStream HTTP Sniffer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (188 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Number of ratings188 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Xiamen Yidong Network Technology Company Limited

Customer experience

OpenTerm

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

Stream HTTP Sniffer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative84.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenTerm

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
4 purchases

Stream HTTP Sniffer

One-time4
  • 1 个月 VIP$2.99
  • 3 个月 VIP$4.99
  • 1 年 VIP 会员$9.99
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  • 终身VIP$12.99

Questions

Is OpenTerm free?
OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Stream HTTP Sniffer free?
Stream HTTP Sniffer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenTerm or Stream HTTP Sniffer?
OpenTerm is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Stream HTTP Sniffer averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenTerm or Stream HTTP Sniffer have ads?
Neither OpenTerm nor Stream HTTP Sniffer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenTerm or Stream HTTP Sniffer?
OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and Stream HTTP Sniffer every 5 days. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stream HTTP Sniffer on October 3, 2026.

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