# OpenTerm vs Firelog

The clearest difference is price: Firelog at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. Firelog also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). OpenTerm's advantage is ratings volume (188 vs 42) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Firelog is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Firelog sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Firelog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of OpenTerm's written reviews are positive against 60% of Firelog's.

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, Firelog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTerm | Firelog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews) | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | #75 |
| Size | 86 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Valet Hero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780020867) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTerm

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

**Currently charting:** #62 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 |


### Firelog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firelog-firebase-console-app/id6744783540)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #183 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Firebase projects directly from your phone. Browse Firestore, monitor Cloud Functions, inspect storage, and track production activity without needing a laptop. Perfect for developers needing Firebase tools on the go.

**Highlights:** Manage Firebase projects on mobile, Browse and edit Firestore data, Monitor Cloud Functions and logs, Inspect Cloud Storage, Manage user authentication, Track production activity and alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Flash Sale | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTerm free?

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

### Is Firelog free?

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

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

Firelog is rated higher. OpenTerm averages 4.2 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Firelog averages 4.6 from 42 ratings.

### Do OpenTerm or Firelog have ads?

Neither OpenTerm nor Firelog shows ads.

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

OpenTerm ships an update every 2 months, and Firelog fortnightly. Most recently, OpenTerm was updated on September 22, 2026 and Firelog on September 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenTerm or Firelog?

OpenTerm currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Firelog at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*