# OpenTerm vs Gantry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gantry at none against OpenTerm's 1. Gantry also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). OpenTerm's advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

OpenTerm costs $4.99 and Gantry $1.99 up front. OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gantry asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTerm | Gantry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **188** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) | [Chad Neal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880525406) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTerm

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for Linux users
- 👍 Customizations and shortcuts appreciated
- 👍 Useful for experienced CLI users
- 👍 Works on older iPhones
- 👍 Good initial impressions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 SSH connection issues
- 🐛 Output formatting problems
- 🐛 Missing essential commands
- 🐛 Password not obscured during SSH
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Handshake error when SSHing to Raspberry Pi
- Scan command no longer works for local networks
- Settings menu opens wrong options after premium upgrade
- Output of commands like ls, cat is truncated to one line
- Uptime command not working

**Requested features**

- Add apt, apk, pkg, add, git, git clone commands
- Add support for specific SSH ports
- Improve explanation and examples for new users
- Allow easier interaction with local files
- Add manual or documentation


### Gantry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gantry/id6759813683)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTerm free?

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

### Is Gantry free?

Gantry costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do OpenTerm or Gantry have ads?

Neither OpenTerm nor Gantry shows ads.

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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.*