Comparison

TRIGGERcmd vs Terminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TRIGGERcmd

Control your computers remotely by running custom commands. Automate tasks like installing updates, opening garage doors, or executing scripts from your mobile device. Securely trigger actions without exposing your command details.

Highlights
  • Run custom commands remotely
  • Automate computer tasks
  • Secure trigger system
  • Install updates remotely
  • Open garage doors
  • Execute scripts
Features
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Your commands could install updates, open your garage, run a script, or anything else you decide. 1. Go to triggercmd.com and created an account. 2. Install a TRIGGERcmd agent on your computer. 3. Setup commands you want to trigger remotely. 4. Log into this app and trigger your commands. Each command gets a trigger. Only the triggers are stored in the cloud, not the actual commands. If you use social authentication (Facebook, Twitter, or Google) to create your account, you'll also need to set a password in your user profile. Click your name in the upper-right after logging in at triggercmd.com to access your profile.

About

Terminal

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • AI chatbot for server building assistance
  • Personalized themes and fonts per connection
  • Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions
  • SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors
  • Connection history and saved snippets
  • Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization
Features
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

TRIGGERcmd3 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TRIGGERcmd at 5.0 against Terminal's 4.4. TRIGGERcmd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (111 vs 2). 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

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TRIGGERcmd asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TRIGGERcmd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 111 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRIGGERcmd ships an update every 4 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TRIGGERcmd versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRIGGERcmdTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (111 ratings)
Positive reviews—48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVanderMey Consulting, LLCSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

TRIGGERcmd

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Terminal

All ratings110 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

TRIGGERcmd

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
  • Crashes when attempting to connect
  • Backspace/delete key not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

TRIGGERcmd

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is TRIGGERcmd free?
TRIGGERcmd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TRIGGERcmd or Terminal?
TRIGGERcmd is rated higher. TRIGGERcmd averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 111 ratings.
Do TRIGGERcmd or Terminal have ads?
Neither TRIGGERcmd nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TRIGGERcmd or Terminal?
TRIGGERcmd ships an update every 4 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, TRIGGERcmd was updated on October 4, 2026 and Terminal on October 20, 2026.

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