# Spectre VPN vs xTerminal

The clearest difference is rating: xTerminal at 4.7 against Spectre VPN's 3.9. xTerminal also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 248) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Spectre VPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Spectre VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

xTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTerminal has 1.9K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 69% positive.

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, xTerminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectre VPN | xTerminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 248 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **68.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #84 | **#30** |
| Size | 136 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Passion Only](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508712997) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectre VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides secure internet access using Shadowsocks and Trojan protocols. It offers strong encryption to protect your privacy from third parties and features an intuitive design for ease of use. It is available for free.

**Highlights:** Shadowsocks and Trojan protocol support, Strong encryption for privacy, Lightweight and efficient proxy, Intuitive and simple design, Free to use

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable and efficient app
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy
- 💡 Lightweight and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video loading issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems after updates
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and timeouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 12.5.5 and older
- Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Support for more protocols (e.g., VMess, VLESS, SSTP)
- Server sorting by ping/latency
- Websocket connection support
- Manual server configuration
- Multiple server import from clipboard


### xTerminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Developer Tools, #94 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage servers remotely with a fast and secure SSH terminal client. Features include a powerful editor, multi-session management, file transfer, and advanced security options. Ideal for IT professionals and developers needing to control servers from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Interactive SSH terminal, Built-in vi/vim editor, Multi-session management, Command snippets, SFTP file management, Secure port knocking, Batch command execution

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| xTerminal Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| xTerminal Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| xTerminal Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connections
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 💡 Useful app
- 👍 Great support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Security risks with storing credentials
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 🔒 Lack of secure credential entry

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen on connection
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Nano text editor issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Import key functionality
- Improved ANSI support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectre VPN free?

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

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spectre VPN or xTerminal?

xTerminal is rated higher. Spectre VPN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while xTerminal averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Spectre VPN or xTerminal have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; Spectre VPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spectre VPN or xTerminal?

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and xTerminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spectre VPN was updated on September 24, 2026 and xTerminal on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Spectre VPN or xTerminal?

Spectre VPN currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and xTerminal at #30. 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.*