# Spectre VPN vs Terminal#

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal# at 4.5 against Spectre VPN's 3.9. Terminal# also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Spectre VPN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Spectre VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Terminal# holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 164 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Spectre VPN's written reviews are positive against 91% of Terminal#'s.

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, Terminal# every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectre VPN | Terminal# |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectre-vpn/id1508712998/reviews) | **[4.5 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#68** |
| Size | 136 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Passion Only](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508712997) | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectre VPN

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

**Currently charting:** #97 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


### Terminal#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Developer Tools, #90 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connection, Convenient server management, Intuitive user interface, Mobile flexibility, Quick and efficient terminal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Two hundred connections | $2.99 | one-time |
| Five hundred connections | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eight hundred connections | $5.99 | one-time |
| A thousand connections | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
- 👍 Clutter-free interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
- 🔒 Concerns about password storage
- 🔋 Issues with background operation

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Scrolling problems with on-screen keyboard

**Requested features**

- Add support for 2FA
- Improve text editor functionality
- Provide option to disable password storage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectre VPN free?

Spectre VPN 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, Spectre VPN or Terminal#?

Terminal# is rated higher. Spectre VPN averages 3.9 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Terminal# averages 4.5 from 164 ratings.

### Do Spectre VPN or Terminal# have ads?

Neither Spectre VPN nor Terminal# shows ads.

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

Spectre VPN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Terminal# every 5 months. Most recently, Spectre VPN was updated on November 11, 2026 and Terminal# on November 12, 2026.

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

Spectre VPN currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Terminal# at #68. 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.*