# xTerminal vs SwiftTermApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwiftTermApp at none against xTerminal's 4. SwiftTermApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). xTerminal's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 4) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SwiftTermApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTerminal has 1.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of xTerminal's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwiftTermApp's.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | SwiftTermApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifttermapp/id1574269133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [MIguel de Icaza](https://appshunter.io/developer/375611786) |

## What reviewers say

### xTerminal

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #45 Top Free · 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


### SwiftTermApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifttermapp/id1574269133)

This app provides a high-fidelity terminal emulator with advanced Unicode support. It allows secure SSH connections using keys stored in the device's secure enclave and features animated backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulation, Unicode and international character support, Secure SSH key generation and storage, Animated background shaders, Remote system login

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is SwiftTermApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xTerminal or SwiftTermApp?

SwiftTermApp is rated higher. xTerminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while SwiftTermApp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do xTerminal or SwiftTermApp have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; SwiftTermApp does not.

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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.*