# xTerminal vs Web Inspector

The clearest difference is rating: xTerminal at 4.7 against Web Inspector's 3.9. xTerminal also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 152). Web Inspector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Web Inspector 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 152, 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 65% of Web Inspector's.

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Web Inspector weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | Web Inspector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews)** | [3.9 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 152 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #41 |
| Size | 26 MB | 2 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) | [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301) |

## What reviewers say

### xTerminal

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Developer Tools, #67 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


### Web Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-inspector/id1584825745)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a suite of web development tools for Safari on mobile devices. Inspect and edit the DOM, view element styles, execute JavaScript commands, monitor network requests, and examine stored resources like cookies.

**Highlights:** DOM inspection and editing, Element style viewer, JavaScript console, Network request monitoring, Resource storage details

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient web inspector
- 👍 Useful debugging tools
- 🔍 Helpful for web development
- 💡 Brings desktop-like functionality to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop tools
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Difficult to use or navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Disappears when reloading webpage
- Doesn't work on newer iOS versions
- Doesn't load on crashed tabs
- Permissions issues

**Requested features**

- CSS editing capabilities
- Resizable panel
- Improved console functionality
- Better integration with Safari


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is Web Inspector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xTerminal or Web Inspector?

xTerminal is rated higher. xTerminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Web Inspector averages 3.9 from 152 ratings.

### Do xTerminal or Web Inspector have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; Web Inspector does not.

### Which is updated more often, xTerminal or Web Inspector?

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Web Inspector weekly. Most recently, xTerminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and Web Inspector on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, xTerminal or Web Inspector?

xTerminal currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Web Inspector at #41. 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.*