# xTerminal vs Replit

The clearest difference is ads: Replit at none against xTerminal's shown. Replit also leads on chart position (#1 vs #32) and ratings volume (22K vs 2K). xTerminal's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 59%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Replit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for xTerminal against 4.7 for Replit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Replit has 22K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of xTerminal's written reviews are positive against 59% of Replit's.

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Replit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | Replit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews)** | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #32 | **#1** |
| Size | 26 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Replit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614022295) |

## What reviewers say

### xTerminal

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #34 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


### Replit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replit-vibe-code-with-ai-fast/id1614022293)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #12 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Build and deploy apps, websites, and games directly from your phone. Utilize AI to generate projects from natural language prompts, collaborate in real-time, and host your creations instantly with zero setup. Suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.

**Highlights:** Build apps with natural language AI, Instant zero-setup hosting, Real-time multiplayer collaboration, Create in any language/framework, Clone and remix millions of projects, Custom domain setup, Integrated authentication and databases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Replit Core | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $20.00 | per month |
| Replit Core | $219.99 | per year |
| Replit Core (Hacker) | $219.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick & easy to use
- 🚀 Accelerates development
- 👍 Comprehensive mobile IDE
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 👍 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and lags
- 🔋 High resource usage
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 👎 Lacks features compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Unreliable file management and saving
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and frameworks

**Requested features**

- Add iPad/tablet support
- Improve code editor functionality
- Provide more tutorials and learning resources
- Enhance collaboration and team features
- Add offline/local development capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is Replit free?

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

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

xTerminal is rated higher. xTerminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Replit averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do xTerminal or Replit have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; Replit does not.

### Which is updated more often, xTerminal or Replit?

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Replit fortnightly. Most recently, xTerminal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Replit on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, xTerminal or Replit?

xTerminal currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Replit at #1. 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.*