# xTerminal vs iTerminus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xTerminal at 69% against iTerminus's 33%. xTerminal also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 16) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). iTerminus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and iTerminus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

xTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTerminal has 1.9K ratings behind it against 16, 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 33% of iTerminus's.

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, iTerminus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | iTerminus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminus-ssh-client-terminal/id6447374195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Ravi Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681138880) |

## 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


### iTerminus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminus-ssh-client-terminal/id6447374195)

A fast and secure SSH terminal for managing servers and remote devices. Offers SFTP file transfer, customizable terminal screens, and multiple authentication methods. Ideal for developers and system administrators.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure SSH connections, SFTP file transfer, Customizable terminal screen, Multiple authentication methods, Xterm/VT100 support, Font and color customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is iTerminus free?

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

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

xTerminal is rated higher. xTerminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while iTerminus averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do xTerminal or iTerminus have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; iTerminus does not.

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

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and iTerminus every 2 months. Most recently, xTerminal was updated on September 23, 2026 and iTerminus on September 21, 2026.

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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.*