Comparison

xTerminal vs Oysape

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

xTerminal

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
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xTerminal - Your Ultimate SSH Terminal Shell xTerminal is your all-in-one SSH terminal client for managing servers with speed and security. Whether you're an IT professional or a developer, xTerminal gives you the tools to easily connect, control, and manage your servers from anywhere. Key Features: * Interactive SSH Terminal: A fast, reliable terminal for executing commands on your servers. Eg: Use top to monitor system status or follow logs with tail -f. * Powerful Editor: Edit documents with vi/vim just like on a desktop, with full support for CTRL and arrow keys, making your SSH terminal experience smooth. * Multi-Session Management: Manage multiple SSH connections at once. Add, remove, and switch between sessions with ease, boosting your productivity. * Snippets: Save and organize frequently used SSH commands. Quickly search by name, command, or label, making repeated tasks quicker and simpler. * Device Management: Add your SSH servers, group them by labels, and search by name, host, or labels. Connect via password or public key authentication. * Advanced SSH Options: Support for SSH jump hosts and SOCKS5 proxies for enhanced security and flexible connections. * SFTP for File Management: Upload, download, edit, move, and delete files using the built-in SFTP, allowing you to manage files on your servers directly from the terminal. * Keep Sessions Alive: Use “Keep Awake” and “Keep Alive” features to maintain persistent SSH connections without interruptions. * User-Friendly Interface: Simple navigation with pull-to-refresh, search highlights, sortable lists, and drag-and-drop to reorder devices or snippets. * Live Ping Monitoring: Check device connectivity in real-time with ping stats, including ms and TTL, helping you monitor the health of your network. * Discover Network Devices: Easily find and save neighboring network devices for quick access later. * Secure Port Knocking: Add an extra layer of protection by using port knocking to guard your servers from unauthorized access. * Enhanced Security: Use TouchID/FaceID to protect your SSH sessions, ensuring secure access to your terminal on app launch or resume. * iCloud Sync: Backup and restore your device and snippet lists across all iOS devices, ensuring seamless access to your settings anywhere. * Copy & Paste: Effortlessly run commands from the clipboard or copy terminal output, streamlining your workflow in the terminal. * Universal App: Optimized for both iPhone and iPad, giving you a consistent experience across devices. * Secure Data Storage: All credentials and data are stored securely on your device, so you can rest assured your information is safe. * Batch Execution: Execute commands on multiple servers at once and view all the outputs in one go. * Startup Snippets: Set up essential commands to run on app startup, giving you immediate access to critical tasks as soon as you connect. xTerminal is built for anyone needing a fast, reliable, and secure SSH terminal. It’s perfect for managing remote servers on various platforms, including macOS, Linux, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, and OpenVMS. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use https://septudio.com/terms-of-use and privacy policy https://septudio.com/privacy-policy

About

Oysape

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Oysape is a cutting-edge SSH client and terminal solution, tailor-made for DevOps and CI/CD workflows. It simplifies server management by allowing users to maintain a list of servers, and execute customizable Tasks on selected servers dynamically. With its powerful Pipeline feature, users can orchestrate complex workflows by defining multiple Steps to run tasks across different servers, streamlining deployment and operational tasks. It integrates Docker Explorer, making deploying and managing containerized applications on any server effortless. Additionally, its built-in script editor facilitates seamless code editing and task automation. This tool is the perfect companion for DevOps professionals and developers looking to automate their CI/CD pipelines and enhance server management and application deployment efficiency. Before starting a subscription and completing payment, you’ll see the plan price. This amount will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and on renewal and will vary by plan and country. Subscriptions renew monthly or yearly, depending on your plan. Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of your current billing period. To avoid auto-renewal, turn it off in at least 24 hours before your subscription renews. You can turn off auto-renewal anytime time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Link of the Privacy Policy: https://oysape.aifetel.cc/privacy.html Link of the License Agreement: https://oysape.aifetel.cc/terms.html

Screenshots

xTerminal4 screens
Oysape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Oysape at none against xTerminal's shown. Oysape also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). xTerminal's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Oysape sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $83.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Oysape every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
xTerminal versus Oysape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxTerminalOysape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婉媚 邵丽娟 刘

Bugs and requests

xTerminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screen on connection
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Nano text editor issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Import key functionality
  • Improved ANSI support

Oysape

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

xTerminal

Subscriptions2
  • xTerminal Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • xTerminal Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • xTerminal Pro2 variants$59.99
10 purchases

Oysape

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited Monthly 14 People$83.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly 19 People$113.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly 5 People$299.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Yearly 6 People$359.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly 7 People$419.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly 8 People$479.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly 9 People$539.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly 10 People$599.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly 11 People$659.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly 12 People$719.991 Year

Questions

Is xTerminal free?
xTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oysape free?
Oysape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xTerminal or Oysape have ads?
xTerminal shows ads; Oysape does not.
Which is updated more often, xTerminal or Oysape?
xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Oysape every 2 weeks. Most recently, xTerminal was updated on October 29, 2026 and Oysape on September 13, 2026.

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