# xTerminal vs SSL Time

The clearest difference is ads: SSL Time at none against xTerminal's shown. SSL Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). xTerminal's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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 SSL Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSL Time 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, SSL Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | SSL Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-time/id6504959264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | #195 |
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Erfan Reed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347463370) |

## What reviewers say

### xTerminal

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Developer Tools, #86 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


### SSL Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-time/id6504959264)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app helps you monitor SSL certificate expiration dates for your websites, providing timely notifications before they expire. It offers visual status indicators and detailed certificate information, ensuring your website security remains intact.

**Highlights:** SSL certificate expiration monitoring, Timely expiration notifications (30, 14, 7, 3, 1 day), Visual status indicators (valid, approaching, expired), Website performance monitoring via ping checks, Detailed certificate information, Customizable notification settings, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSL Time - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SSL Time - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is SSL Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, xTerminal or SSL Time?

SSL Time is rated higher. xTerminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while SSL Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do xTerminal or SSL Time have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; SSL Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, xTerminal or SSL Time?

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and SSL Time every 3 months. Most recently, xTerminal was updated on October 15, 2026 and SSL Time on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, xTerminal or SSL Time?

xTerminal currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and SSL Time at #195. 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.*