# xTerminal vs RemoteIDE

The clearest difference is ads: RemoteIDE at none against xTerminal's shown. RemoteIDE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). xTerminal's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). 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 RemoteIDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RemoteIDE 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | xTerminal | RemoteIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xterminal-ssh-terminal-shell/id1544728400/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Challa Somesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818069707) |

## What reviewers say

### xTerminal

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Developer Tools, #148 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


### RemoteIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503)

Execute code and AI prompts directly from your mobile device on your local development environment. Supports multiple AI models and offers real-time syncing of responses and chat history. Enables Git operations and voice input for a seamless remote coding experience.

**Highlights:** Execute AI prompts on paired Mac, Real-time response syncing, Supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Multi-Agent mode, Full chat history sync, Voice input for prompts, Git operations from phone

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteIDE Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteIDE Annual Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is xTerminal free?

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

### Is RemoteIDE free?

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

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

RemoteIDE is rated higher. xTerminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while RemoteIDE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do xTerminal or RemoteIDE have ads?

xTerminal shows ads; RemoteIDE does not.

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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.*