Comparison

xTerminal vs Dashboard for Cloudflare

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

Dashboard for Cloudflare

Manage your Cloudflare infrastructure on iOS and macOS. Monitor domains, DNS, analytics, Workers, and security insights. Offers a free tier with full DNS management and optional pro plans for advanced features.

Highlights
  • DNS management with full CRUD
  • Cache purging and SSL status checks
  • Attack Surface Report and WAF monitoring
  • Workers & Pages management
  • R2, D1, and KV namespace monitoring
  • HTTP traffic analytics
  • Multi-account support with secure credential storage
Features
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Get started in seconds: sign in with Cloudflare's official OAuth — secure, convenient, and fast, plus advanced API Token configuration for precise control. Dashboard for Cloudflare is the native iOS and macOS companion for managing your Cloudflare infrastructure: domains, DNS, analytics, Workers, and more. FREE TIER, FULLY USABLE DNS management is free — add, edit, and delete records with full CRUD. Purge cache, check SSL, and view 24-hour analytics without a subscription. Start managing your Cloudflare from your phone in seconds. DOMAIN MANAGEMENT View all your Cloudflare zones at a glance. Check SSL status, DNS records, and zone health. Manage DNS records with full CRUD support and purge cache on demand with instant feedback. Dashboard for Cloudflare turns your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a full-featured Cloudflare console. SECURITY INSIGHTS See how safe each domain really is. Attack Surface Report with severity breakdowns — Critical, High, Medium, Low, Info. Real-time WAF event monitoring with action filters. Proactive security badges on your domain list so you spot threats before they become incidents. COMPUTE & STORAGE Unified Workers & Pages management in one tab. Monitor R2 storage buckets, D1 databases, and KV namespaces. Quick access to deployment details and configurations. ANALYTICS & MONITORING HTTP traffic analytics with interactive charts. Bandwidth and request breakdowns by country. Real-time security event tracking. Zone-level performance metrics that help you understand your traffic patterns. MULTI-ACCOUNT SUPPORT Switch between Cloudflare accounts seamlessly. Full support for User API Tokens, Account API Tokens, Global API Keys, and OAuth sign-in. Secure credential storage with biometric lock — Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint. GO PRO Unlock unlimited domains, advanced analytics, WAF filtering, storage, and more. Monthly, annual, or lifetime plans with a 7-day free trial. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Native iOS and macOS experience with dark mode support. Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Apple Silicon support. Download Dashboard for Cloudflare and take control of your Cloudflare infrastructure from anywhere. No official mobile app from Cloudflare? We fixed that. Privacy Policy: https://k8z.dev/docs/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

xTerminal4 screens
Dashboard for Cloudflare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dashboard for Cloudflare at none against xTerminal's shown. Dashboard for Cloudflare also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). xTerminal's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 3) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Dashboard for Cloudflare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for xTerminal against 4.7 for Dashboard for Cloudflare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTerminal has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, Dashboard for Cloudflare every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
xTerminal versus Dashboard for Cloudflare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxTerminalDashboard for Cloudflare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婉媚 邵矾建 孔

Customer experience

xTerminal

All ratings1,919 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative29.1%

Dashboard for Cloudflare

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Dashboard for Cloudflare

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
3 purchases

Dashboard for Cloudflare

Subscriptions2
  • CF Dash Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • CF Dash Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • CF Dash Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is xTerminal free?
xTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dashboard for Cloudflare free?
Dashboard for Cloudflare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xTerminal or Dashboard for Cloudflare?
xTerminal and Dashboard for Cloudflare are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9K and 3 ratings respectively.
Do xTerminal or Dashboard for Cloudflare have ads?
xTerminal shows ads; Dashboard for Cloudflare does not.
Which is updated more often, xTerminal or Dashboard for Cloudflare?
xTerminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dashboard for Cloudflare every 10 days. Most recently, xTerminal was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dashboard for Cloudflare on October 11, 2026.

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