xTerminal vs DevTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive SSH terminal
- Built-in vi/vim editor
- Multi-session management
- Command snippets
- SFTP file management
- Secure port knocking
- Batch command execution
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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
DevTime
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DevTime is the essential date converter, timestamp calculator, and time toolkit designed specifically for developers. Paste any timestamp, date string, or duration — DevTime instantly converts it across every format you work with. Whether you need a reliable unix timestamp converter, an epoch converter, or a tool to parse complex date-time strings, DevTime handles it all in real time. SMART INPUT DETECTION Type or paste anything into the date converter: • Unix seconds or milliseconds • ISO 8601 & RFC 2822 strings • Natural-language expressions (e.g., "Monday", "3 weeks") • Durations (e.g., "90 minutes") 9 LIVE RESULT CARDS • Unix Timestamp Converter: Instantly switch between seconds, milliseconds, and relative time. • Date Converter & Parsing: Convert to ISO 8601, RFC 2822, SQL, HTTP Cookie, US, EU, and custom patterns. • Date Components: View year, month, day, weekday, hour, minute, second, quarter, and week number. • Ordinal Date: ISO ordinal, day of year, and ISO week. • Julian Date: Julian Day Number (JDN). • Date Arithmetic & Calculation: Add or subtract any combination of time units with live cumulative results. • World Clock & Timezone Converter: Compare your datetime across any global timezone. • Alternate Calendars: Convert dates to Hebrew, Persian (Solar Hijri), and Islamic (Tabular) formats. • Duration Converter: Convert any duration to milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years. COPY & LOOP-BACK Every value has a one-tap copy button. The loop-back button sends any conversion result back into the input field so you can chain your date-time conversions without retyping. DESIGNED FOR DEVELOPERS • Monospace values for easy reading • Sleek dark interface • No account required • Core features work entirely offline • Privacy-focused: analytics are used solely to improve app stability and performance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevTime at none against xTerminal's 4. xTerminal's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. xTerminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. DevTime asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | xTerminal | DevTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 婉媚 邵 | Enrico Morotti |
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
DevTime
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
xTerminal
- xTerminal Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- xTerminal Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- xTerminal Pro2 variants$59.99
DevTime
No in-app purchases








