Comparison

Python3 Charm vs Terminal & SSH

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

Head to head
About

Python3 Charm

This app allows you to develop and run Python 3 code on your mobile device. It includes a basic Python environment, code highlighting, and support for PyPI modules. Learn machine learning, deep learning, and data science with built-in courses.

Highlights
  • Python 3 execution on mobile
  • Code highlighting
  • PyPI module support with pip
  • Machine learning & deep learning courses
  • Console output and input
  • Customizable themes and font size
Features
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Python3 Charm is a software development tool that supports and runs Python3 on mobile devices, with built-in integration of Python basic environment. Professional mobile phone programming development software. Rich in programming foundation, machine learning, deep learning, data science and other courses. Function introduction: Code highlight, more intuitive Support split screen display in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, support the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size settings, moving cursor, easy to read, easy to operate Support PyPI module, built-in integrated pip function ------------------------------------------------ Python3 Charm Advanced Version: 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of PyPI function】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html

About

Terminal & SSH

Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile device. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippet manager for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • SSH connection with key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • Network tools (ping, ifconfig, etc.)
  • Local text editor with syntax highlighting
  • Command snippets
  • Code editor
  • Terminal theme customization
Features
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Terminal & SSH is a complete command line and server administration solution that provides secure access to Linux or IoT devices and helps you quickly resolve issues from a mobile device. SSH Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format). • Emulation: XTERM-COLOR256 / XTERM / VT100 • Connection settings are securely stored in the Keychain. • Unlimited server list. • Local text editor with syntax highlighting for more than 30 programming languages. • Snippets (saving commands for quick access). • Special keys Esc, Tab, Ctrl, /,:, -,!, |, $, *, F1-F12 SFTP features: • Upload files from your device to your server. • Download files from your server to your device. • Create / rename / delete files and directories. • Edit text files. Network tools: • ifconfig, ping, whois, host, nc (netcat), nslookup, telnet, dig, curl And: • Authentication to the application via Touch ID / Face ID. • Work with Git. • Code editor for: Swift, Kotlin, Java, Python, HTML and more. • Run code on Python • Customize the terminal theme. • Adjust the font size. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Python3 Charm4 screens
Terminal & SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Python3 Charm at none against Terminal & SSH's shown. Terminal & SSH's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Python3 Charm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month and Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Python3 Charm against 4.3 for Terminal & SSH. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 303 and 105 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Python3 Charm's written reviews are positive against 85% of Terminal & SSH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python3 Charm ships an update every 2 months, Terminal & SSH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Python3 Charm versus Terminal & SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython3 CharmTerminal & SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (303 ratings) — better4.3 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews84.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings303 — better105
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.Pavlo Kravchenko

Customer experience

Python3 Charm

All ratings303 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative46.4%

Terminal & SSH

All ratings105 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.1%

User reviews

Python3 Charm

From 303 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for learning Python
  • 👍 Great code editor
  • 👍 Suitable for programmers switching to Python
  • 👍 Perfect
  • 👍 Very good app

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires payment for full use
  • 💰 Limited free usage
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Money grab
  • 💰 Useless without premium

Terminal & SSH

From 105 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🆓 Free of charge
  • 🚫 No ads
  • 💻 Great for remote server management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⚠️ Not working on older iOS versions
  • 🖱️ UI needs improvement
  • ⌨️ Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not working
  • 🔄 App crashes on loading

Bugs and requests

Python3 Charm

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot download many libraries
  • Syntax highlighting issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Numpy library not working
  • Cannot share code to other sites

Requested features

5 requests
  • Import/export local files
  • Add more free features
  • More libraries available
  • Explanation/tutorial for complex app
  • API or source code library for Python

Terminal & SSH

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes after showing logo on iOS 12.2
  • Crashes on iPad Air with iOS 12.3.1
  • Crashes frequently (Chinese review)
  • Crashes on loading
  • App crashes on loading starting today
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  • Crashes immediately under iOS 15.3
  • Crashes when selecting default theme
  • Cannot keep app in background, requires reconnection
  • Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not transmitting
  • App crashes on startup
  • App stopped working on iPad after a few days
  • Crashes on iPad Pro 1st Gen (13.4.1)
  • Arrow key presses on MFi keyboard don't transmit
  • App does not start

Requested features

8 requests
  • Keepalive features for long builds
  • Physical arrow keys for Bluetooth keyboards
  • Support for Chinese input in terminal
  • UI improvements for common keys on toolbar
  • Ability to touch and drag back through commands
Show 3 more
  • Swipe up through history
  • Dark mode
  • More clear explanation of connection purchases

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Python3 Charm

Subscriptions1
  • Python3 Charm Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
5 purchases

Terminal & SSH

Subscriptions2
  • Remove ads$4.991 Month
  • Remove ads$9.993 Months
One-time3
  • Five connections$1.99
  • Twenty connections$4.99
  • Infinity connections$9.99

Questions

Is Python3 Charm free?
Python3 Charm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Python3 Charm or Terminal & SSH?
Python3 Charm is rated higher. Python3 Charm averages 4.4 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.
Do Python3 Charm or Terminal & SSH have ads?
Terminal & SSH shows ads; Python3 Charm does not.
Which is updated more often, Python3 Charm or Terminal & SSH?
Python3 Charm ships an update every 2 months, and Terminal & SSH every 2 weeks. Most recently, Python3 Charm was updated on September 23, 2026 and Terminal & SSH on September 22, 2026.

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