Comparison

Terminal & SSH vs Markdown Editor and Reader

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

Head to head
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

About

Markdown Editor and Reader

Easily create, edit, and preview Markdown files on your mobile device. Import existing .md files and share them with others directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Create Markdown files
  • Edit existing .md files
  • Preview Markdown content
  • Import .md files
  • Share files
Features
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Create Markdown files or import exiting .md files and preview them directly in the App and share the files with other people.

Screenshots

Terminal & SSH4 screens
Markdown Editor and Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal & SSH at 85% against Markdown Editor and Reader's 18%. Terminal & SSH also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (105 vs 2). Markdown Editor and Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Markdown Editor and Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminal & SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal & SSH has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 18% of Markdown Editor and Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Terminal & SSH versus Markdown Editor and Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal & SSHMarkdown Editor and Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (105 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better18.2% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo KravchenkoJulian Lau

Customer experience

Terminal & SSH

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

Markdown Editor and Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

Bugs and requests

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

Markdown Editor and Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Markdown Editor and Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Markdown Editor and Reader free?
Markdown Editor and Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Terminal & SSH or Markdown Editor and Reader?
Terminal & SSH is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Markdown Editor and Reader averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Terminal & SSH or Markdown Editor and Reader have ads?
Terminal & SSH shows ads; Markdown Editor and Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or Markdown Editor and Reader?
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Markdown Editor and Reader fortnightly. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on September 22, 2026 and Markdown Editor and Reader on September 22, 2026.

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