# Terminal & SSH vs Programmer Calculator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal & SSH at 85% against Programmer Calculator's 42%. Terminal & SSH also leads on ratings volume (105 vs 32) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Programmer Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Programmer Calculator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Programmer Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 32 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 42% of Programmer Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, Programmer Calculator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal & SSH | Programmer Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews) | **[4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programmer-calculator-dev/id1624892520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) | [永超 侯](https://appshunter.io/developer/906391544) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal & SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Five connections | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twenty connections | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Programmer Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programmer-calculator-dev/id1624892520)

This tool assists developers with number base conversions and CRC calculations for strings and hex bytes. Additional features are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Number base conversion, CRC calculation, String to hex conversion, Hex byte CRC calculation, Developer support tool

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A coke | $0.99 | one-time |
| A cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| A big meal | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal & SSH free?

Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Programmer Calculator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Terminal & SSH or Programmer Calculator?

Programmer Calculator is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Programmer Calculator averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do Terminal & SSH or Programmer Calculator have ads?

Terminal & SSH shows ads; Programmer Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or Programmer Calculator?

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Programmer Calculator fortnightly. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on September 22, 2026 and Programmer Calculator on September 23, 2026.

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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.*