Comparison

Terminal & SSH vs Spider Proxy

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

Spider Proxy

Capture, analyze, and modify HTTP/HTTPS network traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network requests, rewrite responses, and share data across devices. Offers advanced tools for network analysis and development.

Highlights
  • HTTPS traffic analysis
  • Rule rewrites for real-time modification
  • Data export and sharing
  • Custom HTTP(S) network debugging
  • JavaScript scripting for interface extension
  • Extensive encryption and encoding tools
Features
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Spider Proxy is a powerful mobile HTTP/HTTPS network debugging and packet capture tool for iOS. Inspect, analyze, and modify HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses directly on your iPhone or iPad without connecting to a computer. It supports request export and customizable debugging, including URL redirection and custom headers—making it an essential tool for developers and testers. Upgrade to Spider Proxy VIP to unlock seamless multi-device collaboration! Manage up to 4 secondary devices simultaneously with one-click data sync and sharing. VIP also offers flexible authorization management, allowing you to set custom rules or revoke access at any time. How It Works Spider Proxy creates a secure local VPN configuration on your device. When packet capture is enabled, a local HTTP proxy runs within the VPN process, routing local network traffic through the proxy to intercept, parse, and debug HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses. Key Features HTTPS Traffic Analysis: Deep inspection and viewing of encrypted traffic. Formatted Previews: Built-in syntax highlighting and formatting for HTML, JSON, and CSS. Real-time Rule Rewrites: Modify HTTP(S) requests and responses on the fly. Multi-device Collaboration: Multi-device authorization and effortless data sync. Secure Authorization: Encrypted authorization rules with instant access revocation. Backup & Restore: Easily back up and restore your local configuration. JS Scripting: Extend interface capabilities using custom JavaScript scripts. Request Replay: Custom HTTP(S) replaying with dependency handling and assertion checks. Developer Toolbox: Encoding & Encryption: Base64, URL Encode/Decode, MD5, SHA256, AES128, DES/3DES, RC4, Rabbit, UTF-8 conversion, ASCII tools. Utilities: Timestamp converter, Password generator, UUID generator, Color picker, Number to Chinese, JSON formatting & comparison. Terms of Use Spider Proxy is designed exclusively for network development, app debugging, and educational research. Please strictly adhere to all applicable local laws and regulations.

Screenshots

Terminal & SSH4 screens
Spider Proxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal & SSH at 4.3 against Spider Proxy's 3.8. Terminal & SSH also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 67%) and ratings volume (105 vs 10). Spider Proxy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spider Proxy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminal & SSH holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal & SSH has 105 ratings behind it against 10, 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 67% of Spider Proxy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, Spider Proxy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Terminal & SSH versus Spider Proxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal & SSHSpider Proxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (105 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo Kravchenko南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司

Customer experience

Terminal & SSH

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

Spider Proxy

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

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
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  • Swipe up through history
  • Dark mode
  • More clear explanation of connection purchases

Spider Proxy

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
8 purchases

Spider Proxy

One-time8
  • upgrade package$1.99
  • Basic$2.99
  • Professional$3.99
Show 5 more
  • Enterprise Edition$9.99
  • Expansion device$129.99
  • Expansion device$199.99
  • Expansion device$599.99
  • Expansion device$999.99

Questions

Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spider Proxy free?
Spider Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Terminal & SSH or Spider Proxy?
Terminal & SSH is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Spider Proxy averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Terminal & SSH or Spider Proxy have ads?
Terminal & SSH shows ads; Spider Proxy does not.
Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or Spider Proxy?
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spider Proxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on October 5, 2026 and Spider Proxy on October 5, 2026.

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