# Terminal & SSH vs Spider Proxy

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal & SSH | Spider Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-proxy-https-catcher/id6451132116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) | [南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696894589) |

## 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


### Spider Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-proxy-https-catcher/id6451132116)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professional | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Edition | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $129.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $199.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $599.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*