# Terminal & SSH vs Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

The clearest difference is ads: Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector at none against Terminal & SSH's shown. Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). Terminal & SSH's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 47 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal & SSH | Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews) | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-debugger-and-inspector/id6476730778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 74 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) |

## 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


### Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-debugger-and-inspector/id6476730778)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Discover, connect, and debug nearby Bluetooth devices. Inspect their services, characteristics, and data in real-time. Log and export device information, and manage connections with ease.

**Highlights:** Device scan and find, Customized device alias and icon, Record and show device locations, Signal strength detection, Data reading & writing, Log data and export

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bluetooth Inspector Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Bluetooth Finder Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| BTHelper Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Bluetooth Scanner Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal & SSH free?

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

### Is Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector free?

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Terminal & SSH or Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector?

Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do Terminal & SSH or Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector have ads?

Terminal & SSH shows ads; Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector?

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector monthly. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bluetooth Debugger & Inspector on October 13, 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.*