Terminal & SSH vs Retro Boy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terminal & SSH
Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippets for efficient workflow.
- SSH connection with key authentication
- SFTP file transfer
- Network diagnostic tools
- Local text editor with syntax highlighting
- Code editor for multiple languages
- Customizable terminal theme and font size
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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
Retro Boy
Experience the joy of classic gaming with this emulator. It offers an authentic retro gameplay experience with a streamlined interface and customizable controls. Discover and play your favorite classic titles with ease.
- Authentic retro gameplay experience
- Streamlined and intuitive user interface
- Customizable controls for personalized play
- Continuous expansion of game support
- Meticulously crafted emulation technology
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**Welcome to Retro Boy - Your Gateway to Classic Gaming** **Relive the Magic** — Dive into the timeless world of classic gaming with Retro Boy. Experience the simple yet profound joy of retro gameplay, designed for a new generation of gamers. **Engineered for Nostalgia** — Our emulator is meticulously crafted to deliver an authentic gaming experience. With cutting-edge emulation technology, every pixel and note is reproduced with utmost care. **Simplicity at its Core** — We've streamlined the user interface to make it as intuitive as the games themselves. Effortlessly browse, load, and play your favorite classics with just a few taps. **Customized for Comfort** — Personalize your gaming experience with customizable controls. Play how you want, at your own pace. **Expanding Support** — We're continuously adding to our roster, ensuring there's always something new and exciting for classic game enthusiasts. **Retro Boy** — It's more than an emulator; it's a voyage back in time, an adventure that bridges the past with the present. Download now and embark on your classic gaming journey. **Note**: No games are included with this download.This application requires legally obtained game files for use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Retro Boy at none against Terminal & SSH's shown. Retro Boy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Terminal & SSH's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 35). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Retro Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 93% of Retro Boy's.
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro Boy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Terminal & SSH | Retro Boy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (112 ratings) | 4.8 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavlo Kravchenko | 大靖 刘 |
Customer experience
Terminal & SSH
Retro Boy
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
Retro Boy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Terminal & SSH
No in-app purchases
Retro Boy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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