# CraftOS vs SwiftTermApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwiftTermApp at none against CraftOS's 1. SwiftTermApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). CraftOS's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SwiftTermApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwiftTermApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of CraftOS's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwiftTermApp's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CraftOS | SwiftTermApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifttermapp/id1574269133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Bruienne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542538425) | [MIguel de Icaza](https://appshunter.io/developer/375611786) |

## What reviewers say

### CraftOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

**Highlights:** Lua 5.2+ scripting environment, 16-color text-based terminal, Virtual filesystem, Built-in shell, Extensive APIs, Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs, Exclusive graphics mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plugin Collection 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


### SwiftTermApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swifttermapp/id1574269133)

This app provides a high-fidelity terminal emulator with advanced Unicode support. It allows secure SSH connections using keys stored in the device's secure enclave and features animated backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulation, Unicode and international character support, Secure SSH key generation and storage, Animated background shaders, Remote system login

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CraftOS free?

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

### Is SwiftTermApp free?

SwiftTermApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CraftOS or SwiftTermApp?

SwiftTermApp is rated higher. CraftOS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while SwiftTermApp averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CraftOS or SwiftTermApp have ads?

Neither CraftOS nor SwiftTermApp shows ads.

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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.*