Comparison

Desktop Browser vs Terminal#

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Desktop Browser

Experience a full desktop web on your mobile device. This browser simulates a large, resizable screen to display desktop versions of websites, avoiding mobile-optimized layouts. Enjoy features like zoom control, full-screen mode, and privacy-focused data collection.

Highlights
  • Desktop website rendering
  • Zoomable screen (1x-3x)
  • Full screen mode
  • Portrait/landscape transitions
  • Favorites management
  • UI customization
  • Multiple tabs (Pro)
  • Theme customization (Pro)
Features
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Zoomable is a browser that provides a full desktop web experience. It simulates a large and resizable screen and shows the desktop version of websites, so you can stay away from those bad mobile web experiences. • Zoom freely between 1x and 3x. • Seamless transitions between portrait and landscape mode. • Supports full screen mode. • Save and manage favorites. • Lightning fast and super small install size. • Supports UI customization for both portrait and landscape mode. • Respects user privacy; the app only collects anonymous diagnostic data unrelated to browsing, and you can opt out. • [Pro] Multiple tabs. • [Pro] Customize themes. The app is designed for everyone, it works great with many websites. However, it is particularly useful for developers. For example, accessing App Store Connect and Firebase Console works great in this app because of the screen scale feature.

About

Terminal#

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

Highlights
  • Secure SSH connection
  • Convenient server management
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Mobile flexibility
  • Quick and efficient terminal
Features
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Terminal#: An SSH client for securely managing your servers right from your mobile device. Features: Secure Connection: Allows securely connecting to your servers using the SSH protocol, ensuring secure data transmission. Convenient Management: The powerful terminal interface enables you to quickly and efficiently manage your servers regardless of your location. Intuitive Interface: A simple and intuitive interface makes using the app easy even for beginners. Mobile Flexibility: Enables you to manage your servers directly from your mobile device, providing flexibility and convenience in your work. Whether you're a system administrator, developer, or simply need a convenient way to manage your servers on the go, Terminal# provides a secure and efficient solution for your mobile device. Additional subscription information: You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID settings in iTunes and the App Store. All prices include local sales taxes. Payment will be made from your iTunes account after purchase confirmation. The subscription will automatically renew unless you disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The renewal fee will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the current period ends, specifying the renewal cost. You can manage your subscriptions and disable automatic renewal by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not available during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to this publication. Please review our privacy policy and terms of use: End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.making-app.com/remterm/

Screenshots

Desktop Browser4 screens
Terminal#4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Desktop Browser at free with in-app purchases against Terminal#'s subscription. Desktop Browser also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 162). Terminal#'s advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Desktop Browser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Desktop Browser against 4.5 for Terminal#. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Browser has 3.9K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Desktop Browser's written reviews are positive against 91% of Terminal#'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Desktop Browser ships an update monthly, Terminal# every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Desktop Browser versus Terminal#: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop BrowserTerminal#
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.9K ratings)4.5 (162 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews91.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better162
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#27 — better#61
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperActowise LLCVasilii Shaidullin

Customer experience

Desktop Browser

All ratings3,861 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative30.1%

Terminal#

All ratings153 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%

User reviews

Desktop Browser

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 🔍 Effective desktop mode
  • 💡 Useful zoom feature
  • 🔒 Secure browsing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and reloads
  • 🔍 Inconsistent desktop mode performance
  • 📱 Incompatible with some mobile apps
  • 💸 Paid version required for full functionality
  • 🔌 High battery consumption

Terminal#

From 162 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
  • 👍 Clutter-free interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
  • 🔒 Concerns about password storage
  • 🔋 Issues with background operation

Bugs and requests

Desktop Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues connecting to local IP addresses
  • Inability to use Google account login
  • Blank pages when resizing or zooming
  • Redirects to search engine instead of desired site

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ad-blocking capabilities
  • Implement local network access
  • Allow setting as default browser
  • Introduce a virtual trackpad mode
  • Improve bookmark management

Terminal#

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Scrolling problems with on-screen keyboard

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for 2FA
  • Improve text editor functionality
  • Provide option to disable password storage

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Desktop Browser

One-time3
  • 2 Extra Tabs$2.99
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
8 purchases

Terminal#

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Semi-annual$8.996 Months
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Two hundred connections$2.99
  • Five hundred connections$3.99
  • Eight hundred connections$5.99
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  • A thousand connections$7.99
  • Infinity connections$9.99

Questions

Is Desktop Browser free?
Desktop Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal# free?
Terminal# is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Desktop Browser or Terminal#?
Terminal# is rated higher. Desktop Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Terminal# averages 4.5 from 162 ratings.
Do Desktop Browser or Terminal# have ads?
Neither Desktop Browser nor Terminal# shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desktop Browser or Terminal#?
Desktop Browser ships an update monthly, and Terminal# every 5 months. Most recently, Desktop Browser was updated on October 25, 2026 and Terminal# on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Desktop Browser or Terminal#?
Desktop Browser currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Terminal# at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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