SwiftTermApp vs Mobile Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwiftTermApp
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.
- Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulation
- Unicode and international character support
- Secure SSH key generation and storage
- Animated background shaders
- Remote system login
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SwiftTerm is a comprehensive Xterm/DEC VT terminal emulator blending both high fidelity terminal emulation capabilities with the Unicode and international needs of modern users. SwiftTerm supports creating SSH keys that are stored on the secure enclave and can be used to log into remote systems securely from your phone. Additionally, Metal shaders provide for fun animated backgrounds for all your terminal needs.
Mobile Terminal
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable development hub. Securely connect to SSH sessions, run AI command-line tools, and preview your projects live with a built-in web viewer. Access a full command-line experience optimized for mobile.
- Powerful SSH terminal
- AI CLI execution
- Local tool execution
- Touch-friendly shortcuts
- Multiple tabs
- Live web preview
- Built-in WebView
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, pocket-sized dev environment. Connect securely to your own SSH session and run AI CLIs, local tools, and full terminal workflows—anywhere. KEY FEATURES: POWERFUL SSH TERMINAL A full-featured command line on mobile. Optimized with touch-friendly shortcuts, multiple tabs, and smooth workflows. Run your CLIs, scripts, and local LLMs directly from your terminal. LIVE WEB PREVIEW Instantly preview your projects. Run a dev server and view changes live with the built-in WebView.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiftTermApp at 100% against Mobile Terminal's 0%. SwiftTermApp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SwiftTermApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SwiftTermApp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mobile Terminal's.
| Parameter | SwiftTermApp | Mobile Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIguel de Icaza | William Barksdale |
Customer experience
SwiftTermApp
Mobile Terminal
In-app purchases
SwiftTermApp
No in-app purchases
Mobile Terminal
No in-app purchases
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