# MuffinTerm vs PineTool

The clearest difference is monetization model: PineTool at free against MuffinTerm's paid. MuffinTerm's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and ratings volume (38 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MuffinTerm against 5.0 for PineTool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of MuffinTerm's written reviews are positive against 100% of PineTool's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MuffinTerm | PineTool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muffinterm/id1583236494/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinetool/id6448319330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Molly Black](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561283027) | [Lachlan Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260531873) |

## What reviewers say

### MuffinTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muffinterm/id1583236494)

Relive the classic BBS experience with a modern terminal emulator. Connect to telnet-enabled BBSes worldwide and enjoy pixel-accurate retro display modes and aesthetic effects like simulated modem speed and CRT curvature. Upload and download files with classic protocols.

**Highlights:** Telnet BBS connection, Authentic retro display modes (CP437, PETSCII, ATASCII), Simulated modem speed, CRT curvature and scanlines, File transfer (XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM), Digital sticky notes for BBSes

**In-app purchases:** none


### PineTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinetool/id6448319330)

This app connects to a specific soldering iron model via Bluetooth to display real-time temperature, power, and other operational data. Users can also adjust the iron's temperature set point directly from their device.

**Highlights:** Real-time tip temperature display, Live power value visualization, Temperature set point configuration, Voltage and handle temperature monitoring, Uptime and power source parameter display, Live charting of temperature and power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MuffinTerm free?

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

### Is PineTool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MuffinTerm or PineTool?

PineTool is rated higher. MuffinTerm averages 4.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while PineTool averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do MuffinTerm or PineTool have ads?

Neither MuffinTerm nor PineTool 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.*