# Prompt 3 vs Andon for Xcode Cloud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Andon for Xcode Cloud at 100% against Prompt 3's 22%. Andon for Xcode Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Prompt 3's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Prompt 3 is free to download; Andon for Xcode Cloud costs $1.99 up front. Prompt 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Andon for Xcode Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prompt 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, Andon for Xcode Cloud every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prompt 3 | Andon for Xcode Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **372** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403388568) | [Adrien Humiliere](https://appshunter.io/developer/536943471) |

## What reviewers say

### Prompt 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #129 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Native terminal emulator, SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet support, Panic Sync for cross-device server syncing, Superfast emulation with GPU acceleration, Customizable clips for commands, FaceID/TouchID authentication, Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Prompt 3 One Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and powerful
- 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
- 👍 Great admin tool
- 👍 Continues to improve over time
- 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
- 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
- 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Server list randomly disappears with Panic Sync
- Crashes when connected to external monitor
- Black screen issues with custom font configurations
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Vertical display sync issues

**Requested features**

- Shortcuts support on macOS
- Ability to click and select within commands
- Local shell option
- Run clips on server connection
- Export/backup clips


### Andon for Xcode Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/andon-for-xcode-cloud/id6792295327)

Monitor and manage your Xcode Cloud builds directly from your iOS or iPadOS device. View build status, understand failures, restart workflows, and ship TestFlight betas with ease. It's a native client designed for mobile development workflows.

**Highlights:** Real-time build status dashboard, Detailed failure analysis with logs and artifacts, Trigger builds and retries remotely, Create and edit Xcode Cloud workflows, Distribute TestFlight betas, Build insights and trend charting, Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prompt 3 free?

Prompt 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Andon for Xcode Cloud free?

Andon for Xcode Cloud costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Prompt 3 or Andon for Xcode Cloud have ads?

Neither Prompt 3 nor Andon for Xcode Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prompt 3 or Andon for Xcode Cloud?

Prompt 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Andon for Xcode Cloud every 4 days. Most recently, Prompt 3 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Andon for Xcode Cloud on October 16, 2026.

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