# La Terminal vs Network Sniffer

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Network Sniffer at 15.6 against La Terminal's 18.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. La Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Network Sniffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for La Terminal against 4.6 for Network Sniffer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 198 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of La Terminal's written reviews are positive against 71% of Network Sniffer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | La Terminal | Network Sniffer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861/reviews)** | [4.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #96 |
| Size | 85 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xibbon, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625207138) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### La Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-terminal-mosh-and-ssh-client/id1629902861)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a mobile command center for AI coding agents and server management. It offers full SSH and Mosh support for resilient sessions, along with powerful resource monitoring and an AI-powered assistant for command generation.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh support, AI-powered command assistant, Command Search and workflow gallery, Resource monitoring and process explorer, Secure private key storage, iCloud sync for settings and keys

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| La Terminal Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| La Terminal Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| La Terminal Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best SSH client on iOS/iPadOS
- 👍 Great UI and design
- 💡 Innovative features like session keep alive
- ✨ Nerd font support for icons
- ✅ SFTP server works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance for some users
- 🐛 File transfer corrupts uploads
- 🐛 Connection silently dies after app switch
- 🐛 Keyboard doesn't hide on sessions page
- 🐛 Blurry fonts on Vision Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in "keys" dialog on first use (Vision Pro)
- Nerd symbols do not display well
- Session keep alive technology stopped working well
- File transfer corrupts uploads
- Connection silently dies after app switch, folders appear empty

**Requested features**

- Add English option
- Ability to change text size easily
- Support for ed25519 SSH keys
- Option to turn off rendering bright colors as bold fonts
- Ban the soft keyboard from ever appearing again


### Network Sniffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-sniffer/id6450956188)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze your device's network activity to understand app behavior. Identify which apps are connecting to the internet, their data usage, and potential privacy risks. Gain control over your network with detailed visual reports and advanced inspection tools.

**Highlights:** Deep network analysis with visual reports, Capture HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket traffic, External proxy for custom inspection, JavaScript scripting for custom rules, Request replay and rewrite, Real-time speed and data usage widgets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Terminal free?

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

### Is Network Sniffer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, La Terminal or Network Sniffer?

La Terminal is rated higher. La Terminal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Network Sniffer averages 4.6 from 198 ratings.

### Do La Terminal or Network Sniffer have ads?

Neither La Terminal nor Network Sniffer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, La Terminal or Network Sniffer?

La Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Sniffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, La Terminal was updated on October 27, 2026 and Network Sniffer on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, La Terminal or Network Sniffer?

La Terminal currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Network Sniffer at #96. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*