Comparison

mBoard vs Nex Terminal

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

Head to head
About

mBoard

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# Understanding KPI Dashboard Design for IoT and Digital Twins * mBoard is a low-code development platform that provides a development environment for creating application software, typically through a graphical user interface. * mBoard transforms raw JSON or CSV data into visually readable data in the form of charts or graphical user interfaces. * A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system that encompasses its lifecycle, updates based on real-time data, and uses simulation, machine learning, and inference to aid decision-making. * Learn how dashboards, layouts, dynamic content, and more can be deeply customized and adapted, allowing you to express your design ideas and create a signature, tailored look. ## REALTIME DASHBOARD - Real-time dashboard presented data in a visual format, such as graphs, charts, gauges, or maps, making it easier to understand and interpret complex information quickly. ## MULTIPLE DATASOURCES - Support RestAPI, WebSocket, MQTT. ## MULTIPLE TABS - Support multiple tabs for different dashboard on same datasources ## DRAG AND DROP WIDGETS - Low Code development for design desired dashboard. ## WIDGET PROPERTIES - Update the widget UI with modifying the properties. ## WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT - Create workspace. ## LIVE PREVIEW - Ease for view the UI result as fast as possible. ## IMPORT OR EXPORT PORTFOLIO - Save the working result into local drive and restore later. ## BACKGROUND TEMPLATES - Create the background with grid, lines, image. ## Recording - Playback the recorded realtime workspace. ## MULTIPLE LANGUAGES - Support many international languages

About

Nex Terminal

Manage multiple servers and files with this versatile SSH and SFTP client. Offers basic terminal functions, iCloud sync, and extensive file management tools. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like unlimited transfers and a text editor with syntax highlighting.

Highlights
  • Unlimited server management
  • iCloud data sync
  • Extensive file management
  • Port forwarding
  • Snippets automation
  • Syntax highlighting text editor (Pro)
Features
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Nex Terminal Free Version - Unlimited server management, group management - Basic terminal functions - iPad with external Keyboard support - iCloud data sync on multiple devices - Snippets - One click quick copying of terminal sessions - 20 terminal themes - 2 port forwarding rules - 500MB file size transfer limit - File management (upload, download, compress, decompress, copy, delete, rename, image view, file permissions, copy path, search, follow ssh path) - cursor style setting - Keep alive setting - Scrollback setting - Switch between dark and light appearance Nex Terminal Pro Version - All functions of the free version - 300+beautiful terminal themes - Multi-hop jump hosts - Unlimited number of port forwarding rules - Snippets automation on multiple targets - Unlimited file transfer size - Resume from breakpoint - Text editor, support syntax highlighting - Membership Badge Identification - Unlock all Pro features on Mac, iPhone and iPad Privacy Policy: https://nex-terminal.github.io/Privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

mBoard2 screens
Nex Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mBoard at none against Nex Terminal's 14. mBoard also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nex Terminal sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. mBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mBoard ships an update every 5 days, Nex Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
mBoard versus Nex Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermBoardNex Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMew Sang Lim贝贝 尚

In-app purchases

None

mBoard

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Nex Terminal

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time13
  • 30-day Pro benefitsFree
  • 10元优惠Free
  • 14-day Pro trial$0.99
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  • 30元优惠$3.00
  • 50元优惠$5.00
  • Pro Yearly$7.99
  • Nex Terminal Mini$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime Upgrade Discount$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$16.99
  • Pro Lifetime$18.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • 一年Pro$29.99

Questions

Is mBoard free?
mBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nex Terminal free?
Nex Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mBoard or Nex Terminal have ads?
Neither mBoard nor Nex Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mBoard or Nex Terminal?
mBoard ships an update every 5 days, and Nex Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, mBoard was updated on October 4, 2026 and Nex Terminal on October 16, 2026.

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