# Terminal# vs CertsCheck

The clearest difference is monetization model: CertsCheck at freemium against Terminal#'s subscription. CertsCheck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Terminal#'s advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 4) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CertsCheck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CertsCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal# has 153 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Terminal#'s written reviews are positive against 100% of CertsCheck's.

Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, CertsCheck monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal# | CertsCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/certscheck/id6469147491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) | [Yuya Asamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184558977) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connection, Convenient server management, Intuitive user interface, Mobile flexibility, Quick and efficient terminal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Two hundred connections | $2.99 | one-time |
| Five hundred connections | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eight hundred connections | $5.99 | one-time |
| A thousand connections | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
- 👍 Clutter-free interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
- 🔒 Concerns about password storage
- 🔋 Issues with background operation

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Scrolling problems with on-screen keyboard

**Requested features**

- Add support for 2FA
- Improve text editor functionality
- Provide option to disable password storage


### CertsCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/certscheck/id6469147491)

Easily inspect the details of TLS/SSL certificates directly from your browser. This tool helps you understand certificate information, including those from Let's Encrypt, without needing to be a security expert.

**Highlights:** Check TLS/SSL certificate contents, Inspect certificate details via URL, Share Extension for browsers, Understand Let's Encrypt certificates, Premium subscription for advanced features

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Buy developer a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal# free?

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

### Is CertsCheck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Terminal# or CertsCheck?

CertsCheck is rated higher. Terminal# averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while CertsCheck averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Terminal# or CertsCheck have ads?

Neither Terminal# nor CertsCheck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terminal# or CertsCheck?

Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, and CertsCheck monthly. Most recently, Terminal# was updated on October 13, 2026 and CertsCheck on October 6, 2026.

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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.*