# Terminal# vs DnsChecker

The clearest difference is price: Terminal# at Free against DnsChecker's $2.99. Terminal# also leads on chart position (#66 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). DnsChecker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Terminal# is free to download; DnsChecker costs $2.99 up front. Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DnsChecker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, DnsChecker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal# | DnsChecker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **153** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) | [Docs Printing SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034316493) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal#

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

**Currently charting:** #66 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


### DnsChecker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dnschecker/id6741046337)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal# free?

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

### Is DnsChecker free?

DnsChecker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Terminal# or DnsChecker have ads?

Neither Terminal# nor DnsChecker shows ads.

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

Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, and DnsChecker every 8 months. Most recently, Terminal# was updated on September 30, 2026 and DnsChecker on September 21, 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.*