# Terminal# vs RestForge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal# at 91% against RestForge's 0%. Terminal# also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.3) and ads (none vs shown). RestForge's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RestForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminal# holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. 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 0% of RestForge's.

Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, RestForge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal# | RestForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restforge-api-client/id6746305017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) | [KHANG LE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729052738) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal#

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

**Currently charting:** #81 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


### RestForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restforge-api-client/id6746305017)

This app allows developers to build, test, debug, and automate APIs directly from their mobile devices. It supports various HTTP methods, body types, and offers cloud sync, scripting, and SOAP support. Premium features include code export and an analytics dashboard.

**Highlights:** Send and test all HTTP methods, Support for multiple body types, Import from popular API tools, Cloud sync across 5 platforms, Pre & post-request JavaScript scripting, SOAP/WSDL support, Request scheduling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal# free?

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

### Is RestForge free?

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

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

Terminal# is rated higher. Terminal# averages 4.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while RestForge averages 1.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Terminal# or RestForge have ads?

RestForge shows ads; Terminal# does not.

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

Terminal# ships an update every 5 months, and RestForge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Terminal# was updated on September 24, 2026 and RestForge on September 25, 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.*