# GoodTerm vs Terminal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoodTerm at 100% against Terminal's 49%. GoodTerm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (110 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoodTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GoodTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 110 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GoodTerm's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

GoodTerm ships an update every 2 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoodTerm | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodterm/id1639847451/reviews)** | [4.4 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524406930) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### GoodTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodterm/id1639847451)

A modern remote terminal and server companion for Linux/macOS. Connect via SSH or Mosh, monitor system health, transfer files, and run saved commands. Features cross-device sync and an AI assistant for command suggestions.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh secure remote access, Live system health monitoring, File transfer and port forwarding, Saved snippets and batch execution, Cross-device workspace sync, AI assistant for command help

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


### Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365)

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

**Highlights:** SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support, AI chatbot for server building assistance, Personalized themes and fonts per connection, Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions, SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors, Connection history and saved snippets, Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminal - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Terminal - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful for SSH
- 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
- 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

**Reported bugs**

- SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
- Crashes when attempting to connect
- Backspace/delete key not working

**Requested features**

- Guest option more prominent
- iPad optimization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoodTerm free?

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

### Is Terminal free?

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

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

GoodTerm is rated higher. GoodTerm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.

### Do GoodTerm or Terminal have ads?

Neither GoodTerm nor Terminal shows ads.

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

GoodTerm ships an update every 2 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, GoodTerm was updated on September 28, 2026 and Terminal on October 16, 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.*