# GoodTerm vs Hotline

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hotline at none against GoodTerm's 2. Hotline also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoodTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hotline asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoodTerm | Hotline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodterm/id1639847451/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524406930) | [NOH HIYEONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839727056) |

## 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 |


### Hotline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotline-agent-alert/id6759442275)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoodTerm free?

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

### Is Hotline free?

Hotline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GoodTerm or Hotline have ads?

Neither GoodTerm nor Hotline shows ads.

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