Terminal Emulator app vs TextRift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terminal Emulator app
This application provides a command-line interface for performing various developer tasks. It offers a web-based front-end for quick functions like conversions and calculations, along with full directory navigation capabilities.
- PTY connection to shell
- Web front-end for quick functions
- Common conversions and math
- Full CD (change directory) support
- JavaScript features
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Simple "terminal-optimized" tasks. In an abstract way, got a PTY (term.js) that connects to the shell (termprops.js) to the user's display. Friendly web front-end that can run quick functions that I normally used a Python shell for, such as common conversions and quick math. We've also got full CD! * JavaScript features
TextRift
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TextRift is a fast, private way to compare two pieces of text and see exactly what changed. Paste your original text into A and the changed version into B. TextRift instantly highlights every added, removed, and unchanged line so differences jump right out. WHY TEXTRIFT • Instant line-by-line comparison with clear color coding • Unified or side-by-side views — switch with a tap • Copy the full result to share or save • Swap A and B to flip the comparison • Live counts of added and removed lines PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no sign-up, no network, no tracking. Your text never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Great for comparing drafts, configuration files, code snippets, contracts, notes, and anything else where the details matter. Terms of Use (EULA): https://obelisk.club/diffchecker/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Terminal Emulator app at none against TextRift's 1. Terminal Emulator app also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). TextRift's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. TextRift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Terminal Emulator app asks for nothing beyond the download.
Terminal Emulator app ships an update every 11 months, TextRift every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Terminal Emulator app | TextRift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leticia Vila | 永 张 |
In-app purchases
Terminal Emulator app
No in-app purchases
TextRift
- TextRift Pro$4.99
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