Comparison

Terminal Emulator Plus vs Nimbus Direct

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Terminal Emulator Plus

This utility app provides access to various shell types for simplified terminal-optimized tasks. It features a friendly web front-end for quick functions like conversions and calculations.

Highlights
  • Access different shell types
  • Terminal-optimized tasks
  • PTY connection
  • Web front-end
  • Quick conversions
  • Quick math functions
Features
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Terminal Emulator Plus an application that allows access to different types of Shell. 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.

About

Nimbus Direct

Features
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Nimbus Direct puts your virtual servers in your pocket. Connect to your self-hosted Nimbus Direct server and securely manage the virtual machines and containers assigned to your account from your iPhone or iPad. Manage your instances: • View assigned virtual machines and containers • Start, stop, reboot, suspend and resume instances • Monitor CPU, memory, storage and performance history • View network interfaces and IP addresses • Create, restore and delete snapshots • Upload and manage ISO images and boot options Console access anywhere: Access terminal and graphical consoles directly from the app, with controls designed for iPhone and iPad. Stay informed: • Follow running and completed tasks • Receive notifications and maintenance updates • Enable optional push notifications • View infrastructure alerts • Create and manage support tickets Built for security: Nimbus Direct communicates only with the Nimbus Direct server you choose. Your credentials and infrastructure access remain tied to that server. Protect an authenticated session with Face ID, Touch ID or Optic ID, while sensitive credentials are securely handled using the iOS Keychain. Made for self-hosting: Nimbus Direct does not depend on a centralized account or infrastructure service. Connect to an installation operated by you or your service provider. A compatible Nimbus Direct server and an existing user account are required. Accounts are created and managed by the operator of the connected server; account registration is therefore not available within the app.

Screenshots

Terminal Emulator Plus3 screens
Nimbus Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nimbus Direct at none against Terminal Emulator Plus's shown. Nimbus Direct also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 months). Terminal Emulator Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal Emulator Plus ships an update every 8 months, Nimbus Direct daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Terminal Emulator Plus versus Nimbus Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal Emulator PlusNimbus Direct
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperDioneibys Blanco GrudasLiam Jayden Schleiss

In-app purchases

None

Terminal Emulator Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Nimbus Direct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal Emulator Plus free?
Terminal Emulator Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nimbus Direct free?
Nimbus Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal Emulator Plus or Nimbus Direct have ads?
Terminal Emulator Plus shows ads; Nimbus Direct does not.
Which is updated more often, Terminal Emulator Plus or Nimbus Direct?
Terminal Emulator Plus ships an update every 8 months, and Nimbus Direct daily. Most recently, Terminal Emulator Plus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nimbus Direct on October 10, 2026.

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