# Glink VT vs SecureCRT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glink VT at 100% against SecureCRT's 36%. Glink VT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). SecureCRT's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Glink VT costs $9.99 and SecureCRT $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Glink VT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecureCRT has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Glink VT's written reviews are positive against 36% of SecureCRT's.

Glink VT ships an update every 5 months, SecureCRT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glink VT | SecureCRT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glink-vt/id520476427/reviews)** | [2.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securecrt/id911124130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 62 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gallagher & Robertson AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/520476450) | [VanDyke Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/911124133) |

## What reviewers say

### Glink VT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glink-vt/id520476427)

This terminal emulator connects to legacy host applications on UNIX, AIX, Linux, and DEC systems. It emulates various DEC terminals and supports Telnet and SSH protocols for secure communication. The app offers extensive customization for function keys, macros, and sessions, making it ideal for accessing remote systems.

**Highlights:** DEC VT terminal emulation, Telnet and SSH support, SSL/TLS for secure communication, SSH tunneling, Multiple concurrent sessions, Configurable toolbars and hot spots, Macro recording and playback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SecureCRT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securecrt/id911124130)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides secure remote access and terminal emulation for business applications on mobile devices. It offers advanced session management, allowing users to organize connections and import settings from desktop versions. Supports various emulation types and customizable session configurations.

**Highlights:** SSH/Telnet remote access, Terminal emulation, Advanced session management, Session organization with folders, Import desktop sessions, Multiple simultaneous sessions, Customizable session settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glink VT free?

Glink VT costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecureCRT free?

SecureCRT costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glink VT or SecureCRT?

Glink VT is rated higher. Glink VT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SecureCRT averages 2.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Glink VT or SecureCRT have ads?

Neither Glink VT nor SecureCRT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glink VT or SecureCRT?

Glink VT ships an update every 5 months, and SecureCRT every 4 months. Most recently, Glink VT was updated on October 13, 2026 and SecureCRT on October 15, 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.*