# iTerminal vs Airconsole QuickStart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTerminal at 59% against Airconsole QuickStart's 0%. iTerminal also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (117 vs 9). Airconsole QuickStart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTerminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Airconsole QuickStart asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminal has 117 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of iTerminal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Airconsole QuickStart's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, Airconsole QuickStart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | Airconsole QuickStart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews)** | [1.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole-quickstart/id1029731960/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Amix Capital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/412067946) |

## What reviewers say

### iTerminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211)

This app provides a powerful and simple client for connecting to remote servers via SSH or Telnet on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various authentication methods, server list management, and secure key handling, making remote server access convenient.

**Highlights:** SSH and Telnet connection, Username/password and private key authentication, Server list management, iCloud sync for server info, Socks 5 Proxy support, Private key management, Bluetooth keyboard support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works well for basic tasks
- 💡 Useful for remote access
- 🔒 Secure SSH connections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Aggressive monetization
- 📵 Disruptive ads
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Scrolling issues
- Unreliable SSH authentication
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Improved keyboard integration
- Customizable terminal settings
- Background connection support


### Airconsole QuickStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airconsole-quickstart/id1029731960)

This app simplifies the setup of a Wi-Fi adapter for connecting legacy serial devices to iOS devices. It uses Bluetooth to quickly configure network settings, serial ports, and remote access without requiring a shared IP network.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy configuration, Out-of-band setup, No shared IP network required, Configure LAN IP, Gateway, DNS, Wi-Fi, Setup Serial Ports and Remote Access, Save and apply configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is Airconsole QuickStart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTerminal or Airconsole QuickStart?

iTerminal is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Airconsole QuickStart averages 1.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do iTerminal or Airconsole QuickStart have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; Airconsole QuickStart does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTerminal or Airconsole QuickStart?

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and Airconsole QuickStart every 3 months. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on October 19, 2026 and Airconsole QuickStart on October 7, 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.*