# iTerminal vs Command Line Program

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTerminal at 59% against Command Line Program's 17%. iTerminal also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (117 vs 8). Command Line Program's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTerminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Command Line Program sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminal has 117 ratings behind it against 8, 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 17% of Command Line Program's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, Command Line Program every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | Command Line Program |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews)** | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-line-program/id1144342705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Sami Salkosuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/820432278) |

## 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


### Command Line Program

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/command-line-program/id1144342705)

Access a variety of useful tools and information through a command-line interface on your iOS device. Perform tasks like checking weather, location, network status, converting formats, and retrieving data from various sources.

**Highlights:** Time and timezone checks, Network and location information, Weather forecasts, ASCII code lookup, RSS feed reader, Proverb and quote collection, Password generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is Command Line Program free?

Command Line Program is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTerminal or Command Line Program?

iTerminal is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Command Line Program averages 2.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do iTerminal or Command Line Program have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; Command Line Program does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTerminal or Command Line Program?

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and Command Line Program every 2 months. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on October 11, 2026 and Command Line Program on September 25, 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.*