Comparison

iTerminal vs Remote.It

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

Head to head
About

iTerminal

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
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iTerminal is a simple yet very powerful SSH and Telnet client on your iPhone and iPad. You can connect to remote servers through SSH or Telnet with iTerminal. Supported features include: - Connect to your servers using user name/password or private key authentication through SSH. - Connect to your servers using Telnet. - Support Server List. - Support exporting Server info to and importing Server info from iCloud. Now Server info can be easily transferred among different versions and devices. - Support to connect through Socks 5 Proxy Server. - Support history of Recent Tasks. - Support Private Key Management and encrypted PEM and PPK keys up to 4096 bit long. -- Support importing key files from and exporting key files to your iCloud Drive. You now can easily import a key file from your iCloud Drive by copying your key file to your iCloud Drive under /iterminal/key folder. - Support Bluetooth Keyboard. With its simple interfaces, iTerminal provides the easiest way to securely connect to your remote servers on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTerminal/iTerminal_overview.php.

About

Remote.It

This app simplifies complex network configurations, enabling secure and instant access to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, and devices. It eliminates the need for port forwarding and offers Zero Trust Network Access for enhanced security. Ideal for remote access and managing diverse network environments without technical expertise.

Highlights
  • Remote access to cloud and local computers
  • No port forwarding required
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Connect to any device on any network
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Real-time network status notifications
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The Remote.It app streamlines complex network configurations, making them accessible and manageable from anywhere. Whether you're connecting to cloud or local computers, virtual machines, Docker environments, or devices on multi-NAT or CGNAT networks like mobile 5G or Starlink, Remote.It provides instant, secure, and code-based networking solutions for seamless connectivity. * Remote Access Anywhere: Access work from home or vice versa, and connect to cloud resources in AWS or other public cloud providers wherever you are. * No Network Headaches: Don't worry about complex network settings. Remote.It automatically manages and reconfigures when devices move locations. * Eliminates the need for port forwarding: Simplify connectivity and make connections that were not possible without public IP addresses and ports. * User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through the app with an intuitive and clean interface, making network management accessible for those without technical expertise. * Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed with instant updates and alerts about your network's status, ensuring you're always in the loop. * Device and Service Agnostic: Connect to any device on any kind of network. Access remote devices with SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, RDP, VNC, and more. * Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Implementing ZTNA, Remote.It ensures secure, least-privileged access based on specific services, enhancing security and minimizing human error in access configurations. Remote.It combines the simplicity for everyday users with the robust features required for advanced and complex scenarios. Requires a free Remote.It account. Commercial usage requires a paid subscription.

Screenshots

iTerminal4 screens
Remote.It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote.It at none against iTerminal's 1. Remote.It also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). iTerminal's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (117 vs 18). On price, update cadence 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. iTerminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote.It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminal has 117 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of iTerminal's written reviews are positive against 75% of Remote.It's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, Remote.It every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iTerminal versus Remote.It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTerminalRemote.It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (117 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft Corporationremot3.it Inc.

Customer experience

iTerminal

All ratings117 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative32.7%

Remote.It

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

iTerminal

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved keyboard integration
  • Customizable terminal settings
  • Background connection support

Remote.It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTerminal

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Remote.It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTerminal free?
iTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote.It free?
Remote.It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTerminal or Remote.It?
iTerminal is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Remote.It averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do iTerminal or Remote.It have ads?
iTerminal shows ads; Remote.It does not.
Which is updated more often, iTerminal or Remote.It?
iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and Remote.It every 3 months. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote.It on September 13, 2026.

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