# iTerminal vs ServerBox

The clearest difference is rating: ServerBox at 4.9 against iTerminal's 4.3. ServerBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iTerminal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

ServerBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of iTerminal's written reviews are positive against 91% of ServerBox's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | ServerBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews) | **[4.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverbox/id1586449703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [吐司工作室](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483085362) |

## 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


### ServerBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverbox/id1586449703)

Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.

**Highlights:** SSH client, SFTP client, Docker/Podman management, Snippet feature (experimental), Ping utility, Open Source

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is ServerBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTerminal or ServerBox?

ServerBox is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while ServerBox averages 4.9 from 90 ratings.

### Do iTerminal or ServerBox have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; ServerBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTerminal or ServerBox?

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and ServerBox fortnightly. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on September 29, 2026 and ServerBox on September 16, 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.*