# iTerminal vs DameWare Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTerminal at 59% against DameWare Mobile's 17%. iTerminal also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (117 vs 1). DameWare Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

iTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminal has 117 ratings behind it against 1, 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 DameWare Mobile's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, DameWare Mobile every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | DameWare Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dameware-mobile/id642971869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642971872) |

## 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


### DameWare Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dameware-mobile/id642971869)

Access and troubleshoot Windows computers remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Provides powerful desktop remote control features for on-call tech support. Requires a licensed copy of DameWare Remote Support.

**Highlights:** Remote Windows computer access, Tech support from anywhere, Full keyboard and hot keys, 256bit AES security via SSL, Intelligent auto-scrolling, Favorites and recently accessed computers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is DameWare Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTerminal or DameWare Mobile?

iTerminal is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while DameWare Mobile averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iTerminal or DameWare Mobile have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; DameWare Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTerminal or DameWare Mobile?

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and DameWare Mobile every 12 months. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on October 19, 2026 and DameWare Mobile 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.*