# iTerminal vs Streisand

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streisand at none against iTerminal's 1. Streisand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iTerminal against 4.4 for Streisand. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streisand has 2.1K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of iTerminal's written reviews are positive against 55% of Streisand's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, Streisand every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | Streisand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [ARCADIA ODYSSEY INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696981493) |

## 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


### Streisand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streisand/id6450534064)

This application provides a flexible client for managing proxy servers with a user-friendly interface. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers advanced features like rule-based setup and custom DNS. Your network activity data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Rule-based proxy setup, Compatibility with various protocols, Custom DNS support, VLESS (Reality), VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast, and user-friendly
- 👍 Great UI and intuitive design
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 🔥 Cutting-edge protocols and features
- 💯 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Disruptive ads
- 🤔 Confusing UI elements (start/stop buttons)
- 🔍 Latency test not working on custom configs

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with iOS 17
- Inability to edit local profiles after first edit
- Notification issues (blocking app notifications)
- Connectivity problems with certain apps (Instagram, WhatsApp)
- Sudden disconnections and inability to reconnect

**Requested features**

- Add auto-selection of best configuration based on ping
- Implement auto-connect and auto-reconnect functionality
- Allow manual addition of websites for routing
- Add option to disable STUN to prevent IP leaks
- Enhance DNS handling for better performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is Streisand free?

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

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

Streisand is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Streisand averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do iTerminal or Streisand have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; Streisand does not.

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

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and Streisand every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on September 22, 2026 and Streisand on September 22, 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.*