# iTerminal vs Terminal

The clearest difference is ads: Terminal at none against iTerminal's shown. Terminal also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). iTerminal's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTerminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iTerminal against 4.4 for Terminal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 110 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of iTerminal's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews) | **[4.4 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## 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


### Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365)

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

**Highlights:** SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support, AI chatbot for server building assistance, Personalized themes and fonts per connection, Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions, SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors, Connection history and saved snippets, Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminal - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Terminal - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful for SSH
- 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
- 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

**Reported bugs**

- SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
- Crashes when attempting to connect
- Backspace/delete key not working

**Requested features**

- Guest option more prominent
- iPad optimization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is Terminal free?

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

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

Terminal is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.

### Do iTerminal or Terminal have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; Terminal does not.

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

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on September 22, 2026 and Terminal on September 24, 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.*