# iTerminal vs TERMinator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TERMinator at none against iTerminal's 1. TERMinator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). iTerminal's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TERMinator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminal has 117 ratings behind it against 9, 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 67% of TERMinator's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, TERMinator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | TERMinator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminator-bbs-terminal/id6759012939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Phil Whittemore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876379185) |

## 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


### TERMinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminator-bbs-terminal/id6759012939)

Connect to Bulletin Board Systems and SSH servers with a retro terminal client. Experience authentic CP437 ANSI art rendering, classic fonts, and ZMODEM file transfers. Manage your connections with a phonebook and quick connect options.

**Highlights:** Telnet and SSH connections, CP437/ANSI art rendering, Classic bitmap fonts, ZMODEM file transfer, Scrollback history, Phonebook management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is TERMinator free?

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

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

TERMinator is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while TERMinator averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do iTerminal or TERMinator have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; TERMinator does not.

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

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and TERMinator every 8 days. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on October 19, 2026 and TERMinator on October 17, 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.*