iTerminal vs Keyword Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTerminal
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.
- 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
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iTerminal is a simple yet very powerful SSH and Telnet client on your iPhone and iPad. You can connect to remote servers through SSH or Telnet with iTerminal. Supported features include: - Connect to your servers using user name/password or private key authentication through SSH. - Connect to your servers using Telnet. - Support Server List. - Support exporting Server info to and importing Server info from iCloud. Now Server info can be easily transferred among different versions and devices. - Support to connect through Socks 5 Proxy Server. - Support history of Recent Tasks. - Support Private Key Management and encrypted PEM and PPK keys up to 4096 bit long. -- Support importing key files from and exporting key files to your iCloud Drive. You now can easily import a key file from your iCloud Drive by copying your key file to your iCloud Drive under /iterminal/key folder. - Support Bluetooth Keyboard. With its simple interfaces, iTerminal provides the easiest way to securely connect to your remote servers on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTerminal/iTerminal_overview.php.
Keyword Search
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Upgrade your Safari browsing with Keyword Search, the all-in-one custom search tool for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with just one purchase. Keyword Search lets you instantly switch between multiple search engines directly from Safari's address bar or Spotlight, making your browsing faster and more efficient. For example, type "g apple" to search Google, or "d apple" for DuckDuckGo. Privacy is a top priority: Keyword Search requests only the permissions it needs. It requires permission to view browsing history only to identify the search engine in the URL bar. All processing is done locally, and your personal information never leaves your device. Key features: ■ Shortcuts: Navigate between search engines instantly with simple keywords. ■ Custom Engines: Transform any searchable website into a custom engine using URL templates. ■ Smart History: Automatically remembers your last query, allowing you to re-search on different engines without retyping. ■ App Integration: Use native URL schemes to trigger searches from within other apps like X (Twitter) or productivity tools. ■ Multi-Search: Blast a single query across multiple engines at the same time. ■ Spotlight & Siri: Launch searches directly from the home screen or use voice commands via Shortcuts. ■ iCloud Sync: Your setup stays perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ■ Backup: Easily export or import your engine list as a JSON file. Modernize your Safari experience today with Keyword Search.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iTerminal at Free against Keyword Search's $0.99. iTerminal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Keyword Search's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
iTerminal is free to download; Keyword Search costs $0.99 up front. iTerminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Keyword Search asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iTerminal | Keyword Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (117 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 117 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ComcSoft Corporation | Vigo Global |
Bugs and requests
iTerminal
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup
- Scrolling issues
- Unreliable SSH authentication
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support
- Improved keyboard integration
- Customizable terminal settings
- Background connection support
Keyword Search
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iTerminal
- Premium$4.99
Keyword Search
No in-app purchases









