# iTerminal vs Keyword Search

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | Keyword Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **117** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 46 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Vigo Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605119363) |

## 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


### Keyword Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyword-search-custom-engine/id6762498984)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is Keyword Search free?

Keyword Search costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iTerminal or Keyword Search have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; Keyword Search does not.

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