Comparison

iTerminal vs CubRemote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

CubRemote

Features
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Access your computers from your iPhone / iPad device with CubRemote. View the remote desktop, move the pointer with touch controls and type using your keyboard and additional keys. A compact menu keeps session controls within reach. The VoxConexa server is preconfigured. Enter the remote computer’s ID and authenticate the connection according to that computer’s settings. CubRemote by CLYB / VoxConexa is derived from the open-source RustDesk project and licensed under the AGPL. Only use it with devices you are authorized to access. An Internet connection and a compatible client on the remote device are required. This version controls remote computers. It does not allow other devices to remotely control this device.

Screenshots

iTerminal4 screens
CubRemote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubRemote at none against iTerminal's 1. CubRemote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). iTerminal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, CubRemote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTerminal versus CubRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTerminalCubRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationCLYB

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

CubRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTerminal

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

CubRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTerminal free?
iTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubRemote free?
CubRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTerminal or CubRemote have ads?
Both iTerminal and CubRemote show ads.
Which is updated more often, iTerminal or CubRemote?
iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and CubRemote every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on October 19, 2026 and CubRemote on October 11, 2026.

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