# iTerminal vs pwSafe 2

The clearest difference is price: iTerminal at Free against pwSafe 2's $2.99. iTerminal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). pwSafe 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

iTerminal is free to download; pwSafe 2 costs $2.99 up front. iTerminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and pwSafe 2 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pwSafe 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pwSafe 2 has 5.1K ratings behind it against 117, 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 72% of pwSafe 2's.

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, pwSafe 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | pwSafe 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pwsafe-2-password-safe/id938922963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 46 MB | 36 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) | [Huvisoft B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738207783) |

## 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


### pwSafe 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pwsafe-2-password-safe/id938922963)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Securely manage all your passwords with this app. It offers autofill for websites and apps, biometric unlock, and syncs your data across devices via iCloud or Dropbox. Generate strong passwords and organize them with ease.

**Highlights:** Biometric unlock (Touch ID, Face ID), Autofill for Safari and apps, iCloud and Dropbox sync, Password generation, Smart Pasteboard, Printable hardcopy, Organize entries in groups

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |
| Dropbox Sync Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, no-frills app
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Supports multiple safes and categories
- 👍 Reliable syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Sync problems with cloud storage
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Inability to edit password entries

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of password data
- Inability to open external safes after updates
- Frequent crashes when trying to copy/paste passwords

**Requested features**

- Google Drive/OneDrive integration
- Improved UI/UX, especially for search and navigation
- More customization options for password generation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

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

### Is pwSafe 2 free?

pwSafe 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTerminal or pwSafe 2?

pwSafe 2 is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while pwSafe 2 averages 4.7 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do iTerminal or pwSafe 2 have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; pwSafe 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTerminal or pwSafe 2?

iTerminal ships an update every 4 months, and pwSafe 2 weekly. Most recently, iTerminal was updated on September 25, 2026 and pwSafe 2 on September 22, 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.*