iTerminal Pro vs iFTx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTerminal Pro
Connect to remote servers securely using SSH or Telnet. This app offers robust features like private key authentication, server list management, and iCloud syncing for server information and private keys. It also supports proxy connections and Bluetooth keyboards for a seamless remote access experience.
- SSH and Telnet connections
- Username/password or private key authentication
- Server list management
- iCloud import/export for servers and keys
- Socks 5 Proxy support
- Private key management (PEM, PPK)
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iTerminal Pro is the Pro Version of iTerminal on iPhone and iPad. 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. Besides all the features available on iTerminal, the Pro Version removes all advertisement and includes professional Tech Support. 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. It's more secure and convenient to import a key now. - 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.
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFTx at 72% against iTerminal Pro's 42%. iFTx also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). iTerminal Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Pro costs $5.99 and iFTx $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFTx holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of iTerminal Pro's written reviews are positive against 72% of iFTx's.
iTerminal Pro ships an update every 5 months, iFTx every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTerminal Pro | iFTx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (46 ratings) | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 71.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ComcSoft Corporation | Christoph Nadig |
Customer experience
iTerminal Pro
iFTx
In-app purchases
iTerminal Pro
No in-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
