# Terminal IO Utility vs Dataplicity

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dataplicity at 79% against Terminal IO Utility's 0%. Dataplicity also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (163 vs 1). Terminal IO Utility's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dataplicity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Terminal IO Utility's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dataplicity's.

Terminal IO Utility ships an update every 5 months, Dataplicity every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal IO Utility | Dataplicity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-io-utility/id624529046/reviews) | **[4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telit Communications SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529854787) | [MachineForest Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/921634511) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal IO Utility

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-io-utility/id624529046)

This application allows users to test and evaluate Telit's Terminal I/O-based module solutions. It facilitates transparent UART data transfer using the Terminal I/O profile, providing a direct interface for module communication.

**Highlights:** Evaluate Telit Terminal I/O module solutions, Transparent UART data transfer, Demonstrates Terminal I/O profile, Module solution testing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dataplicity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512)

Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.

**Highlights:** Remote shell access, No dynamic DNS needed, No port forwarding required, Works behind NAT/firewalls, Secure websockets connection, No SSH required, Agent runs without root

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and setup
- 👍 Works smoothly and as described
- 👍 Excellent for remote access to Linux/Raspberry Pi
- 👍 Simple and efficient to use
- 👍 Great GUI and user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently during signup/adding devices
- 🐛 Terminal scrolling is difficult/unusable on iOS
- 🐛 Input mask is covered by the keyboard
- 🐛 No way to delete devices
- 🐛 Limited bandwidth on paid subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before any action can be taken
- App crashes when trying to add a system/device
- In-call status bar pushes terminal down, hiding part of the special function keyboard
- Third-party keyboards of different heights block the bottom half of the special function keyboard
- App does not auto-scroll or allow manual scrolling on screen

**Requested features**

- Add a widget for one-click access to custom actions
- Add proper keyboard support with control, tab, escape keys
- Allow font size adjustment
- Improve terminal colors
- Allow landscape mode for the terminal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal IO Utility free?

Terminal IO Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dataplicity free?

Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Terminal IO Utility or Dataplicity?

Dataplicity is rated higher. Terminal IO Utility averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dataplicity averages 4.6 from 163 ratings.

### Do Terminal IO Utility or Dataplicity have ads?

Neither Terminal IO Utility nor Dataplicity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terminal IO Utility or Dataplicity?

Terminal IO Utility ships an update every 5 months, and Dataplicity every 3 months. Most recently, Terminal IO Utility was updated on September 20, 2026 and Dataplicity on October 3, 2026.

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