# IP Packet Remote vs Terminal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IP Packet Remote at 100% against Terminal's 49%. IP Packet Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Terminal's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IP Packet Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

IP Packet Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of IP Packet Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Packet Remote | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-packet-remote/id6445958078/reviews)** | [4.4 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Roberts Motion Control Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/630456636) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Packet Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-packet-remote/id6445958078)

This utility allows users to test TCP/UDP communications and send preconfigured network packets with a single tap. It functions as a network remote controller, supporting both server and client roles, and allows for saving multiple endpoints and viewing packet content in hex or UTF-8 formats.

**Highlights:** Test TCP/UDP communications, Send preconfigured network packets, Act as network remote controller, Server or client mode, Save multiple endpoints, View packet content as hex or UTF-8

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365)

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

**Highlights:** SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support, AI chatbot for server building assistance, Personalized themes and fonts per connection, Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions, SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors, Connection history and saved snippets, Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminal - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Terminal - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful for SSH
- 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
- 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

**Reported bugs**

- SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
- Crashes when attempting to connect
- Backspace/delete key not working

**Requested features**

- Guest option more prominent
- iPad optimization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Packet Remote free?

IP Packet Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IP Packet Remote or Terminal?

IP Packet Remote is rated higher. IP Packet Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.

### Do IP Packet Remote or Terminal have ads?

Neither IP Packet Remote nor Terminal shows ads.

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