# iTower vs Terminal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTower at none against Terminal's 4. iTower also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Terminal's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iTower | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **110** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TimeTec Cloud Sdn Bhd](https://appshunter.io/developer/729043148) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### iTower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itower/id6446102990)

**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 iTower free?

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

### Is Terminal free?

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

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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.*