# iTerminus vs Scripting

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scripting at 98% against iTerminus's 33%. Scripting also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iTerminus's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTerminus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scripting holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripting has 84 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of iTerminus's written reviews are positive against 98% of Scripting's.

iTerminus ships an update every 2 months, Scripting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminus | Scripting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminus-ssh-client-terminal/id6447374195/reviews) | **[4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **97.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 16 MB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravi Kakadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681138880) | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) |

## What reviewers say

### iTerminus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminus-ssh-client-terminal/id6447374195)

A fast and secure SSH terminal for managing servers and remote devices. Offers SFTP file transfer, customizable terminal screens, and multiple authentication methods. Ideal for developers and system administrators.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure SSH connections, SFTP file transfer, Customizable terminal screen, Multiple authentication methods, Xterm/VT100 support, Font and color customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #163 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminus free?

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

### Is Scripting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTerminus or Scripting?

Scripting is rated higher. iTerminus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Scripting averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.

### Do iTerminus or Scripting have ads?

Neither iTerminus nor Scripting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTerminus or Scripting?

iTerminus ships an update every 2 months, and Scripting fortnightly. Most recently, iTerminus was updated on September 21, 2026 and Scripting 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.*