Comparison

iTerminus vs MobileDB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTerminus

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
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iTerminus: SSH Client Terminal Fast, Secure, & Powerful SSH Client iTerminus is a lightning-fast, secure, and feature-rich SSH terminal app designed for developers, system admins, and IT professionals. Effortlessly connect to and manage your servers, cloud infrastructure, and remote devices from anywhere in the world. Secure & Reliable SSH Terminal - Encrypted connections to keep your data and credentials safe - Multiple authentication methods: Password-based login - Supports Xterm/VT100 for a smooth terminal experience - Customizable terminal screen: Personalize colors, fonts & layout SFTP File Transfer - Upload & download files between your device and remote servers - Manage files effortlessly within the app Customization & Settings - Set custom fonts & adjust font size for better readability - Import & export data with ease - Customize background & foreground colors to match your preference   Snippets - Save frequently used commands as Snippets - Insert Snippets instantly while working in the terminal - Organize your commands for faster workflows Key Features - Beautiful, minimal interface designed for efficiency - Works seamlessly across various server environments - Quick server switching and session management - Lightweight and battery-efficient for long sessions - Need help? Contact us at vrishantakinfotech@gmail.com - Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/6833862b-4498-4afc-90e7-1ea3b680fe0d - Terms of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1355f2d2-90b1-462f-a327-e1bb021f9e98

About

MobileDB

Access and manage PostgreSQL databases directly from your iPhone or iPad. Browse, query, and edit data securely over TLS or SSH. Build custom dashboards and work safely in production environments.

Highlights
  • Connect to any Postgres database
  • Browse, query, and edit data
  • Secure TLS and SSH tunneling
  • SQL editor with autocomplete
  • Build native dashboards
  • Production safety features
  • Demo mode for instant exploration
Features
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MobileDB is a native PostgreSQL client for iPhone and Apple Watch. Connect straight to any Postgres database — over TLS or an in-app SSH tunnel — and browse, query, chart and edit your data from anywhere. Ask questions in plain English and get answers. No backend, no account: credentials stay in the iOS Keychain and data travels only between your device and your servers. TRY IT INSTANTLY • Tap "Try the Demo" for a built-in sample database — no account, server or setup CONNECT YOUR WAY • Paste a connection URL from Supabase, Neon, Railway, Render, Heroku or AWS • Passwords and SSH keys secured in the Keychain • TLS (require, verify, self-signed) and built-in SSH tunneling with host-key pinning BROWSE • Schema → table → row navigation with search • Schema Map: every table and foreign key in an interactive diagram • Data grid with sorting, filters and foreign-key jumps • JSON/JSONB values as a collapsible tree ASK AI • Ask "how many users signed up this week?" and get the number, a table or a chart. Queries run read-only and time-limited; anything that changes data is never run automatically • "Hey Siri, ask MobileDB…" — spoken answers on your phone and watch, and in Shortcuts • Build dashboard widgets and new rows from a sentence • Free and private with Apple Intelligence — the on-device model runs on your phone • Or bring your own key for any OpenAI-compatible provider. Only your schema and question are sent — no row data unless you allow it QUERY & EDIT • SQL editor with syntax highlighting and autocomplete • Charts, history, saved queries, CSV/JSON export • Type-aware row editor: insert, update, duplicate and delete by primary key DASHBOARDS • "Build me a dashboard": MobileDB finds users, orders and revenue and proposes cards, each checked against your data • Guided cards (totals, trends, breakdowns) or custom SQL, with trends vs the previous period • Share any card or dashboard as a polished image WIDGETS, ALERTS & WATCH • Dashboard metrics on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch • Daily digest: yesterday's key numbers each morning • Alerts when a metric crosses a threshold or jumps or drops • Live Activities: pin a metric to the Lock Screen; long queries show in the Dynamic Island with a Stop button • Always read-only, and only for connections you allow WORK SAFELY IN PRODUCTION • Tag connections as Development, Staging or Production, with an always-on red banner • Read-only sessions, and a guard before UPDATE/DELETE without WHERE, TRUNCATE, DROP or ALTER • Privacy mode hides emails, phone numbers and names for screen-sharing • Users & permissions: roles, grants, who can write to each table, and RLS policies • Optional Face ID lock Find saved queries, dashboards and tables from Spotlight. MobileDB collects no analytics, shows no ads and has no servers of its own.

Screenshots

iTerminus4 screens
MobileDB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MobileDB at 100% against iTerminus's 33%. MobileDB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). iTerminus's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTerminus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MobileDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MobileDB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminus has 17 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of MobileDB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTerminus ships an update every 2 months, MobileDB daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iTerminus versus MobileDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTerminusMobileDB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRavi KakadiyaRinat Maltsev

Customer experience

iTerminus

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

MobileDB

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iTerminus

One-time2
  • Yearly$9.99
  • Lifetime$17.99
None

MobileDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTerminus free?
iTerminus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MobileDB free?
MobileDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTerminus or MobileDB?
MobileDB is rated higher. iTerminus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MobileDB averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iTerminus or MobileDB have ads?
Neither iTerminus nor MobileDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTerminus or MobileDB?
iTerminus ships an update every 2 months, and MobileDB daily. Most recently, iTerminus was updated on October 24, 2026 and MobileDB on October 28, 2026.

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