Comparison

DeviceConnector vs Insterm

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

Head to head

Simple SSH client

About

DeviceConnector

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Introducing the DeviceConnector: Effortlessly toggle between server and direct modes for your device. Simplify device management and enhance your control with this intuitive app.

About

Insterm

Features

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By specifying the host name (IP address, etc.), user name, password, and port number in the app, you can log in remotely using SSH. After logging in, you can display the terminal screen and perform command operations.

Screenshots

DeviceConnector2 screens

Insterm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DeviceConnector at none against Insterm's shown. DeviceConnector also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Insterm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeviceConnector ships an update every 25 months, Insterm every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

DeviceConnector versus Insterm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DeviceConnector	Insterm
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 25 months	Every 5 months — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	6 MB	10 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Trinix inc.	Yusuke Mori

In-app purchases

None

DeviceConnector

No in-app purchases

None

Insterm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeviceConnector free?

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

Is Insterm free?

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

Do DeviceConnector or Insterm have ads?

Insterm shows ads; DeviceConnector does not.

Which is updated more often, DeviceConnector or Insterm?

DeviceConnector ships an update every 25 months, and Insterm every 5 months. Most recently, DeviceConnector was updated on September 15, 2026 and Insterm on September 18, 2026.