Comparison

Site Compass vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Site Compass

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SiteCompass Mobile is the field companion for network and building infrastructure surveys. Built for surveyors and integrators who work on-site — often deep inside buildings with no signal — it captures accurate, structured survey data offline and syncs it to the SiteCompass Portal when you're back online. This is a purpose-built field tool. Capture everything on the ground; do your design, proposals, and reporting in the SiteCompass Portal on the web. Work completely offline Every survey lives in a local database on your device. Create, edit, and photograph as you walk the site — with no connection required. Nothing is lost, and nothing waits on signal. Capture the full picture Record a complete infrastructure hierarchy — Sites, Surveys, Buildings, Levels, Spaces, and Hardware devices — with structured fields for site type, cabling backbone, space types (MDF, IDF, offices, guest rooms, and more), and detailed hardware attributes including make, model, serial, asset tag, rack position, and power. Photos and attachments Attach photos and files to devices, spaces, and levels so your survey tells the whole story. Hardware and network connections Log devices from a searchable hardware catalog and map how they connect to one another. Download, capture, send Pull existing surveys from the Portal to work on them in the field, then send completed surveys back to the Portal in a single tap. Always know where you stand A clear offline indicator, pending-change badge, and one-tap sync keep you in control of what's saved locally and what's uploaded. A manual offline mode lets you conserve data when you choose. Secure and multi-user ready Sign in with SiteCompass single sign-on. Multiple team members can use the same device, each with their own private, isolated survey data and device-bound security. SiteCompass Mobile requires a SiteCompass account.

About

Terminal

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
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

Site Compass4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Site Compass at none against Terminal's 4. Site Compass also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Site Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Site Compass ships an update fortnightly, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Site Compass versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSite CompassTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—110 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSite Compass Pty LtdSoufiane Benabid

Bugs and requests

Site Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Terminal

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

Site Compass

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Site Compass free?
Site Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Site Compass or Terminal have ads?
Neither Site Compass nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Site Compass or Terminal?
Site Compass ships an update fortnightly, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, Site Compass was updated on October 5, 2026 and Terminal on October 16, 2026.

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