Comparison

Palm vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Palm

Write and execute JavaScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a simple shell, run logs, and essential functions for on-the-go coding. Perfect for developers who need to stay productive anywhere.

Highlights
  • Write and run JavaScript scripts
  • Simple shell interface
  • Run logs for debugging
  • Includes promise, console, fetch
  • File editing capabilities
  • Code on the go
Features
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Take your JavaScript coding to the next level with this amazing app that lets you write and run scripts on your iPhone or iPad. With its simple shell and run logs, you'll have everything you need to code on the go. Plus, it includes basic functions like promise, console, and fetch, making it easy to edit your files quickly and efficiently. Whether you're on the train, waiting in line, or just taking a break, this app is perfect for staying productive and never missing a beat. Best of all, it's free to download and use, so give it a try and start coding anywhere, anytime! TERMS OF USE: https://onebuffer.com/termofuse.html PRIVACY POLICY: https://onebuffer.com/privacypolicy.html

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

Palm4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Palm at none against Terminal's 4. Palm also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Terminal's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Palm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Palm against 4.4 for Terminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 110 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Palm's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Palm ships an update daily, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Palm versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalmTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.4 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6110 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuoc Thanh CaoSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

Palm

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Terminal

All ratings110 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Palm

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

Palm

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 Palm free?
Palm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Palm or Terminal?
Terminal is rated higher. Palm averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.
Do Palm or Terminal have ads?
Neither Palm nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Palm or Terminal?
Palm ships an update daily, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, Palm was updated on October 9, 2026 and Terminal on October 8, 2026.

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