# Palm vs Terminal

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.

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Palm asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Palm | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-tiny-javascript/id6462489785/reviews) | **[4.4 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phuoc Thanh Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604309601) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### Palm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palm-tiny-javascript/id6462489785)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminal - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Terminal - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful for SSH
- 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
- 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Guest option more prominent
- iPad optimization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*