TCP/UDP Server/Client vs Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TCP/UDP Server/Client
This utility app allows you to set up a server or client for testing network connections. It supports multiple client connections and offers flexible response options for received data, with separate logs for events and hexadecimal values.
- TCP/UDP server and client functionality
- Supports multiple client connections
- Configurable port numbers (0-65535)
- Multiple response modes for received data
- Event and Hexadecimal log windows
- Echo, text, and lookup table responses
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TCP / UDP - Server / Client A simple Server - Client app which can be used for testing purposes. A server can be started which listens for incoming client connections. The server's IP address is the device's IP address. A port number between 0 and 65535 can be freely selected. The server is not limited by 'one' client connection, several clients can connect to the server. There are 2 Log windows where one is the event log and text sending/receiving and the other window shows the Hex values for sending and receiving. The server can respond to received data from a Client: - By sending received data back to the Client (echo) - Send an entered text back to the Client - By looking up a table you have defined and finding a match in this and then sending the associated data back to the Client The app is primarily developed for use on an iPad, but it can easily be used on an iPhone, although the screen is a bit small for this.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TCP/UDP Server/Client at 5.0 against Terminal's 4.4. TCP/UDP Server/Client also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (110 vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TCP/UDP Server/Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
TCP/UDP Server/Client holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 110 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TCP/UDP Server/Client ships an update every 5 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCP/UDP Server/Client | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.4 (110 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 110 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Andersen | Soufiane Benabid |
Customer experience
TCP/UDP Server/Client
Terminal
Bugs and requests
TCP/UDP Server/Client
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
TCP/UDP Server/Client
No in-app purchases
Terminal
- Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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- Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year
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