# TCP/UDP Server/Client vs Terminal

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCP/UDP Server/Client | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcpudp-serverclient/id6473011693/reviews)** | [4.4 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Andersen](https://appshunter.io/developer/460814123) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### TCP/UDP Server/Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcpudp-serverclient/id6473011693)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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 TCP/UDP Server/Client free?

TCP/UDP Server/Client 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, TCP/UDP Server/Client or Terminal?

TCP/UDP Server/Client is rated higher. TCP/UDP Server/Client averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.

### Do TCP/UDP Server/Client or Terminal have ads?

Neither TCP/UDP Server/Client nor Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCP/UDP Server/Client or Terminal?

TCP/UDP Server/Client ships an update every 5 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, TCP/UDP Server/Client was updated on October 2, 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.*