# Tempest 3 vs JTerm

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tempest 3 at 10 against JTerm's 1. Tempest 3 also leads on chart position (#156 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and JTerm sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tempest 3 against 5.0 for JTerm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest 3 has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tempest 3 | JTerm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-3-ssh-rdp-and-mosh/id6479175758/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jterm/id6780185815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 178 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atlas Express LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735054647) | [Hangzhou Blade Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780099781) |

## What reviewers say

### Tempest 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-3-ssh-rdp-and-mosh/id6479175758)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This cross-platform client offers robust server management with AI assistance for diagnostics and task completion. Securely connect, edit files, and synchronize workflows across devices with advanced encryption and collaboration features.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform compatibility, Cloud synchronization, Advanced security with end-to-end encryption, AI Copilot for server tasks, Comprehensive SSH/SFTP support, Server and Kubernetes management, Collaboration and sharing features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tempest Pro - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Tempest Pro - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Tempest Pro Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |


### JTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jterm/id6780185815)

A native SSH client and terminal emulator for iOS devices. It allows secure connections, file management via SFTP, and supports multiple live sessions with an AI assistant for terminal workflows. Offers custom keyboard rows and hardware keyboard support.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connections, SFTP file explorer, Multiple live sessions, AI Assistant, Custom keyboard row, Hardware keyboard support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Pro | $1.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Monthly AI Credits | $1.99 | per month |
| 3,000 Monthly AI Credits | $4.99 | per month |
| 10,000 Monthly AI Credits | $14.99 | per month |
| 1,000 AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 AI Credits | $7.49 | one-time |
| 10,000 AI Credits | $22.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tempest 3 free?

Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JTerm free?

JTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tempest 3 or JTerm?

Tempest 3 and JTerm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tempest 3 or JTerm have ads?

Neither Tempest 3 nor JTerm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tempest 3 or JTerm?

Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, and JTerm every 5 days. Most recently, Tempest 3 was updated on October 24, 2026 and JTerm on October 21, 2026.

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