Comparison

BrowserBits vs MTerm

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

Head to head
About

BrowserBits

Features
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Web開発中のデバッグに役立つちょっとした機能をまとめた、シンプルなSafari拡張機能です。 Titleタグ・URLの取得 現在開いているタブのTitleタグと、エンコードされたURLを取得し、コピーしやすいフィールドを表示します。 外部サイト移動アラート あなたが指定したドメインと異なるページに移動した際に画面上部でお知らせします。 例えばステージング環境でWebサイトのテストをする際、誤って本番環境に接続されているリンクをタップした場合、この機能を使えばすぐに気づくことができます。 クイックアドミン 現在開いているページのURLをもとに、あらかじめ登録したパスやポートを自動で付加し、新しいタブで開く機能です。 /wp-admin や :8000 などをワンクリックで開けるため、管理画面や開発用URLへの移動を素早く行えます。 Windowsインターネットショートカットの作成 現在のページのロケーションをWindowsインターネットショートカット(.urlファイル)で出力します。 他プラットフォームのユーザーにWebサイトのショートカットを共有することができます。

About

MTerm

This app is a professional SSH client and terminal emulator for iOS, designed for AI-driven remote development. It allows developers to run AI tools and manage servers from their mobile devices with persistent sessions and a customizable interface.

Highlights
  • Integrated SSH terminal and remote IDE
  • Persistent SSH sessions
  • Multi-window and multi-pane support
  • Workspace saving and instant restore
  • Plugin system for extending capabilities
  • Snippets and clipboard history
  • Customizable accessory bar
Features
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Run Claude Code, Codex, and AI agents from your iPad or iPhone — without being tied to a desk. MTerm is a professional SSH client and iOS terminal emulator built specifically for AI-driven remote development. If you need serious developer tools on mobile, MTerm delivers a stable, persistent, and fully featured terminal environment for modern workflows. Designed for developers who manage Linux, Mac, and cloud servers, MTerm combines a powerful SSH terminal, remote IDE, workspace persistence, and AI-focused tooling into one seamless experience. PERFECT FOR DEVELOPERS WHO - Run Claude Code, Codex, or other AI CLI tools remotely - Search for a professional SSH client for iPad or iPhone - Need a reliable iOS terminal emulator - Work in remote development environments - Manage servers via SSH daily - Build AI-driven workflows on the go MTerm is optimized for uninterrupted AI coding and serious remote development. ―――――――――――― AI DEVELOPMENT WORKSPACE - Integrated SSH terminal + remote IDE + prompt manager - Multi-window and multi-pane support for parallel AI workflows - Workspace saving with CMD + S - Restore native pane layouts instantly on reconnect - Built for long-running development sessions PERSISTENT SSH SESSIONS - Keep SSH sessions alive when switching apps - Designed for sustained remote development - Active sessions visible in Notification Center - Monitor running sessions with Live Activities ADVANCED SSH CLIENT - Password, SSH Key, and Keychain authentication - Jump Host (bastion) support - Local and Remote Port Forwarding - Secure, stable connections for Linux, macOS, and cloud servers - Mosh support for resilient connections on unstable mobile networks MTERM PLUGIN SYSTEM - Extend terminal capabilities with MTerm Plugins - Integrate your Mac or remote server environment - Session persistence powered by abduco - Reconnect to long-running terminal sessions safely - Display the current Git branch directly in the terminal footer SNIPPETS & CLIPBOARD HISTORY - Save commands and code as reusable snippets - Quickly paste from clipboard history - Ideal for repetitive development and AI prompt workflows ENHANCED AI PROMPT INPUT - Attach images and files directly in the prompt editor - Optimized for Claude Code and AI CLI usage - Seamless integration with the SSH terminal MULTI-PANE & TAB MANAGEMENT - Native split-view terminal emulator - Connect to multiple servers simultaneously - Organize sessions with tabs - Independent layouts per tab - Vertical tab mode for better session navigation - Unlimited panes (Pro) CUSTOMIZABLE ACCESSORY BAR - Configure shortcut buttons in the software keyboard toolbar - Improve command efficiency without external tools - Designed for fast command input on touch devices BUILT-IN REMOTE EDITOR (Pro) - Edit code, JSON, and Markdown directly on remote servers - Designed for uninterrupted development IMAGE PREVIEW (Pro) - Instantly preview files - Useful for reviewing AI-generated assets FULL CJK & IME SUPPORT - Accurate rendering for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean text - Full IME input compatibility - Stable long-form text input in terminal environments MAGIC KEYBOARD & HARDWARE KEYBOARD SUPPORT - Full keyboard shortcuts - Optimized for professional iPad development - Turn your iPad or iPhone into a serious developer workstation ―――――――――――― MTerm is not just another SSH client. It’s an AI-focused iOS terminal built for real remote development. Advanced features are unlocked with Pro. Privacy Policy: https://mterm.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BrowserBits3 screens
MTerm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrowserBits at none against MTerm's 3. MTerm's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BrowserBits asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrowserBits ships an update every 11 months, MTerm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BrowserBits versus MTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowserBitsMTerm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShugo Matsuzawakazuki oinuma

In-app purchases

None

BrowserBits

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MTerm

Subscriptions2
  • MTerm サブスクリプション(月額)$1.991 Month
  • MTerm サブスクリプション(年額)$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • MTerm Pro$14.99

Questions

Is BrowserBits free?
BrowserBits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTerm free?
MTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BrowserBits or MTerm have ads?
Neither BrowserBits nor MTerm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrowserBits or MTerm?
BrowserBits ships an update every 11 months, and MTerm every 3 days. Most recently, BrowserBits was updated on September 10, 2026 and MTerm on September 17, 2026.

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