Nex Terminal vs XTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nex Terminal
Manage multiple servers and files with this versatile SSH and SFTP client. Offers basic terminal functions, iCloud sync, and extensive file management tools. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like unlimited transfers and a text editor with syntax highlighting.
- Unlimited server management
- iCloud data sync
- Extensive file management
- Port forwarding
- Snippets automation
- Syntax highlighting text editor (Pro)
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Nex Terminal Free Version - Unlimited server management, group management - Basic terminal functions - iPad with external Keyboard support - iCloud data sync on multiple devices - Snippets - One click quick copying of terminal sessions - 20 terminal themes - 2 port forwarding rules - 500MB file size transfer limit - File management (upload, download, compress, decompress, copy, delete, rename, image view, file permissions, copy path, search, follow ssh path) - cursor style setting - Keep alive setting - Scrollback setting - Switch between dark and light appearance Nex Terminal Pro Version - All functions of the free version - 300+beautiful terminal themes - Multi-hop jump hosts - Unlimited number of port forwarding rules - Snippets automation on multiple targets - Unlimited file transfer size - Resume from breakpoint - Text editor, support syntax highlighting - Membership Badge Identification - Unlock all Pro features on Mac, iPhone and iPad
XTerm
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Flow SSH Client: Flow SSH Client helps you connect to and manage remote Linux servers directly from your mobile device. SSH CONNECTIONS: Connect to servers using SSH with support for password and key-based authentication. HOST MANAGEMENT: Create hosts, organize them into groups, and use tags to keep connections easy to manage. TERMINAL ACCESS: Open terminal sessions, run commands, and manage your servers from anywhere. VAULTS: Store connection information, SSH keys, and credentials for quick access. PROXY & HOST CHAINING: Configure proxies and host chaining to connect through intermediate servers when needed. CONNECTION HISTORY: View recent connections and reconnect to previously accessed hosts quickly. Terms of use: https://fuentechsoft.com/about/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://fuentechsoft.com/about/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XTerm at none against Nex Terminal's 14. XTerm also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Nex Terminal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Nex Terminal sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. XTerm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nex Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, XTerm monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Nex Terminal | XTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 贝贝 尚 | Fuentech Company Limited |
In-app purchases
Nex Terminal
- Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- 30-day Pro benefitsFree
- 10元优惠Free
- 14-day Pro trial$0.99
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- 30元优惠$3.00
- 50元优惠$5.00
- Pro Yearly$7.99
- Nex Terminal Mini$9.99
- Pro Lifetime Upgrade Discount$14.99
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
- Pro Lifetime$16.99
- Pro Lifetime$18.99
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
- 一年Pro$29.99
XTerm
No in-app purchases









