# Scripting vs Termini

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Termini at none against Scripting's 3. Termini also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Scripting's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Termini asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, Termini daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scripting | Termini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **112** | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #84 |
| Size | 518 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) | [jianjie lian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182870353) |

## What reviewers say

### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #118 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Termini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termini-ssh-terminal/id6817167359)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a mobile SSH client for managing remote servers. It offers terminal access, file management via SFTP, system status monitoring, and Docker integration. It also includes features like LAN discovery and a Linux command library.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal with control keys, SFTP file browsing and editing, Server and credential management, Linux system status monitoring, Docker container inspection, LAN network scanning for SSH services, Linux command lookup library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scripting free?

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

### Is Termini free?

Termini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Scripting or Termini have ads?

Termini shows ads; Scripting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scripting or Termini?

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, and Termini daily. Most recently, Scripting was updated on October 19, 2026 and Termini on October 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scripting or Termini?

Scripting currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Termini at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*