# Processing & p5.js iCompiler vs Secure Terminal

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Terminal at 4.5 against Processing & p5.js iCompiler's 3.5. Secure Terminal also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Processing & p5.js iCompiler's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Processing & p5.js iCompiler sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Processing & p5.js iCompiler's written reviews are positive against 86% of Secure Terminal's.

Processing & p5.js iCompiler ships an update every 2 months, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Processing & p5.js iCompiler | Secure Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/processing-and-p5js-icompiler/id648955851/reviews) | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [riedel.wtf apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517545753) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### Processing & p5.js iCompiler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/processing-and-p5js-icompiler/id648955851)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Develop and compile Processing and p5.js code directly on your mobile device. Export your creations as standalone apps for offline use. Ideal for students and educators learning creative coding.

**Highlights:** Compose and compile code on mobile, Export projects as home screen apps, Offline app usage, Code highlighting and formatting, 3D sketches and games support, Error highlighting (Pro feature)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Processing Pro (Monthly) | $3.49 | per month |
| Processing Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Processing for iOS Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Processing Pro Lifetime Unlock | $25.99 | one-time |
| Processing for iOS Tip | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works offline without internet connection
- 👍 Free app with no mandatory payment
- 🎨 Good for quick creative coding and sketches
- 📱 Portable Processing development on mobile
- ⚡ Relatively fast performance for mobile IDE

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Compiler errors hidden behind paywall
- 🐛 Data loss and code deletion issues
- ❌ No error messages or debugging output
- 📝 Poor syntax highlighting (highlights wrong keywords)
- ⌨️ No auto-indentation or code formatting

**Reported bugs**

- Code reverts to earlier versions after app sleep
- Changes lost when phone falls asleep
- Functions with parameters cause black screen
- StringList data type not recognized
- Boolean highlighting shows 'bool' instead of full word

**Requested features**

- Free basic error messages for all users
- Undo/redo functionality
- Project renaming capability
- Project duplication feature
- Robust auto-save and backup system


### Secure Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-terminal/id1463284695)

This application provides secure remote access to servers via SSH and Telnet. It supports various authentication methods, terminal emulations, and file transfer protocols. Advanced features like SFTP and port forwarding are available through an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** SSH & Telnet connection, Password & key authentication, SFTP file transfer, xterm-256color emulation, Key generation, Port forwarding, Customizable terminal

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO FEATURE | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💰 Great value, one-time purchase
- 🆓 Free version is very capable
- 🚀 Fast and stable performance
- 💻 Works across multiple Apple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI/UX could be better
- ❓ Lack of clear documentation
- 🐌 Some features are slow
- 🚫 Cannot log in without password
- 🖱️ UI elements not always intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- SFTP cannot be opened when using a proxy server to connect to SSH
- Backspace clears the entire line, hiding the current working directory
- App crashes during docker compose pull with ZSH and ohmyzsh
- FaceID authenticates only once per app execution
- File transfer adds single quotes to the beginning and end of filenames

**Requested features**

- Allow adding more than one connection in free version
- Improve UI/UX for better intuitiveness
- Provide clear documentation for Port Forwarding
- Add ability to format/prettify command snippets in clipboard/saved commands
- Keep theme full dark and add plain simple b&w icon


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Processing & p5.js iCompiler free?

Processing & p5.js iCompiler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Secure Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Processing & p5.js iCompiler or Secure Terminal?

Secure Terminal is rated higher. Processing & p5.js iCompiler averages 3.5 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Secure Terminal averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.

### Do Processing & p5.js iCompiler or Secure Terminal have ads?

Neither Processing & p5.js iCompiler nor Secure Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Processing & p5.js iCompiler or Secure Terminal?

Processing & p5.js iCompiler ships an update every 2 months, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Processing & p5.js iCompiler was updated on October 16, 2026 and Secure Terminal on October 19, 2026.

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