# Status for DigitalOcean vs Terminal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Status for DigitalOcean at 100% against Terminal's 49%. Status for DigitalOcean also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Terminal's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (112 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Status for DigitalOcean asks for nothing beyond the download.

Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 112 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Status for DigitalOcean's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Status for DigitalOcean ships an update every 5 weeks, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Status for DigitalOcean | Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-for-digitalocean/id6499493955/reviews) | **[4.4 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 48.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edge Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743642795) | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) |

## What reviewers say

### Status for DigitalOcean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-for-digitalocean/id6499493955)

Monitor DigitalOcean's service status in real-time with this app. It provides updates on current incidents, past issues, and upcoming maintenances. Customizable widgets and app icons offer quick access and personalization for developers and sysadmins.

**Highlights:** Real-time service status updates, View current and past incidents, Monitor upcoming maintenances, Customizable home screen widgets, Light and dark mode support, Customizable app icon

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365)

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

**Highlights:** SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support, AI chatbot for server building assistance, Personalized themes and fonts per connection, Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions, SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors, Connection history and saved snippets, Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terminal - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Terminal - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Terminal - Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Helpful for SSH
- 💡 Works on Raspberry Pi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication issues after updates
- 🐛 Telnet not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud storage of credentials

**Reported bugs**

- SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
- Crashes when attempting to connect
- Backspace/delete key not working

**Requested features**

- Guest option more prominent
- iPad optimization
- Chinese language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Status for DigitalOcean free?

Status for DigitalOcean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Status for DigitalOcean or Terminal?

Terminal is rated higher. Status for DigitalOcean averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.

### Do Status for DigitalOcean or Terminal have ads?

Neither Status for DigitalOcean nor Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Status for DigitalOcean or Terminal?

Status for DigitalOcean ships an update every 5 weeks, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, Status for DigitalOcean was updated on October 24, 2026 and Terminal on October 26, 2026.

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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.*