Digia Preview vs Genterminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Digia Preview
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Digia empowers developers to revolutionize app development. With our innovative platform, seamlessly integrate dynamic and static internet-powered features, such as stories and landing screens, into your apps. Streamline version management, access comprehensive developer documentation, and gather valuable user feedback. Join the Digia community and supercharge your app development process today.
Genterminal
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Genterminal is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad ā built for developers and sysadmins who need a real terminal on the go. CONNECT ⢠Full SSH support with password or private-key authentication ⢠Works great with tmux and long-running sessions ⢠Function-key bar (Ctrl, Alt, Esc, arrows, Tab) and an expanded key panel for everything your shell needs ⢠CJK-correct rendering with a bundled monospace font TRANSFER ⢠Built-in SFTP browser ā upload, download, and preview files ⢠Files land in the Files app under "On My iPhone ā Terminal" SECURE ⢠Host passwords, passphrases, and private keys are encrypted in a local vault ⢠Your vault is unlocked only on-device with a password you choose ⢠Secrets are end-to-end encrypted before they ever sync SYNC ⢠Sign in to keep your hosts, identities, groups, and snippets in sync across your devices ⢠Sign in with Apple, Google, or your Genspark account Genterminal keeps your screen awake while a session is connected so the OS won't drop it. Note: like all general-purpose iOS apps, sessions are suspended shortly after the app is backgrounded.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Genterminal at weekly against Digia Preview's every 3 weeks. Digia Preview's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Digia Preview ships an update every 3 weeks, Genterminal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Digia Preview | Genterminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digia Tech | GENSPARK INC |
In-app purchases
Digia Preview
No in-app purchases
Genterminal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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