# Terminal vs SNY TV remote control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminal at 49% against SNY TV remote control's 0%. Terminal also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (112 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SNY TV remote control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 112 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Terminal's written reviews are positive against 0% of SNY TV remote control's.

Terminal ships an update every 9 days, SNY TV remote control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal | SNY TV remote control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-sftp-and-ssh-client/id6503295365/reviews)** | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sny-tv-remote-control/id6746165531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **48.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soufiane Benabid](https://appshunter.io/developer/938808835) | [LAMINAR RESEARCH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862467722) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SNY TV remote control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sny-tv-remote-control/id6746165531)

Control your smart TV with your phone. Easily connect, access all remote functions, and launch apps directly. Manage media playback for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Easy device connection, Classic remote functions, Smart TV app launching, Media playback control, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Premium | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Premium | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Sony Remote Premium | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal free?

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

### Is SNY TV remote control free?

SNY TV remote control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Terminal or SNY TV remote control?

Terminal is rated higher. Terminal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while SNY TV remote control averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Terminal or SNY TV remote control have ads?

Neither Terminal nor SNY TV remote control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Terminal or SNY TV remote control?

Terminal ships an update every 9 days, and SNY TV remote control fortnightly. Most recently, Terminal was updated on November 4, 2026 and SNY TV remote control on November 5, 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.*
