KeyBean vs GlassTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
KeyBean
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KeyBean is a management software designed specifically for Apple, aimed at efficiently managing SSH keys, certificates, and CA (Certificate Authority) information. It provides a modern, user-friendly GUI that enables users to easily and conveniently edit and manage these critical security resources. The software comprehensively supports multiple key generation methods including ED25519, ECDSA, and RSA, allowing users to flexibly choose key lengths and offering quick key fingerprint viewing capabilities. Users can directly generate user or server certificates from CA and keys, conveniently reusing existing certificate information to create new certificates, thereby avoiding traditional complex command-line operations. ===================================== Subscription fee - 3.99/year Lifetime fee - $9.99 Unlock on all devices with a subscription or purchase. Free Trial Enjoy a 3-day free trial of all features (included with annual subscription). If you cancel your subscription before the trial expires, you can still use the app for 3 days at no cost. ===================================== Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.notion.site/Privacy-de0bbfb42e924289bf47096b67db84ee
GlassTerm
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GlassTerm is a powerful SSH terminal client for iPhone and iPad. Securely connect to your Linux servers, VPS, Raspberry Pi, or any remote machine right from your pocket. Whether youβre a developer debugging in production, a sysadmin managing servers on the go, or a student learning the command line β GlassTerm gives you a fast, reliable terminal experience. Key features: β’ Secure SSH connections β password, private key, or Face ID authentication β’ Multiple terminal sessions β work on several servers at once β’ tmux support β persistent sessions that survive disconnects β’ SFTP file upload β send files to your server directly β’ Command snippets β save and reuse frequently used commands β’ SSH key management β generate keys with Secure Enclave protection β’ Port forwarding β local, remote, and dynamic (SOCKS proxy) β’ Beautiful themes β glass-inspired design, dark mode ready β’ Monospaced fonts β optimized for terminal readability β’ Export public keys β deploy keys to servers in one tap Built for developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, and anyone who needs SSH access from a mobile device. No bloat, no accounts, no subscriptions β just a great terminal. One-time purchase unlocks all features forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlassTerm at every 5 days against KeyBean's every 7 months. KeyBean's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KeyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and GlassTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, GlassTerm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeyBean | GlassTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εδΊ¬ε¦η΅η§ζζιε ¬εΈ | Kyrylo Holovchenko |
In-app purchases
KeyBean
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
GlassTerm
- Full Access$9.99









