Comparison

KeyBean vs QuickTerminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KeyBean

Features
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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

About

QuickTerminal

Features
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QuickTerminal is a professional terminal emulator and SSH client designed for iOS and macOS. It combines local shell access, remote SSH sessions, SFTP file browsing, and AI-powered command assistance in one workspace. TERMINAL: - Full xterm-256color terminal emulation - Local shell support (bash, zsh, fish, sh, ksh) - Multiple concurrent sessions with tabs - Horizontal and vertical terminal splitting - Customizable fonts: Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, Source Code Pro, Cascadia Code - Adjustable font size (8–32px) and cursor styles (block, underline, bar) - Scrollback buffer up to 50,000 lines SSH & SFTP: - SSH remote sessions with saved host profiles - Key-based and password authentication - SSH jump host / bastion support - SFTP file browser for remote directories - Connection pooling and session reuse - Secure credential storage AI ASSISTANT (Pro): - Claude and Gemini AI integration - Natural language command suggestions and explanations - Command safety analysis before execution - Context-aware help with working directory and git status COMMAND TOOLS: - Command snippets: save, categorize, search, and import/export as JSON - Command history with search, favorites, and directory tracking (500 entries) - Command palette for unified search across actions and snippets SECURITY POLICIES: - Command approval modes: None, Risky Only, Always - Risky command detection (rm -rf, mkfs, dd, shutdown, etc.) - Directory-based sandboxing with allowed paths - Configurable safety levels WORKSPACE: - Dockable floating panels - Integrated file browser - Resizable sidebar with icon-only mode - Grid and tabbed layout modes CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Customizable keyboard shortcuts - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY: - Mosh (Mobile Shell) for resilient connections over flaky networks - Port forwarding with local and remote SSH tunnels - GCP IAP tunneling for Google Cloud SSH access QuickTerminal Pro unlocks: - Unlimited AI agent execution - Ad-free experience - Advanced security policies - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickterminal/terms/

Screenshots

KeyBean3 screens
QuickTerminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KeyBean at none against QuickTerminal's shown. QuickTerminal's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. KeyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and QuickTerminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, QuickTerminal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
KeyBean versus QuickTerminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyBeanQuickTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS1613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperεŒ—δΊ¬ε¦‚η”΅η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KeyBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

QuickTerminal

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is KeyBean free?
KeyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickTerminal free?
QuickTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeyBean or QuickTerminal have ads?
QuickTerminal shows ads; KeyBean does not.
Which is updated more often, KeyBean or QuickTerminal?
KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, and QuickTerminal every 6 weeks. Most recently, KeyBean was updated on October 7, 2026 and QuickTerminal on October 8, 2026.

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