Comparison

TermBean vs Recon

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

Head to head
About

TermBean

A free, native Apple platform SSH client offering a modern interface, tabbed terminals, SFTP, and secure authentication. Unlock advanced features like jump hosts and dynamic port forwarding with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Modern application interface
  • Tabbed and split terminals
  • SFTP, SSH2, and Telnet support
  • MFA and key-based authentication
  • Encrypted key storage and iCloud sync
  • Jump Hosts Chaining (Pro)
  • Terminal log recording (Pro)
Features
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TermBean is a small, professional and free SSH client, developed natively for the Apple platform, with a low resource footprint, fast and smooth startup, security and simplicity to meet your needs. Free Offer Features * Modern application interface * Support iPad multitasking and split view * Recognizes operating systems and displays appropriate icons * Tabbed terminals * Terminal splitting * SFTP support * SSH2 support * Telnet support * ZModem (rz/sz) support, Drag and drop to upload multiple files * Local, remote port forwarding support * Keyword Search * MFA Login, Keyboard Interaction, Password, Public/Private Key Authentication * Immersive Terminal Themes * Code snippets * Encrypted storage of key data * iCloud storage * iCloud synchronization at devices * Ad-free Pro Features * Jump Hosts Chaining * Terminal splitting and broadcasting * Terminal log file recording * Dynamic port forwarding support, including SocksV5 * SSH Agent Forwarding * SSH Certificate Authentication * Support ports knocking (include SPA) before connecting ===================================== 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

Recon

Features
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Reliable. Responsive. REST-based. Recon is the Next-Generation Remote Control tool for MCβ€”an RCON alternative designed for both players and admins. Recon ensures your commands are executed and responses are receivedβ€”every single time. NOTE: This application is a smartphone client for Recon. To use it, you must first install the Recon plugin on your server. Key Features: - Ironclad Security: Recon encrypts all traffic using AES encryption combined with timestamp validation and nonce verification. Your passwords and commands are never sent in plaintext. - RESTful Reliability: Built on a robust HTTP architecture. If the server running the plugin is up, Recon connects. - Granular Permission Control: Stop giving out full OP access. With Recon, you can assign specific permissions (nodes) or allow users to execute commands as specific players. - Smart Command Queuing: Need to run a command on a player who isn't online? Recon queues the command and executes it automatically the moment they join. - Modern Console: A sleek, user-friendly interface with command history, multi-server profile management, and instant connection testing. NOTE: Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.

Screenshots

TermBean4 screens
Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recon at none against TermBean's 3. Recon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads 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. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Recon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
TermBean versus Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermBeanRecon
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB21 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperεŒ—δΊ¬ε¦‚η”΅η§‘ζŠ€ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈEnabify

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

Recon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermBean free?
TermBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermBean or Recon have ads?
Neither TermBean nor Recon shows ads.

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