TermBean vs Pingta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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
Pingta
This app provides a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iOS devices. It helps users quickly identify and understand network issues with one-tap checks and advanced utilities like ping monitoring, traceroute, and speed tests.
- One-tap network diagnosis
- Ping monitoring
- Visual traceroute
- Speed test
- DNS lookup
- Advanced utilities
- LAN tools
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Pingta is an all-in-one network toolkit for iPhone that helps you answer one question quickly: where is the network problem? From home Wi-Fi to office and mobile networks, Pingta gives you clear diagnostics with practical tools. Start with one-tap checks from the dashboard, then go deeper with specialized tools in the toolbox. Key features: • One-tap Network Diagnosis: Check local connection, gateway response, DNS resolution, and internet reachability. • Ping Monitoring: Track latency and packet loss over time. • Visual Traceroute: Inspect hop-by-hop network paths to your destination. • Speed Test: Measure download, upload, and response time. • DNS Lookup: Query common record types for troubleshooting. • Advanced Utilities: Whois, port scan, HTTP request tools, and more. • LAN Tools: Discover local devices and use Wake-on-LAN. Who it is for: • Users who want quick answers when the internet feels slow or unstable • IT support and operators diagnosing home or office network issues • Developers and advanced users who need deeper network visibility Pingta is continuously improving to make network diagnostics faster, clearer, and more actionable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pingta at none against TermBean's 3. TermBean's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Pingta asks for nothing beyond the download.
TermBean ships an update every 11 days, Pingta every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermBean | Pingta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 北京如电科技有限公司 | HeapStack LLC |
Customer experience
TermBean
Pingta
In-app purchases
TermBean
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
- Lifetime$14.99
Pingta
No in-app purchases









