Welcome Frame vs NanoTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Welcome Frame
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Welcome Frame is the companion app for your ePaper display frames, connecting effortlessly via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Use the app to configure and personalize your frame with static messages or a clock, depending on the frame model. Select from various themes, enter your custom text (like “Welcome to our home”), and instantly publish the update to your connected frame. Discovered devices appear in a simple list, making it easy to manage and update individual frames. Note: This app is designed specifically for Welcome Frame displays and does not offer additional features. Interested in getting a frame? Feel free to get in touch!
NanoTerm
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NanoTerm is a fast, native SSH client and terminal for iPhone and iPad, built for developers and system administrators who manage remote servers on the go. Connect over SSH, transfer files with SFTP, keep an eye on your servers, and manage Docker containers — all from a clean, native interface with strong security built in. TERMINAL & SSH • Native SSH terminal with full keyboard support, customizable themes and fonts • Command history and autocomplete • Organize hosts into groups, with automatic OS detection • Connect through jump hosts (bastion) and SOCKS5 / HTTP proxies AUTHENTICATION & SECURITY • Password and SSH key authentication (Ed25519, RSA) • Generate hardware-backed keys in the Secure Enclave, protected by Face ID / Touch ID • Host key verification (trust on first use) with an alert when a server's key changes • Lock the app with Face ID or a PIN • Optional post-quantum key exchange FILES (SFTP) • Browse the remote file system • Upload, download, rename and delete files, and create folders SERVER MONITORING • Real-time CPU, memory, network and disk metrics • Daily and monthly network traffic usage • Availability of some metrics depends on the server's environment DOCKER • View running containers and their stats • Start, stop, restart and remove containers • Quick deploy SNIPPETS • Save and reuse your common commands FILES APP INTEGRATION • Your servers become locations in the system Files app • Browse remote directories and open files in place • Edit and save straight back to the server • Upload, rename, move, delete, and create folders • Works with password and ED25519 key auth — proxy and jump-chain hosts included • Reach any server file from any app's document picker • Choose which hosts appear, per host SYNC & PRIVACY • Optional iCloud sync for your hosts, snippets and known hosts across devices • Credentials are stored in the device keychain • Universal app for iPhone and iPad NanoTerm keeps the essentials fast and the interface clean, so you can reach your servers in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NanoTerm at every 4 days against Welcome Frame's every 2 weeks. NanoTerm also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Welcome Frame ships an update every 2 weeks, NanoTerm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Welcome Frame | NanoTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Schwarz | 恒俭 董 |
In-app purchases
Welcome Frame
No in-app purchases
NanoTerm
No in-app purchases









