Comparison

Terminal vs TDInput

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

Head to head
About

Terminal

Features
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Manage your servers with ease using a powerful SSH & SFTP client designed for mobile. Whether you're a system administrator, a developer, or a VPS user, this app gives you the tools you need to securely access and manage your servers—right from your mobile device. Key Features: • SSH Terminal Access - Connect to your servers via SSH and control them through a fully functional terminal interface with customizable themes and fonts. • Split Terminal View - Work with multiple sessions side by side. Each pane maintains independent input state for efficient multitasking. • Multiple SSH Sessions - Manage and switch between multiple SSH connections simultaneously—ideal for advanced workflows or managing multiple machines. • SFTP File Manager - Browse, upload, download, copy, move, and rename files. Create folders and perform bulk operations with ease. • Container Management - View, start, stop, and restart containers directly from your device. Monitor status and logs in real-time. • Cluster Management - Browse namespaces, pods, deployments, and services. Restart workloads and view logs instantly. • Port Forwarding - Create secure tunnels to access remote services locally. Manage multiple forwarding rules easily. • Connection Groups - Organize servers into custom groups for quick access to frequently used connections. • Command Snippets - Save and reuse common commands. Execute with one tap. • Terminal Profiles - Customize theme and font per connection. Settings applied automatically on connect. • OS Detection - Automatically detect server operating system and display relevant icons. • Optimized for Mobile - Clean, minimal interface built for on-the-go server management. Connect, issue commands, or transfer files anytime, anywhere. Upgrade to Premium: • Ad-Free Experience - Enjoy uninterrupted workflow without any advertisements. • Unlimited Connections - Save unlimited SSH and SFTP server connections. • Container Management - Full access to view, start, stop, and restart containers with real-time monitoring. • Cluster Management - Complete access to browse namespaces, pods, deployments, and services. • Cloud Sync - Sync your connections and settings across all your devices. • Biometric Lock - Secure your app with Face ID or Touch ID for enhanced privacy. Subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account. They automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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TDInput

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Your body is an input device. TDInput streams every sensor on your Apple Watch AND iPhone directly into TouchDesigner as live CHOP channels — no custom hardware, no complex setup. Tilt your wrist to rotate geometry. Let your heartbeat drive particle systems. Scroll the Digital Crown to scrub a timeline. Wave your phone to control camera angles. TDInput turns natural body movement into creative control. APPLE WATCH SENSORS • Wrist Orientation — pitch, roll, and yaw at 50Hz • Acceleration — raw hand movement with gravity removed • Gravity Vector — which way is down relative to the watch • Rotation Rate — angular velocity on each axis • Heart Rate — live BPM via workout session • Digital Crown — precise tactile scroll input iPHONE SENSORS • Device Motion — full 6-axis orientation and acceleration at 50Hz • Magnetometer — calibrated compass heading on three axes • Barometric Altitude — relative elevation changes and atmospheric pressure • Battery Level — use charge state as a slow-changing creative input HOW IT WORKS 1. Open TDInput on your iPhone and enter your Mac's IP address. 2. In TouchDesigner, drop in an OSC In CHOP set to port 9000. 3. Open TDInput on your Apple Watch and tap Start. 4. Toggle iPhone Sensors on for phone data. 5. 30+ channels appear instantly in TD. No pairing codes, no Bluetooth dongles, no plugins. Standard OSC over your local Wi-Fi — the same protocol TD already speaks. BUILT FOR • TouchDesigner artists and creative coders • Live performance and interactive installations • VJs and real-time visual performers • Educators teaching sensor-driven art • Anyone exploring embodied interaction FULL OSC ADDRESS MAP Watch: /watch/motion/pitch,roll,yaw • /watch/accel/x,y,z • /watch/gravity/x,y,z • /watch/rotation/x,y,z • /watch/heart/bpm • /watch/crown/delta Phone: /phone/motion/pitch,roll,yaw • /phone/accel/x,y,z • /phone/gravity/x,y,z • /phone/rotation/x,y,z • /phone/magnetic/x,y,z • /phone/altitude/relative,pressure • /phone/battery/level All values arrive as standard OSC floats — wire them into selectCHOP, filterCHOP, and mathCHOP like any other channel. PERFORMANCE 50Hz motion updates give smooth, responsive control. Watch battery lasts approximately 4-5 hours of continuous streaming. The app uses a HealthKit workout session to keep sensors active. Questions or feature requests? We'd love to hear from you.

Screenshots

Terminal3 screens
TDInput4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Terminal at Free against TDInput's $0.99. Terminal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). TDInput's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Terminal is free to download; TDInput costs $0.99 up front. Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TDInput asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 3 level
Terminal versus TDInput: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalTDInput
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Best chart rank—#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKHANG LEari lintzeris

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
None

TDInput

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TDInput free?
TDInput costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal or TDInput have ads?
Neither Terminal nor TDInput shows ads.

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