Comparison

Spike Studio vs LinTerm

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

Head to head
About

Spike Studio

Run powerful AI models locally on your device without cloud dependence. Enjoy private, fast responses and full control over your AI experience. Ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts seeking unlimited model usage and zero tracking.

Highlights
  • Run AI models locally
  • No cloud dependence
  • Private data processing
  • Zero cloud costs
  • Unlimited model usage
  • Instant responses
Features
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Meet Spike Studio: AI chat on your iPhone, with a choice of where your model runs. GET STARTED WITH SPIKE CLOUD Create a free account in the app, verify your email, and start chatting. You do not need a computer or your own server. Free usage limits apply. This version offers no in-app subscriptions or purchases. USE YOUR OWN MODELS Connect an OpenAI-compatible server, including LM Studio, or download an on-device model on a supported iPhone. These options do not require a Spike account. Model downloads need available storage, and on-device performance depends on your iPhone and the selected model. CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Use an account-linked Runtime from Spike Studio on your computer, and follow Agent work from your iPhone. Computer and Runtime setup are required for these optional features. KEEP YOUR CONVERSATIONS TOGETHER Sign in with the same Spike account across devices to sync encrypted conversations. Organize chats in projects and choose tools for the task at hand. Tools that use iPhone features request the relevant permissions. Cloud chats are processed by Spike Cloud; on-device models run on your iPhone; a connected server processes the chats you send to it. Choose the option that fits your needs.

About

LinTerm

Features
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LinTerm is a professional SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Linux servers from anywhere — manage production, home labs, VPS, and NAS with a real OpenSSH session. SAVE EVERY SERVER Add each machine once: host, port, username, and password. Give it a clear name like “Production VPS” or “Home NAS”. Passwords stay on your device in the iOS Keychain — not on our servers. CONNECT IN ONE TAP Open Home, tap Connect, and you’re in a live remote shell. Or type ssh followed by a saved name. Your commands run on the server — not in a fake local terminal. BUILT FOR MOBILE • Special keys bar: Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+D, Tab, Esc, arrows • Cancel stuck jobs without a hardware keyboard • Sticky Ctrl for other shortcuts • Typing predictions for common Linux commands and history • Home button to leave a session and return to your server list • Exit / disconnect returns you home cleanly IPHONE & IPAD Focused terminal on iPhone. Server list + session layout that fits iPad. Dark, readable monospace UI designed for thumbs. MADE FOR REAL WORK Check services, run Docker, pull logs, restart apps, and administer hosts when you’re away from a laptop. Use Wi‑Fi, cellular, or VPN depending on how your network is set up. SECURITY • Per-server logins • Keychain-protected passwords • SSH traffic goes between your device and the host you choose • Disconnect anytime REQUIREMENTS • A reachable SSH server (usually port 22) • Password login enabled for the account you save • Network path from your device to the host (LAN, public IP, or VPN) LinTerm is developed by Symlink Technologies. Support: https://symlinktech.com/LinTerm/support.html Privacy: https://symlinktech.com/LinTerm/privacy.html

Screenshots

Spike Studio4 screens
LinTerm4 screens

Verdict

The call

Spike Studio and LinTerm are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Spike Studio versus LinTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpike StudioLinTerm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan StellmannClearsquare dev

In-app purchases

None

Spike Studio

No in-app purchases

None

LinTerm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spike Studio free?
Spike Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinTerm free?
LinTerm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spike Studio or LinTerm have ads?
Neither Spike Studio nor LinTerm shows ads.

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