# Mobile SSH Terminal vs ZScripter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZScripter at 95% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. ZScripter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. ZScripter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ZScripter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZScripter has 58 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 95% of ZScripter's.

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, ZScripter every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | ZScripter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscripter-visual-novel-player/id6782178844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | #88 |
| Size | 49 MB | 746 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) | [Connor Kulczytzky](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782178846) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #129 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Securely connect to remote Linux and Unix servers from your iOS device. Offers robust security features like military-grade encryption and secure credential storage, along with powerful terminal emulation for managing servers on the go.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connections with military-grade encryption, Password and SSH key authentication support, Generate and manage SSH keys, Full-featured terminal emulator, Save and manage multiple connection profiles, Session logging and command tracking, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium | $9.00 | per month |
| Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium | $56.00 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $119.00 | one-time |


### ZScripter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zscripter-visual-novel-player/id6782178844)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Play a wide variety of visual novel games from different engines on your mobile device. Import your own game files, manage saves, and even translate games in real-time. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with adjustable text and controls.

**Highlights:** Supports Ren'Py, KiriKiri, RPG Maker, and more engines, Import games from various archive formats and APKs, Real-time in-game translation with AI or on-device models, Save editor for Ren'Py games, Customizable touch controls and controller bindings, Local save management and backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

Mobile SSH Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ZScripter free?

ZScripter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter?

ZScripter is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ZScripter averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter have ads?

Neither Mobile SSH Terminal nor ZScripter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter?

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and ZScripter every 2 days. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on November 5, 2026 and ZScripter on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mobile SSH Terminal or ZScripter?

Mobile SSH Terminal currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and ZScripter at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*