# Q vs Pling

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pling at every 9 days against Q's every 3 weeks. Pling also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Q sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Pling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, Pling every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q | Pling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EUNMIN PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549813078) | [Layton Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815163651) |

## What reviewers say

### Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-bridge-quantum-workbench/id6758430598)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Q-Bridge Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Q-Bridge Team Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Q-Bridge Pro Yearly | $159.99 | per year |
| Q-Bridge Team Yearly | $549.99 | per year |


### Pling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pling-ssh-client-and-sftp/id6761271025)

This app provides a powerful SSH client and push notification platform for managing servers on mobile devices. It offers a full terminal experience, AI command generation, server monitoring, and SFTP file management. Users can also triage notifications and check host status from their Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Full SSH and Mosh terminal emulation, Push notifications for server events, AI-powered command generation, Real-time server monitoring, SFTP file manager, Customizable terminal themes, Split-pane terminals on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pling Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pling Pro - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Pling Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q free?

Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pling free?

Pling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Q or Pling have ads?

Neither Q nor Pling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Q or Pling?

Q ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pling every 9 days. Most recently, Q was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pling on October 20, 2026.

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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.*