Comparison

Recon vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Recon

Features
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Reliable. Responsive. REST-based. Recon is the Next-Generation Remote Control tool for MCβ€”an RCON alternative designed for both players and admins. Recon ensures your commands are executed and responses are receivedβ€”every single time. NOTE: This application is a smartphone client for Recon. To use it, you must first install the Recon plugin on your server. Key Features: - Ironclad Security: Recon encrypts all traffic using AES encryption combined with timestamp validation and nonce verification. Your passwords and commands are never sent in plaintext. - RESTful Reliability: Built on a robust HTTP architecture. If the server running the plugin is up, Recon connects. - Granular Permission Control: Stop giving out full OP access. With Recon, you can assign specific permissions (nodes) or allow users to execute commands as specific players. - Smart Command Queuing: Need to run a command on a player who isn't online? Recon queues the command and executes it automatically the moment they join. - Modern Console: A sleek, user-friendly interface with command history, multi-server profile management, and instant connection testing. NOTE: Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft.

About

Terminal

Features
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Terminal is a native SSH client for iPhone β€” built for developers, sysadmins, and DevOps engineers who need real remote access, not a toy shell. CONNECT TO ANY SERVER SSH into any Linux, macOS, or Unix-based server in seconds. Password and SSH key authentication both supported for secure, flexible access. MANAGE YOUR SERVERS Organize server profiles with folders, favorites, and color tags. Built-in search finds any host instantly β€” no scrolling through long lists. FULL TERMINAL EXPERIENCE True ANSI color rendering, interactive shell, blinking cursor, and accurate VT100 emulation. Designed for real work: editing files in vi, tailing logs, running builds. MULTIPLE ACTIVE SESSIONS Keep several SSH connections open simultaneously and switch between them without dropping a session or losing scroll history. BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY β€’ Command Snippets β€” save your most-used commands and run them with one tap β€’ Command History β€” searchable, per-server log of every command you've run β€’ Shortcut Row β€” Tab, Ctrl, Esc, and arrow keys always one tap away above the keyboard β€’ Keep Screen On β€” no more screen dimming during long-running jobs CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKSPACE 8 hand-crafted themes: Dracula Pro, Tokyo Night, Catppuccin, Nord, and more. Adjust font family and size until the terminal feels exactly right. SECURE BY DESIGN Credentials are stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain β€” never in plain text, never on a third-party server. All connections use the standard SSH protocol. ALL FEATURES INCLUDED Paid download includes every feature in the app: all 8 themes, command snippets, and multi-session SSH. Privacy Policy: https://terminal.avunia.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://terminal.avunia.com/terms

Screenshots

Recon4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Recon at Free against Terminal's $4.99. Recon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Recon is free to download; Terminal costs $4.99 up front. Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Recon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Recon versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReconTerminal
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB12 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperEnabifySerhan Cetin

In-app purchases

None

Recon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Terminal Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Terminal Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Terminus Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Recon or Terminal have ads?
Neither Recon nor Terminal shows ads.

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