Comparison

TermOnMac vs IncidentCAD

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

Head to head
About

TermOnMac

Features
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TermOnMac puts your Mac terminal on your iPhone and iPad — through a built-in relay server, zero setup, end-to-end encrypted. FREE TO GET STARTED The free plan lets you connect up to 4 Macs with 4 sessions — perfect for checking builds, running quick commands, and trying out the full experience. VIBE CODING FROM ANYWHERE — JUST $0.99/MO Run Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor sessions for hours from your iPhone or iPad. Pro at $0.99/month gives you the headroom for real AI coding workflows. Heavy users: Premium at $2.99/month is still cheaper than a coffee. SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING Usage is measured by relay traffic — data sent through the relay including commands, output, heartbeats, and system requests. No hidden fees. You only pay for what you use. RELAY SERVER — WORKS BEHIND ANY FIREWALL No SSH keys. No Tailscale. No port forwarding. No public IP needed. Install the Mac agent, scan a QR code on your iPhone or iPad, and you're connected — even behind corporate firewalls, NATs, or VPNs. BUILT FOR AI CODING AGENTS TermOnMac is a relay terminal — bring your own AI. Run Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, or any terminal-based tool on your Mac, then control it remotely from your iPhone or iPad. No vendor lock-in, no extra cost — just your tools, from anywhere. NEVER LOSE YOUR SESSION Network switches, device sleep, subway tunnels — your session stays alive. Auto-reconnect picks up right where you left off. Input is buffered while disconnected. SESSION HANDOFF — IPHONE ↔ IPAD ↔ MAC Start a terminal session on your iPhone, continue on your iPad, and pick it up on your Mac — or any direction. Same session, zero interruption. Like Apple Handoff, but for your terminal. TOUCH KEYBOARD — BUILT FOR TERMINAL A custom toolbar above the on-screen keyboard gives you Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, and modifier toggles — the keys iOS doesn't have. Search your shortcuts by name and trigger them with a tap. HARDWARE KEYBOARD — FULL CONTROL Connect a Magic Keyboard or any Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad. 12 dedicated shortcuts (⌘⌥ prefix): toggle sidebar, switch sessions, run builds, and more. Full terminal control without touching the screen. CUSTOM SHORTCUTS Create reusable commands as one-tap shortcuts. Build your own mobile developer toolbar. Export as JSON for backup or sharing with teammates. END-TO-END ENCRYPTED Curve25519 key exchange, AES-256-GCM encryption, ephemeral keys for forward secrecy. The relay only forwards ciphertext — it cannot read your terminal content. PLANS • Free — 4 Macs, generous daily usage • Pro ($0.99/mo) — 32 Macs, higher usage limits • Premium ($2.99/mo) — 32 Macs, maximum usage limits Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends. REQUIREMENTS • iOS/iPadOS 17.0 or later • TermOnMac Agent on Mac (macOS 13+) LEARN MORE • Documentation: https://termonmac.com/docs • How It Works: https://termonmac.com/how-it-works • Engineering Blog: https://termonmac.com/blog Privacy: https://termonmac.com/privacy Terms: https://termonmac.com/terms

About

IncidentCAD

Provides real-time Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) data for first responders. Get critical incident information, alerts, and updates directly on your mobile device, ensuring you're always informed during emergencies.

Highlights
  • Real-time CAD data access
  • Instant incident alerts
  • Supports fire, EMS, and law enforcement
  • Field-ready, glanceable design
  • Multi-agency response coordination
  • Breakthrough Do Not Disturb/Silent mode alerts
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Built exclusively for first responders, IncidentCAD delivers real-time Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) data directly to your mobile device — so you have the critical information you need the moment an incident is dispatched, wherever you are. Whether you're a firefighter, EMS provider, or law enforcement officer, IncidentCAD keeps you connected to live incident data without being tethered to a station terminal or radio traffic. NEVER MISS A DISPATCH Critical emergency alerts break through Do Not Disturb and Silent mode so you're always notified when a new incident is assigned to your unit — even when your device is muted. REAL-TIME INCIDENT DATA Get instant access to incident type, location, priority level, unit assignments, and updates as they happen — directly from your agency's CAD system. BUILT FOR MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE IncidentCAD supports first responders across fire, EMS, and law enforcement, making it the ideal tool for mutual aid situations and multi-agency incidents where coordination is critical. FIELD-READY DESIGN Designed for the demands of the field — clean, fast, and readable at a glance so you can stay focused on the response, not the screen. STAY INFORMED EN ROUTE Monitor active incidents, track updates, and stay ahead of changing conditions from the moment you're dispatched to the moment you arrive on scene.

Screenshots

TermOnMac4 screens
IncidentCAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IncidentCAD at none against TermOnMac's 4. IncidentCAD also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. TermOnMac sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. IncidentCAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TermOnMac ships an update every 2 weeks, IncidentCAD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TermOnMac versus IncidentCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermOnMacIncidentCAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChun-Pai YangGazelle Industries, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TermOnMac

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

IncidentCAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermOnMac free?
TermOnMac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IncidentCAD free?
IncidentCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermOnMac or IncidentCAD have ads?
Neither TermOnMac nor IncidentCAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TermOnMac or IncidentCAD?
TermOnMac ships an update every 2 weeks, and IncidentCAD every 3 weeks. Most recently, TermOnMac was updated on October 25, 2026 and IncidentCAD on October 18, 2026.

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