TermOnMac vs Netra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
TermOnMac
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TermOnMac puts your Mac terminal on your iPhone and iPad ā 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 ā perfect for checking builds, running quick commands, and trying out the full experience. VIBE CODING FROM ANYWHERE ā 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 ā data sent through the relay including commands, output, heartbeats, and system requests. No hidden fees. You only pay for what you use. RELAY SERVER ā 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 ā even behind corporate firewalls, NATs, or VPNs. BUILT FOR AI CODING AGENTS TermOnMac is a relay terminal ā 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 ā just your tools, from anywhere. NEVER LOSE YOUR SESSION Network switches, device sleep, subway tunnels ā your session stays alive. Auto-reconnect picks up right where you left off. Input is buffered while disconnected. SESSION HANDOFF ā IPHONE ā IPAD ā MAC Start a terminal session on your iPhone, continue on your iPad, and pick it up on your Mac ā or any direction. Same session, zero interruption. Like Apple Handoff, but for your terminal. TOUCH KEYBOARD ā BUILT FOR TERMINAL A custom toolbar above the on-screen keyboard gives you Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, and modifier toggles ā the keys iOS doesn't have. Search your shortcuts by name and trigger them with a tap. HARDWARE KEYBOARD ā FULL CONTROL Connect a Magic Keyboard or any Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad. 12 dedicated shortcuts (āā„ 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 ā it cannot read your terminal content. PLANS ⢠Free ā 4 Macs, generous daily usage ⢠Pro ($0.99/mo) ā 32 Macs, higher usage limits ⢠Premium ($2.99/mo) ā 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
Netra
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Netra is a complete network diagnostics and security toolkit ā built for anyone who wants to understand and troubleshoot their WiFi and network, from curious beginners to IT professionals on the go. FREE TOOLS ⢠Ping ā test connectivity and latency to any host ⢠IP Info ā see your public and local IP, ISP, and network details ⢠Subnet Calculator ā CIDR, subnet mask, and host range calculations ⢠Password Generator ā create strong, random passwords, with a built-in biometric-locked vault to save them ⢠Forward DNS Lookup ā resolve domains to IP addresses ⢠Basic Diagnostic Report ā a quick health check of your connection ⢠Speed Test ā measure your download, upload, and ping ⢠MAC Vendor Lookup ā identify a device manufacturer from its MAC address NETRA PRO Unlock the full toolkit with a Net ⢠Network Scanner ā discover every device on your network ⢠Port Scanner ā check open ports on any host ⢠Traceroute ā trace the path packets take to a destination ⢠Advanced Diagnostic Report ā in-depth analysis with a full PDF export ⢠Past Reports ā revisit and compas ⢠WHOIS Lookup ā domain registration details ⢠SSL Checker ā inspect a site's certificate and expiry ⢠HTTP Headers ā inspect response ⢠DNS over HTTPS (DoH) ā encrypted DNS resolution ⢠Reverse DNS Lookup ā find the ho ⢠Bandwidth Monitor ā track your data usage over time ⢠IP Geolocation ā see the approximate location of any IP ⢠Wake on LAN ā power on devices remotely over your network NETRA PRO SUBSCRIPTION Netra Pro is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks all Pro tools listed above. ⢠Monthly: $4.99/month ⢠Yearly: $29.99/year (save ~50% vs. monthly) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.aces/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://netra.tools/privacy WHY NETRA ⢠No ads. No trackers. No analytics SDKs ā your usage stays yours. ⢠Available in English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Norwegian. ⢠Clean, professional interface wi ⢠Built-in diagnostic reports you can export and share as a PDF. Whether you're debugging a flaky home network, auditing a client's WiFi, or just curious what's really happening on your connection, Netra puts professional-grade network tools in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Netra at 15.0 against TermOnMac's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TermOnMac sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Netra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TermOnMac ships an update every 2 weeks, Netra fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermOnMac | Netra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks ā better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chun-Pai Yang | Mousa Al Naser |
In-app purchases
TermOnMac
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
Netra
- Netra Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Netra Pro Yearly$24.991 Year









