Comparison

Cmd+Ctrl vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Cmd+Ctrl

Features
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Cmd+Ctrl (Command and Control) lets you manage AI coding agent sessions from anywhere. Start conversations with agents including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini CLI โ€“ then monitor progress, reply to questions, and get push notifications, all from your phone or watch. Features: - Start and manage coding agent sessions remotely - Real-time streaming of agent responses and tool usage - Reply to continue conversations from any device - Push notifications when agents complete tasks or need input - Apple Watch companion app for quick replies from your wrist - Supports various coding agents, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and more Cmd+Ctrl runs a lightweight daemon on your dev machine that connects your agents to the app. Install takes under a minute. Requires a Cmd+Ctrl account. Visit cmd-ctrl.ai to sign up. Terms of Use: https://cmd-ctrl.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://cmd-ctrl.ai/privacy

About

Terminal

Features
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Terminal is a native SSH client for iPhone โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€ข Command Snippets โ€” save your most-used commands and run them with one tap โ€ข Command History โ€” searchable, per-server log of every command you've run โ€ข Shortcut Row โ€” Tab, Ctrl, Esc, and arrow keys always one tap away above the keyboard โ€ข Keep Screen On โ€” 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 โ€” 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

Cmd+Ctrl4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cmd+Ctrl at Free against Terminal's $4.99. Cmd+Ctrl also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Cmd+Ctrl is free to download; Terminal costs $4.99 up front. Cmd+Ctrl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cmd+Ctrl ships an update weekly, Terminal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Cmd+Ctrl versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCmd+CtrlTerminal
PriceFree โ€” better$4.99
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCmd+Ctrl LLCSerhan Cetin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cmd+Ctrl

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$4.991 Month
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 Cmd+Ctrl free?
Cmd+Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Cmd+Ctrl or Terminal have ads?
Neither Cmd+Ctrl nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cmd+Ctrl or Terminal?
Cmd+Ctrl ships an update weekly, and Terminal every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cmd+Ctrl was updated on September 21, 2026 and Terminal on September 11, 2026.

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