Comparison

SaiTerm vs PocketGit

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

Head to head
About

SaiTerm

Features
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SaiTerm brings a full-featured SSH terminal experience to iPhone and iPad. **Easy Connection** Enter a hostname, port, and username to connect to your server instantly. Supports password and public key authentication (Ed25519 / ECDSA). Generate or import SSH keys directly in the app. Passwords and private keys are stored securely in the Keychain. **Multi-hop SSH (Jump Hosts)** Connect through bastion servers with multi-hop SSH. Access internal servers and private networks without a VPN. **Port Forwarding** Access services on remote servers from your device with local port forwarding. Configure multiple port forwards per host and start them automatically on connection. Open forwarded web services directly in your browser. **Multiple Sessions** Connect multiple sessions to the same host simultaneously and switch between them with tabs. Sessions are maintained even in the background. **Terminal Customization** Choose from 8 themes including Dark, Light, Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, and Tokyo Night. Adjust the font size to your preference. **Connection Stability** Auto-reconnect on unexpected disconnections, automatic recovery from WebView crashes, and connection buffer preservation for a reliable experience. **Startup Commands** Set commands to run automatically after login for each host. No need to manually type shell initialization or aliases every time. **Hardware Keyboard Support** Full support for external keyboards on iPad. An accessory bar with Escape, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, and arrow keys is also available for comfortable use with the on-screen keyboard. **Pro Subscription** Jump host connections, premium themes (Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Tokyo Night), and startup commands are available with the Pro plan. Please review our privacy policy and term of use: Privacy Policy: https://saiterm.isidesystem.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PocketGit

Features
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PocketGit lets you manage Git repositories directly on your iPhone. Quickly review changes, select files, create commits, switch branches, and use Git Server Repo mode to turn your phone into a mobile Git workspace. PocketGit is a Git repository management tool designed for iPhone. You can browse, search, and manage Git repositories on your phone, review file changes, select files to commit, write commit messages, and perform common Git actions such as commit, revert, branch switching, and remote synchronization. PocketGit also supports Git Server Repo mode, allowing other devices on the same Wi-Fi network to clone from or push to a repository hosted on your iPhone. Main Features: ・Manage local Git repositories, folders, and links ・View modified files and diffs ・Select files and create commits ・Optionally push after committing ・Switch between local and remote branches ・Manage remotes ・Support for Git Server Repo mode ・Dark interface designed for mobile workflows PocketGit is ideal for developers who need to quickly review, organize, or manage Git projects directly on their iPhone.

Screenshots

SaiTerm3 screens
PocketGit4 screens

Verdict

The call

SaiTerm and PocketGit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SaiTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PocketGit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SaiTerm versus PocketGit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaiTermPocketGit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeriside systemTZU-TENG HUANG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SaiTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

PocketGit

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is SaiTerm free?
SaiTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketGit free?
PocketGit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SaiTerm or PocketGit have ads?
Neither SaiTerm nor PocketGit shows ads.

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