DR vs iPass Secure Auth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DR
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DR-Terminal turns your iPhone and iPad into a full terminal for every host: SSH, Telnet, SFTP and SCP, a dual-pane file manager, SSH key tools and hardware security keys — servers, routers, switches, embedded boards and Raspberry Pi in a single app. The same app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. KEY FEATURES: Terminal • Own terminal engine: true color, Unicode and full-screen TUI apps — htop, vim, tmux and mc render as they should • DevOps Keyboard — split terminal keyboard with arrows, modifiers, shortcuts and snippet tiles, adjustable size and opacity • Output highlighting — colorize logs and command output with custom rules • Multiple concurrent sessions with keep-alive in the background • Command history and autocomplete Connections • SSH with password, key, keyboard-interactive and hardware security key authentication • Post-quantum key exchange (sntrup761x25519, mlkem768x25519) • Jump Host (ProxyJump) for multi-hop connections • Quick Connect without saving credentials; connection groups • Automatic server discovery on your local network (Bonjour/mDNS) • Classic Telnet client for network gear and embedded systems Files — SFTP, SCP and the Commander • SCP for hosts without SFTP: OpenWrt, Dropbear and BusyBox routers — Auto picks the transport per host, or pin SFTP or SCP per connection • Dual-pane Commander: local and remote panels side by side; copy, move and delete between any two locations with one tap — server to server too • Open ZIP, TAR and ISO archives in place, even on remote servers, without downloading • Built-in viewer for text, Markdown, images and PDF; copy an image straight to the clipboard • Bookmarks and a default directory per connection • File sharing — send files from other apps straight to a server, over SFTP or SCP Snippets • Parameterized command snippets with typed fields and a live command preview • Built-in catalog of 120+ DevOps commands: packages, services, Docker, network, storage and ZFS • System-aware variants — the detected host OS picks the right tool (apt, dnf, pacman, zypper, brew, pkg, apk) Host Insight • Detected OS, CPU and hardware plus live load, memory, swap and disk gauges in the session sidebar Keys and Security • SSH key generation (Ed25519, ECDSA, RSA) — also directly on a YubiKey over NFC or USB-C • SSH key converter — OpenSSH, PEM, PuTTY PPK, PKCS#1/PKCS#8, DER • FIDO2/YubiKey security keys (Ed25519-SK, ECDSA-SK) over NFC and USB-C • One-tap migration from password to key-based authentication • Host key verification with fingerprint display and trusted hosts management • Encrypted credential storage (iOS Keychain) — no credentials in plaintext • Encrypted configuration backup and restore Customization • Dark, Light, and System theme; 435 terminal color themes; per-connection theme and font size • Built-in documentation in 33 languages PRO (In-App Purchase): • Removes the ads and the welcome screen at launch — every feature above is free, with no connection limits Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
iPass Secure Auth
This app provides robust security for your online accounts. It functions as a two-factor authenticator, password manager, and private browser, all protected by military-grade encryption and biometric locks. Keep your digital life safe and accessible across all your devices.
- Two-Factor Authenticator (2FA)
- Encrypted Password Manager
- One-Tap Password Generator
- Private In-App Browser
- Sync Across Devices
- Face ID & Fingerprint Lock
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Stop Worrying About Account Security. iPass is your all-in-one authenticator, password manager, and private browser — built to protect your accounts, passwords, and digital identity in one secure app. Two-Factor Authenticator (2FA) Scan QR codes and generate OTP codes for Google, Facebook, Instagram, crypto wallets, and hundreds of supported services. Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) work offline, so your codes are always available when you need them. Encrypted Password Manager Store and manage your passwords securely in one encrypted vault. Keep your credentials organized and accessible only to you. Password Autofill Log in faster and more securely with built-in password autofill. iPass can automatically fill your saved usernames and passwords in supported apps and websites. Password Health Dashboard Check the security of your saved passwords at a glance. Identify weak, reused, or potentially risky passwords and know which credentials may need your attention. Password Import & Export Move your passwords easily when switching password managers or creating a backup. Import existing credentials into iPass or securely export them whenever needed. One-Tap Password Generator Create strong, unique passwords instantly. Customize password length and complexity to meet different website and app requirements. Private In-App Browser Browse securely without leaving iPass. Access your saved credentials and enjoy a smoother login experience directly from the app. Sync Across All Devices Keep your accounts and credentials synchronized across your supported Apple devices. Switch between iPhone and iPad without losing access to your important information. Face ID & Fingerprint Lock Protect your vault with biometric authentication. Your sensitive information remains secured behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your device's supported biometric protection. Why Choose iPass: • Unlimited authenticator accounts • Password Manager • Password Autofill • Password Health Dashboard • Password Import & Export • Strong Password Generator • Offline 2FA code generation • Biometric vault protection • Secure backup and synchronization • Private in-app browser • Simple and intuitive interface Your digital accounts deserve better protection. Download iPass Secure Auth today and keep your 2FA codes, passwords, and account security in one place. Privacy Policy: https://ipasssecureauth.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DR at every 4 days against iPass Secure Auth's every 3 weeks. iPass Secure Auth's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. DR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and iPass Secure Auth sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DR ships an update every 4 days, iPass Secure Auth every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR | iPass Secure Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DR-Online Sp. z o.o. | Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC |
In-app purchases
DR
- DR Terminal PRO — 1 Week$1.997 Days
- DR Terminal PRO — 1 Month$2.991 Month
- DR Terminal PRO — 3 Months$4.993 Months
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- DR Terminal PRO — 6 Months$7.996 Months
- DR Terminal PRO — 1 Year$12.991 Year
- DR Terminal PRO — Lifetime$24.99
iPass Secure Auth
- IPass Secure Auth Pro$7.997 Days
- IPass Secure Auth Pro$12.991 Month
- IPass Secure Auth Pro$22.491 Year
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- IPass Secure Auth Pro3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- iPass Secure Auth Pro1 Year trial$44.991 Year
- iPass Secure Auth Pro Lifetime$59.99
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