Mergeon vs LinTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mergeon
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Mergeon is a lightweight multi-model AI client built for developers and advanced users. Use your own API keys to connect different AI providers and manage conversations in one unified workspace. Features: • Multi-model AI chat • Supports mainstream large model API integration • Flexible API key configuration • Web search capability • Image generation • Advanced reasoning options • Clean and minimal interface This app acts as a client interface. Users are responsible for providing their own API access. Built for flexibility, speed and control.
LinTerm
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LinTerm is a professional SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Linux servers from anywhere — manage production, home labs, VPS, and NAS with a real OpenSSH session. SAVE EVERY SERVER Add each machine once: host, port, username, and password. Give it a clear name like “Production VPS” or “Home NAS”. Passwords stay on your device in the iOS Keychain — not on our servers. CONNECT IN ONE TAP Open Home, tap Connect, and you’re in a live remote shell. Or type ssh followed by a saved name. Your commands run on the server — not in a fake local terminal. BUILT FOR MOBILE • Special keys bar: Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+D, Tab, Esc, arrows • Cancel stuck jobs without a hardware keyboard • Sticky Ctrl for other shortcuts • Typing predictions for common Linux commands and history • Home button to leave a session and return to your server list • Exit / disconnect returns you home cleanly IPHONE & IPAD Focused terminal on iPhone. Server list + session layout that fits iPad. Dark, readable monospace UI designed for thumbs. MADE FOR REAL WORK Check services, run Docker, pull logs, restart apps, and administer hosts when you’re away from a laptop. Use Wi‑Fi, cellular, or VPN depending on how your network is set up. SECURITY • Per-server logins • Keychain-protected passwords • SSH traffic goes between your device and the host you choose • Disconnect anytime REQUIREMENTS • A reachable SSH server (usually port 22) • Password login enabled for the account you save • Network path from your device to the host (LAN, public IP, or VPN) LinTerm is developed by Symlink Technologies. Support: https://symlinktech.com/LinTerm/support.html Privacy: https://symlinktech.com/LinTerm/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: LinTerm at 2 against Mergeon's —. Mergeon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mergeon | LinTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 桃花 秦 | Clearsquare dev |
In-app purchases
Mergeon
No in-app purchases
LinTerm
No in-app purchases









