Comparison

Otterfile vs PocketTerm SSH

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

Head to head
About

Otterfile

Features
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File Management and Transfer: - Local Management: Supports file categorization, sorting, multi-selection, and routine management operations (copy, cut, rename, delete). Includes a built-in recycle bin to prevent accidental file deletion. - File Import: Supports importing from system photo album and system files, and provides native scanned document to PDF conversion function. - Local Area Network Transfer: After enabling the Wi-Fi file transfer service, you can directly drag and drop files to transfer between devices via your computer's browser. - Cloud Drive Mounting: Supports binding to Alibaba Cloud Drive, Baidu Cloud Drive, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox for cross-platform file management. Compression and decompression: - Format support: Supports compression and decompression of ZIP, 7Z, and TAR formats. - Encoding adaptation: Built-in file encoding detection and manual switching functions solve common Chinese character encoding problems during cross-device transmission. Multi-format preview: - Office documents: Natively supports viewing Office (Word, Excel, PPT), PDF, and various common image and text formats. - Plain text and code: Supports highlighting of 24+ formats including TXT, JSON, HTML, and Python. - Basic media playback: Supports standard audio and video formats such as MP4 and MP3, and provides background playback, progress memory, and speed adjustment options. Otterfile Pro Advanced Features: - Advanced audio and video decoding: Supports playback of non-native video formats such as MKV, AVI, FLV, RMVB, and WMV, and supports loading external subtitles such as SRT, ASS, and SSA. - Professional format preview: Supports previewing design drawings such as PSD, Sketch, DWG, and AI, as well as 3D models such as STL and GLTF. - Advanced Compression and Data Viewing: Supports parsing password-protected encrypted archives and multi-volume compression settings; provides HEX (hexadecimal) view mode. - Privacy Vault: Provides a separate, locally encrypted vault that requires Face ID/Touch ID verification for access. Privacy Statement: Otterfile's core functions run entirely on your device. Except for user-initiated cloud drive synchronization or sharing, the application will not upload your local files to third-party servers. Issue Feedback: If you encounter any format compatibility or basic function issues during use, please feel free to contact us through the "Issue Feedback" section within the app. Privacy Policy: https://otter-labs.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-32cd85b21b3c80cbb4e7e12386c4fc71?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PocketTerm SSH

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PocketTerm is a mobile SSH client for iPhone. Add a host, connect, type a command in the input box, and see remote output right away. An interactive PTY on the direct channel helps you run Agent CLIs and common terminal tools on your own servers. What you can do • Add servers with host, port, and username; sign in with password or OpenSSH private key • Line-oriented input: send a full command and watch results in the terminal view • Interactive PTY for remote Agent CLIs and common TUIs (depends on what you install on the host) • Per-server working directory and command history with up/down browse • Built-in quick commands plus a custom library • Detect remote tmux: switch, create, and delete sessions from the session bar (delete requires confirm) • 16 UI languages and a dark Pocket visual style Security • Passwords, private keys, and known hosts stay in on-device Keychain • Host-key TOFU: trust on first use; changed keys need your explicit clear before re-trust • We don’t run your servers or upload your credentials Notes • You need your own SSH-reachable Linux/Unix host and any Agent CLI you already use there • This is a mobile SSH client—it does not bundle third-party Agent products, and it is not a cloud IDE Built for developers and operators who need quick remote actions—and Agent sessions—on the go.

Screenshots

Otterfile4 screens
PocketTerm SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PocketTerm SSH at none against Otterfile's 3. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Otterfile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PocketTerm SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Otterfile versus PocketTerm SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtterfilePocketTerm SSH
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宁 权雄 肖

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Otterfile

Subscriptions2
  • Month Purchase$0.991 Month
  • Year Purchase$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Prucahse$9.99
None

PocketTerm SSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Otterfile free?
Otterfile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketTerm SSH free?
PocketTerm SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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