Comparison

CoTerm vs QuickTerminal

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

Head to head
About

CoTerm

Control your development environment and automate tasks directly from your phone. This tool provides a real terminal experience for running code, managing remote servers, and executing commands anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Run code and automate tasks remotely
  • SSH connection with real terminal
  • Execute commands and manage workflows
  • Control multiple sessions
  • Real-time progress monitoring
  • AI-assisted development workflows
Features
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CoTerm – AI Coding Terminal is a mobile remote control tool for developers. Run code, automate CLI workflows, and manage your development environment directly from your phone. Turn your mobile device into a powerful terminal interface. Execute commands, monitor tasks, and control your workflows anytime, anywhere. What you can do • Run code and automate tasks in remote environments • Connect via SSH with a real terminal experience • Execute commands and manage development workflows • Control multiple sessions and switch instantly • Monitor progress and results in real time Built for Developers & AI Workflows CoTerm is designed for developers, AI engineers, and technical users who need real control over code, tasks, and terminal environments — not just chat. Perfect for: • CLI and terminal users • Remote server management • Coding and automation workflows • AI-assisted development workflows Subscriptions and In-App Purchases CoTerm offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features: Subscription plans: • Monthly subscription • Yearly subscription (includes a 7-day free trial, if eligible) Notes: • Eligible users can access a 7-day free trial, after which the subscription will automatically renew as a yearly plan • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings • Prices may vary by region and are displayed in the App Store Important Notes CoTerm provides remote terminal and automation capabilities. Performance may vary depending on network conditions and server configuration. Privacy and Terms Privacy Policy https://coterm-site.pages.dev/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QuickTerminal

Features
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QuickTerminal is a professional terminal emulator and SSH client designed for iOS and macOS. It combines local shell access, remote SSH sessions, SFTP file browsing, and AI-powered command assistance in one workspace. TERMINAL: - Full xterm-256color terminal emulation - Local shell support (bash, zsh, fish, sh, ksh) - Multiple concurrent sessions with tabs - Horizontal and vertical terminal splitting - Customizable fonts: Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, Source Code Pro, Cascadia Code - Adjustable font size (8–32px) and cursor styles (block, underline, bar) - Scrollback buffer up to 50,000 lines SSH & SFTP: - SSH remote sessions with saved host profiles - Key-based and password authentication - SSH jump host / bastion support - SFTP file browser for remote directories - Connection pooling and session reuse - Secure credential storage AI ASSISTANT (Pro): - Claude and Gemini AI integration - Natural language command suggestions and explanations - Command safety analysis before execution - Context-aware help with working directory and git status COMMAND TOOLS: - Command snippets: save, categorize, search, and import/export as JSON - Command history with search, favorites, and directory tracking (500 entries) - Command palette for unified search across actions and snippets SECURITY POLICIES: - Command approval modes: None, Risky Only, Always - Risky command detection (rm -rf, mkfs, dd, shutdown, etc.) - Directory-based sandboxing with allowed paths - Configurable safety levels WORKSPACE: - Dockable floating panels - Integrated file browser - Resizable sidebar with icon-only mode - Grid and tabbed layout modes CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Customizable keyboard shortcuts - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY: - Mosh (Mobile Shell) for resilient connections over flaky networks - Port forwarding with local and remote SSH tunnels - GCP IAP tunneling for Google Cloud SSH access QuickTerminal Pro unlocks: - Unlimited AI agent execution - Ad-free experience - Advanced security policies - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickterminal/terms/

Screenshots

CoTerm3 screens
QuickTerminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CoTerm at none against QuickTerminal's shown. QuickTerminal's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and QuickTerminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CoTerm versus QuickTerminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoTermQuickTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer思亮 刘KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CoTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
2 purchases

QuickTerminal

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is CoTerm free?
CoTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickTerminal free?
QuickTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CoTerm or QuickTerminal have ads?
QuickTerminal shows ads; CoTerm does not.

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