Comparison

Terminal vs Blackarch Manual

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

Head to head
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Terminal

Features
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Terminal is a native SSH client for iPhone β€” built for developers, sysadmins, and DevOps engineers who need real remote access, not a toy shell. CONNECT TO ANY SERVER SSH into any Linux, macOS, or Unix-based server in seconds. Password and SSH key authentication both supported for secure, flexible access. MANAGE YOUR SERVERS Organize server profiles with folders, favorites, and color tags. Built-in search finds any host instantly β€” no scrolling through long lists. FULL TERMINAL EXPERIENCE True ANSI color rendering, interactive shell, blinking cursor, and accurate VT100 emulation. Designed for real work: editing files in vi, tailing logs, running builds. MULTIPLE ACTIVE SESSIONS Keep several SSH connections open simultaneously and switch between them without dropping a session or losing scroll history. BUILT FOR PRODUCTIVITY β€’ Command Snippets β€” save your most-used commands and run them with one tap β€’ Command History β€” searchable, per-server log of every command you've run β€’ Shortcut Row β€” Tab, Ctrl, Esc, and arrow keys always one tap away above the keyboard β€’ Keep Screen On β€” no more screen dimming during long-running jobs CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORKSPACE 8 hand-crafted themes: Dracula Pro, Tokyo Night, Catppuccin, Nord, and more. Adjust font family and size until the terminal feels exactly right. SECURE BY DESIGN Credentials are stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain β€” never in plain text, never on a third-party server. All connections use the standard SSH protocol. ALL FEATURES INCLUDED Paid download includes every feature in the app: all 8 themes, command snippets, and multi-session SSH. Privacy Policy: https://terminal.avunia.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://terminal.avunia.com/terms

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Blackarch Manual

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Blackarch Manual puts the full power of the Blackarch Linux security toolkit in your pocket. Whether you’re on a red team engagement, running a CTF, or studying for your next certification, BlackarchPlaybook gives you instant access to over 200 tools across 21 categories β€” all beautifully organised and searchable, right from your iPhone.

Screenshots

Terminal4 screens
Blackarch Manual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackarch Manual at none against Terminal's 3. Blackarch Manual also leads on chart position (#14 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Terminal costs $4.99 and Blackarch Manual $2.99 up front. Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Blackarch Manual asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
Terminal versus Blackarch Manual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalBlackarch Manual
Price$4.99$2.99 β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Best chart rankβ€”#14 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerhan CetinDYLAN JOHNS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions2
  • Terminal Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Terminal Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Terminus Pro Lifetime$14.99
None

Blackarch Manual

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal free?
Terminal costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Blackarch Manual free?
Blackarch Manual costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal or Blackarch Manual have ads?
Neither Terminal nor Blackarch Manual shows ads.

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