# Pling vs Lambda Screens

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lambda Screens at none against Pling's 3. Pling's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lambda Screens asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pling | Lambda Screens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Layton Labs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815163651) | [Nick Dibrilain Kengne Kuate](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782227009) |

## What reviewers say

### Pling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pling-ssh-client-and-sftp/id6761271025)

This app provides a powerful SSH client and push notification platform for managing servers on mobile devices. It offers a full terminal experience, AI command generation, server monitoring, and SFTP file management. Users can also triage notifications and check host status from their Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Full SSH and Mosh terminal emulation, Push notifications for server events, AI-powered command generation, Real-time server monitoring, SFTP file manager, Customizable terminal themes, Split-pane terminals on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pling Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pling Pro - Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Pling Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### Lambda Screens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lambda-screens/id6812038013)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pling free?

Pling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lambda Screens free?

Lambda Screens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pling or Lambda Screens have ads?

Neither Pling nor Lambda Screens shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*