# QuickTerminal vs JavaScript Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: JavaScript Editor at fortnightly against QuickTerminal's every 6 weeks. JavaScript Editor also leads on chart position (#151 vs unranked). QuickTerminal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuickTerminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and JavaScript Editor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickTerminal ships an update every 6 weeks, JavaScript Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickTerminal | JavaScript Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#151** |
| Size | 57 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378277306) | [Sahana A S](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800491118) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickTerminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickterminal-multi-shell/id6761763862)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Annual | $1.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


### JavaScript Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/javascript-editor-js-ide/id6813782726)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JavaScript Editor Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Lifetime Limited Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime Limited Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime Limited Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime Limited Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime Limited Offer | $13.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime Limited Offer | $15.99 | one-time |
| JavaScript Editor Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickTerminal free?

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

### Is JavaScript Editor free?

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

### Do QuickTerminal or JavaScript Editor have ads?

Both QuickTerminal and JavaScript Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickTerminal or JavaScript Editor?

QuickTerminal ships an update every 6 weeks, and JavaScript Editor fortnightly. Most recently, QuickTerminal was updated on November 1, 2026 and JavaScript Editor on November 6, 2026.

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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.*