# Tap Command Runner vs a+Terminal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap Command Runner at none against a+Terminal's 3. Tap Command Runner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. a+Terminal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tap Command Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tap Command Runner against 5.0 for a+Terminal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Command Runner | a+Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-command-runner/id6762214314/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-terminal/id6779393452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matt Wisniewski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879111767) | [Aaron Character](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778850402) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Command Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-command-runner/id6762214314)

Instantly execute pre-configured SSH commands on your servers directly from your Apple Watch, iPhone, or Mac. This app provides a secure, self-hosted relay for command execution without needing a terminal, ideal for developers and sysadmins.

**Highlights:** Pre-configure SSH commands, Execute commands from Apple Watch, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted relay server, Real-time command output, Server health monitoring with push alerts, SSH key management, Watch face complications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### a+Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-terminal/id6779393452)

This app provides a privacy-focused SSH terminal for remote machine access on your iPhone. It integrates with tmux and CLI AI coding agents, offering features like push-to-talk dictation and live session monitoring.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first SSH terminal, tmux and CLI AI agent integration, Push-to-talk dictation, Live Activities for session monitoring, Dev server port preview, Mac screen sharing (VNC)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Command Runner free?

Tap Command Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is a+Terminal free?

a+Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Command Runner or a+Terminal?

Tap Command Runner and a+Terminal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tap Command Runner or a+Terminal have ads?

Neither Tap Command Runner nor a+Terminal shows ads.

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