Comparison

Remote Terminal Pro vs Teletype

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

Head to head
About

Remote Terminal Pro

Features
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Remote Terminal turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control for a computer you already own. Pair with a quick QR scan from the desktop agent, then run a full interactive shell, browse folders, and transfer files—without leaving your couch or office. HOW IT WORKS • Install the Remote Terminal desktop agent on your computer. • Open the app on your device and scan the QR code shown on the desktop monitor. • Choose Terminal to access your system's native shell—or open Files to browse and transfer items on the desktop. TERMINAL • Live command output with a phone-friendly keyboard and shortcuts. • Reconnect after sleep, travel, or network changes; your session can stay reserved on the host computer. • Select your preferred command-line environment before you connect. FILES • Browse allowed folders on the desktop (you can configure which folders to share). • Download files to your phone and upload from your device when the desktop agent allows it. SECURITY YOU CONTROL • Optional join password on the desktop—required for session-ID pairing when enabled. • Pairing uses your own backend or our hosted service; the desktop agent must be running and online. • Camera access is only used to scan QR codes. REQUIREMENTS • A Remote Terminal desktop agent running on the computer you want to control. • Network access between your device and the pairing server (local network or internet, depending on your setup). Remote Terminal is built for owners and power users who want real shell access from mobile—not a simplified fake terminal. Download the desktop agent from our site or GitHub releases, then connect with this app.

About

Teletype

Features
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Connect to servers and desktops from one native iPhone and iPad app. Use SSH and Mosh terminals, manage SFTP files, and control RDP or VNC desktops without switching tools. Start free with one saved connection. Teletype is built for developers, sysadmins, and homelab users who need remote access wherever a machine needs attention. What you can do: - Open SSH terminal sessions with native keyboard controls. - Use Mosh for resilient terminal work on changing networks. - Browse, upload, download, rename, remove, and create folders over SFTP. - Preview supported remote files before sharing or saving them. - Control RDP desktops with touch pointer input, keyboard controls, and certificate trust options. - Control VNC desktops with gestures and remote display selection. - Keep supported sessions visible with Picture in Picture. - Sync connections, settings, themes, and eligible credentials with iCloud when enabled. - Customize terminal appearance, input controls, and app icons. Teletype Pro unlocks unlimited saved connections, Picture in Picture, iCloud sync, custom terminal themes, and custom app icons. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a lifetime purchase. Prices and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Remote connections require a reachable server with the selected protocol enabled. Privacy Policy: https://teletype.sh/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Terminal Pro4 screens
Teletype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Terminal Pro at none against Teletype's 3. Remote Terminal Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Teletype's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Teletype sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Remote Terminal Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Terminal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Teletype every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Remote Terminal Pro versus Teletype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Terminal ProTeletype
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad MuaazSergio Fernandez Duran

In-app purchases

None

Remote Terminal Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Teletype

Subscriptions2
  • Teletype Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Teletype Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Teletype Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Remote Terminal Pro free?
Remote Terminal Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teletype free?
Teletype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Terminal Pro or Teletype have ads?
Neither Remote Terminal Pro nor Teletype shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Terminal Pro or Teletype?
Remote Terminal Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Teletype every 6 days. Most recently, Remote Terminal Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Teletype on October 19, 2026.

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