Comparison

NanoTerm vs Network Scan

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

Head to head
About

NanoTerm

Features
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NanoTerm is a fast, native SSH client and terminal for iPhone and iPad, built for developers and system administrators who manage remote servers on the go. Connect over SSH, transfer files with SFTP, keep an eye on your servers, and manage Docker containers — all from a clean, native interface with strong security built in. TERMINAL & SSH • Native SSH terminal with full keyboard support, customizable themes and fonts • Command history and autocomplete • Organize hosts into groups, with automatic OS detection • Connect through jump hosts (bastion) and SOCKS5 / HTTP proxies AUTHENTICATION & SECURITY • Password and SSH key authentication (Ed25519, RSA) • Generate hardware-backed keys in the Secure Enclave, protected by Face ID / Touch ID • Host key verification (trust on first use) with an alert when a server's key changes • Lock the app with Face ID or a PIN • Optional post-quantum key exchange FILES (SFTP) • Browse the remote file system • Upload, download, rename and delete files, and create folders SERVER MONITORING • Real-time CPU, memory, network and disk metrics • Daily and monthly network traffic usage • Availability of some metrics depends on the server's environment DOCKER • View running containers and their stats • Start, stop, restart and remove containers • Quick deploy SNIPPETS • Save and reuse your common commands FILES APP INTEGRATION • Your servers become locations in the system Files app • Browse remote directories and open files in place • Edit and save straight back to the server • Upload, rename, move, delete, and create folders • Works with password and ED25519 key auth — proxy and jump-chain hosts included • Reach any server file from any app's document picker • Choose which hosts appear, per host SYNC & PRIVACY • Optional iCloud sync for your hosts, snippets and known hosts across devices • Credentials are stored in the device keychain • Universal app for iPhone and iPad NanoTerm keeps the essentials fast and the interface clean, so you can reach your servers in seconds.

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Network Scan

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Who's on my Wi‑Fi? What's that unknown device? Can I reach my server? Network Scan answers all of it. It finds every device on your network, and opens a real SSH terminal to any of them. Discover, diagnose, and connect, all in a clean, native app with nothing to sign up for. SCAN YOUR NETWORK • See every device on your local network with its IP address and open ports. • Group and filter devices (SSH hosts, media and smart‑home gear, newly seen devices) so the list stays readable. • Continuous monitoring keeps watch and shows when devices come online or drop off. • Identifies the maker of many smart-home devices from the built-in IEEE hardware registry — entirely on device. DIAGNOSE AND EXPLORE • Ping and TCP reachability checks, DNS lookups, port scans, and service banners. • A subnet calculator and interface details for quick network math. • Tap any device to see what it likely is, based on its services and open ports. A REAL SSH TERMINAL • Connect to your servers with a full interactive terminal. Run htop, editors, Claude Code, Codex, and other full‑screen programs. • Works with any SSH server: Raspberry Pi, NAS, routers, and home‑lab machines. • Keep multiple live sessions open at once, to the same server or different ones, and switch between them instantly. • Save hosts and store passwords or generated keys securely in the iOS Keychain, unlocked with Face ID or Touch ID. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. • Scans, saved connections, and credentials stay on your device. Network Scan is built for home labs, smart homes, and small offices, anywhere you want to understand your network and reach the machines you run. FREE • Network scanning, the grouped device list, ping and TCP reachability, DNS lookups, and recent scan history. PRO (optional) • The SSH terminal with multiple live sessions. • Custom device names, larger port scans, CSV export, and full scan history. • Try Pro free for 7 days with the yearly plan. • Prefer to pay once? Pro Lifetime is a single one‑time purchase. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto‑renewing subscription, or as a one‑time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. A free trial converts to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. Privacy Policy: https://www.superextramega.com/networkscan/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NanoTerm4 screens
Network Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NanoTerm at 3 against Network Scan's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. NanoTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NanoTerm versus Network Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanoTermNetwork Scan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer恒俭 董Earl Jones

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NanoTerm

One-time1
  • NanoTerm Pro$8.99
3 purchases

Network Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Network Scan Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Network Scan Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Network Scan Pro — Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is NanoTerm free?
NanoTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Scan free?
Network Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NanoTerm or Network Scan have ads?
Neither NanoTerm nor Network Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NanoTerm or Network Scan?
NanoTerm ships an update every 4 days, and Network Scan every 4 days. Most recently, NanoTerm was updated on October 18, 2026 and Network Scan on October 10, 2026.

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