Comparison

PureTerm vs SFTP Access

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

Head to head
About

PureTerm

Features
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PureTerm is a real terminal for your iPhone and iPad: connect to your own servers over SSH or Telnet and work as if you were sitting at the console. FREE TRIAL: try the yearly plan free for 3 days. After the trial it renews at the yearly price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. A REAL TERMINAL Full PTY with xterm-256color emulation. vim, htop, nano, colors, mouse modes and live window resizing behave the way they should β€” this is not a fake command box. SSH DONE RIGHT - Log in with a password or an SSH key - Generate modern ed25519 keys directly on your device (Pro) - Import existing OpenSSH private keys β€” ed25519 or RSA, passphrase supported (Pro) - Passwords and private keys are stored in the iOS Keychain, on this device only TELNET TOO Network gear, retro machines, BBS and MUD servers: plain Telnet is one tap away, with correct option negotiation and window-size support. YOUR CREDENTIALS STAY YOURS PureTerm has no account, no sign-up, no analytics and no servers of its own. The app connects only to the hosts you add yourself. Nothing about you or your servers is uploaded anywhere. SAVED HOSTS Keep each machine as a profile β€” name, address, port, username, auth method β€” and connect with a tap. FREE AND PRO Free: 1 saved host and sessions up to 60 seconds β€” enough to check a service or fix a config line. PureTerm Pro unlocks unlimited hosts, unlimited session length and SSH key management, from $0.99/month (yearly and lifetime options available). WHO IT'S FOR - Developers and sysadmins who need a quick shell from anywhere - Homelab owners with a Raspberry Pi or NAS in the closet - Anyone who loves a proper terminal β€” including the retro Telnet corners of the internet No ads, no tracking, no dark patterns. Just a clean, fast terminal in your pocket. Note: features listed under PRO require a separate purchase β€” an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time Lifetime unlock. β€”β€”β€” Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hdappstudio.com/pureterm/privacy/

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SFTP Access

Features
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Manage your remote servers, websites, and infrastructure right from your pocket with SFTP Access, the lightning-fast, premium SSH and SFTP client designed for security and ease of use. Whether you are a system administrator, web developer, or IT professional, SFTP Access provides a beautiful, intuitive interface to monitor system resources, execute terminal commands, and manage your filesβ€”all secured by industry-standard encryption. Powerful Server Management System Dashboard: Instantly view real-time server health, including OS details, uptime, CPU load, RAM usage, and root disk space. Full SSH Terminal: Execute commands flawlessly with a built-in, responsive terminal emulator. Advanced File Browser: Navigate your remote directories, manage configurations, and oversee your file system with ease. Quick Connect: Paste your standard SSH connection strings to instantly parse host, port, and user details. Multi-Server Profiles: Save and organize multiple connection profiles for one-tap access to your entire infrastructure. Uncompromising Security Private Key Authentication: Connect securely using passwords or your own private keys (.pem, id_rsa), including passphrase support. 100% Local Storage: Your credentials, passphrases, and server IP addresses are heavily encrypted and stored safely on your local device. We never transmit or store your server data externally. Biometric App Lock: Secure the app itself with Fingerprint or Face ID authentication, ensuring no one can access your servers even if your phone is unlocked. One-Tap Disconnect: Terminate your active SSH sessions cleanly and instantly. Premium User Experience Dark & Light Modes: Seamlessly switch between a sleek dark theme and a clean light theme to match your environment. Dynamic UI: Enjoy a modern, responsive interface with smooth animations and intuitive navigation. Customizable Settings: Tailor your notifications, appearance, and security preferences directly within the app. Take control of your infrastructure with absolute confidence. Download SFTP Access today and put the power of the command line in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

PureTerm4 screens
SFTP Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SFTP Access at none against PureTerm's 3. SFTP Access also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). PureTerm's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PureTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SFTP Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PureTerm versus SFTP Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPureTermSFTP Access
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHD YAPIMCILIK VE TEKNOLOJI ITHALAT IHRACAT TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIAlka Rose Benny

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PureTerm

Subscriptions2
  • PureTerm Pro β€” Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PureTerm Pro β€” Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • PureTerm Pro β€” Lifetime$14.99
None

SFTP Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PureTerm free?
PureTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SFTP Access free?
SFTP Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PureTerm or SFTP Access have ads?
SFTP Access shows ads; PureTerm does not.

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