Comparison

Wavelink TE vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Wavelink TE

This utility app provides terminal emulation for mobile devices, supporting various emulation types and offering extensive customization for enterprise use. It enhances productivity and accuracy with features like custom keyboards and scanner integration.

Highlights
  • Multiple emulation type support (5250, 3270, VT)
  • Customizable keyboards with macros
  • Use camera as scanner
  • Session persistence for dropped connections
  • MDM integration for management
  • Sled integration for hardware scanners
Features
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Wavelink Terminal Emulation (TE) software is the industry-leading terminal emulation client and is in use on more than eight million mobile devices worldwide, including in many of the world’s largest retailers. Supports popular emulation types including 5250, 3270, and VT. An industry leading feature set as well as the broadest set of device support, Wavelink TE is now available on Apple iOS. Provide a consistency of experience, no matter what devices are in use. Combining full MDM integration, for ease of management and control, and support for fully customizable, cross platform keyboards Wavelink TE drives accuracy and productivity in the enterprise. FEATURES: Emulation Settings: Host direct connect Network logging VT AnswerBack Local Echo Auto Connect Auto Login Support for alternate code pages Navigation: Gestures Fixed and configurable screen size Free cursor mode Lock orientation Configurable font size Alternate color setting Keyboards: Custom keyboards Emulation type specific keyboards Auto Enter Auto Tab Key macros Connectivity: SSH Session persistence; recover from dropped connections Telnet negotiation strings Scanner: Use camera as scanner Telxon sequences supported Sled integration Oversized scanning control Scan terminators Auto send scans Management: Integration with Wavelink Avalanche for MDM Online configuration tool to allow alternate MDM management “Scan to Subscribe” configuration Sled Support: Linea Pro 5 Honeywell Captuvo SL22 and SL62 Verifone VX600 and e315

About

Terminal

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • AI chatbot for server building assistance
  • Personalized themes and fonts per connection
  • Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions
  • SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors
  • Connection history and saved snippets
  • Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization
Features
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

Wavelink TE4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wavelink TE at 5.0 against Terminal's 4.4. Wavelink TE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 17.0). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (112 vs 3). 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. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wavelink TE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wavelink TE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 112 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Wavelink TE's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavelink TE ships an update every 4 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wavelink TE versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavelink TETerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIVANTI, INC.Soufiane Benabid

Customer experience

Wavelink TE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Terminal

All ratings112 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Wavelink TE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
  • Crashes when attempting to connect
  • Backspace/delete key not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

None

Wavelink TE

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Wavelink TE free?
Wavelink TE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wavelink TE or Terminal?
Wavelink TE is rated higher. Wavelink TE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.
Do Wavelink TE or Terminal have ads?
Neither Wavelink TE nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavelink TE or Terminal?
Wavelink TE ships an update every 4 months, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, Wavelink TE was updated on October 23, 2026 and Terminal on October 26, 2026.

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