Comparison

IPinfo vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

IPinfo

Instantly view detailed information about your current network connections, including IP addresses, geolocation, and provider data. Monitor Wi-Fi, VPN, and mobile connections in real-time with automatic updates and access connection history.

Highlights
  • Real-time network monitoring
  • Accurate IP geolocation
  • Connection history logs
  • On-demand IP lookup
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Know Your Network. Instantly. See real-time IP and connection details across Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet. IPinfo gives you detailed information about your current network connections, including geolocation, ASN, IP addresses (IPv4 & IPv6), and provider data, all from your iPhone. Features: Real-Time Network Monitoring Track active connections across all interfaces — Wi-Fi, VPN, cellular, and Ethernet — with automatic updates as you switch networks. Accurate IP Geolocation View precise IP data including country, city, ASN, hostname, and provider info. See your location on an interactive map. Connection History Get automatic logs of all IPs you’ve connected to. Filter by network type and review details anytime. On-Demand IP Lookup Search any IP address to view associated location, network, and ownership data. Widgets for Quick Access Add IPinfo widgets to your Home or Lock Screen to monitor your current IP and network status at a glance.

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

IPinfo4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPinfo at none against Terminal's 4. IPinfo also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 49%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. IPinfo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for IPinfo against 4.4 for Terminal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 110 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of IPinfo's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPinfo ships an update every 2 weeks, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IPinfo versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPinfoTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (155 ratings)4.4 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better48.7% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better110
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIDB LLCSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

IPinfo

All ratings155 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Terminal

All ratings110 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

IPinfo

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

IPinfo

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 IPinfo free?
IPinfo 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, IPinfo or Terminal?
Terminal is rated higher. IPinfo averages 4.3 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.
Do IPinfo or Terminal have ads?
Neither IPinfo nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPinfo or Terminal?
IPinfo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, IPinfo was updated on September 19, 2026 and Terminal on September 24, 2026.

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