# Dataplicity vs GoodTerm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dataplicity at none against GoodTerm's 2. Dataplicity also leads on ratings volume (163 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). GoodTerm's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoodTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dataplicity asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoodTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dataplicity has 163 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Dataplicity's written reviews are positive against 100% of GoodTerm's.

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, GoodTerm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dataplicity | GoodTerm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodterm/id1639847451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MachineForest Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/921634511) | [PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524406930) |

## What reviewers say

### Dataplicity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataplicity/id921634512)

Access your Raspberry Pi shell remotely from any network without complex configurations like dynamic DNS or port forwarding. This secure solution uses a client-initiated connection, eliminating the need for SSH or open ports on your device.

**Highlights:** Remote shell access, No dynamic DNS needed, No port forwarding required, Works behind NAT/firewalls, Secure websockets connection, No SSH required, Agent runs without root

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and setup
- 👍 Works smoothly and as described
- 👍 Excellent for remote access to Linux/Raspberry Pi
- 👍 Simple and efficient to use
- 👍 Great GUI and user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently during signup/adding devices
- 🐛 Terminal scrolling is difficult/unusable on iOS
- 🐛 Input mask is covered by the keyboard
- 🐛 No way to delete devices
- 🐛 Limited bandwidth on paid subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before any action can be taken
- App crashes when trying to add a system/device
- In-call status bar pushes terminal down, hiding part of the special function keyboard
- Third-party keyboards of different heights block the bottom half of the special function keyboard
- App does not auto-scroll or allow manual scrolling on screen

**Requested features**

- Add a widget for one-click access to custom actions
- Add proper keyboard support with control, tab, escape keys
- Allow font size adjustment
- Improve terminal colors
- Allow landscape mode for the terminal


### GoodTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodterm/id1639847451)

A modern remote terminal and server companion for Linux/macOS. Connect via SSH or Mosh, monitor system health, transfer files, and run saved commands. Features cross-device sync and an AI assistant for command suggestions.

**Highlights:** SSH and Mosh secure remote access, Live system health monitoring, File transfer and port forwarding, Saved snippets and batch execution, Cross-device workspace sync, AI assistant for command help

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dataplicity free?

Dataplicity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GoodTerm free?

GoodTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dataplicity or GoodTerm?

GoodTerm is rated higher. Dataplicity averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while GoodTerm averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Dataplicity or GoodTerm have ads?

Neither Dataplicity nor GoodTerm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dataplicity or GoodTerm?

Dataplicity ships an update every 3 months, and GoodTerm every 2 months. Most recently, Dataplicity was updated on October 3, 2026 and GoodTerm on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*