OpenTerm Downloads & RevenueOpenTerm · App Store
OpenTerm is #15 in Developer Tools Paid in United States and charting in 16 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Full timeline · 11 events in the last 12 months
- 📈OpenTerm entered the top 10Top Grossing · Developer Tools · RU
- 📈OpenTerm new best rank in the overall chart: #115Top Paid · All Apps · RU
- 📈OpenTerm entered the top 10Top Paid · Developer Tools · CA
- 📈OpenTerm entered the top 10Top Paid · Developer Tools · US
- 📈OpenTerm entered the top 10Top Paid · Developer Tools · IT
- 📈OpenTerm entered the top 10Top Grossing · Developer Tools · IT
- 📈OpenTerm entered the top 10Top Paid · Developer Tools · SA
- 🆕OpenTerm first spotted by AppInsider#18 in Top Paid · Developer Tools · France
- 🆕OpenTerm: its developer released another app: ATV Connect
- 🆕OpenTerm: its developer released another app: MediaOne Player
- 🆕OpenTerm released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
OpenTerm at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
OpenTerm is a paid iOS terminal emulator that provides developers and tech enthusiasts with SSH/FTP access, Linux command support, and scripting capabilities within the Apple sandbox. The app holds strong positions in emerging markets like Russia (#5) and Indonesia (#5), while maintaining visibility in Western regions such as Canada (#14) and France (#13).
Similar apps: iSH Shell, Termius, Blink Shell
OpenTerm on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
OpenTerm declares it collects no data at all — the rarest and most private label on the App Store.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
OpenTerm downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where OpenTerm's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Developer ToolsPaid | #15 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #3 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #7 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #4 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #33 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #14 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #14 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #34 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #13 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #34 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #71 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #12 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #39 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #27 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #28 | |
| Developer ToolsGrossing | #55 | |
| Developer ToolsPaid | #13 | |
| Developer ToolsGrossing | #96 | |
| Developer ToolsGrossing | #79 | |
| Developer ToolsGrossing | #81 | |
| Developer ToolsGrossing | #72 |
Apps near OpenTerm on the chart
Developer Tools Paid, around #15.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about OpenTerm
From the 19 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report significant functional regressions in SSH connectivity and terminal output rendering, alongside confusion regarding missing commands advertised in the app description. While some experienced users appreciate the customization options, the majority of recent reviews highlight bugs that render the paid utility unreliable for basic tasks.
Mostly negative (26% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Confused after upgrading to premium”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Terrible and waste of money”
- Crashes & bugs: “No uptime command and is not working”
- Privacy & data
About OpenTerm
Key Features:
• Comprehensive Command Library: Execute popular commands like `ls`, `cat`, `grep`, `curl`, `echo`, `scp`, `ssh`, and many more. New commands are added regularly to enhance functionality.
• File Management: Seamlessly create, delete, move, and copy files within your iOS filesystem.
• Network Tools: Utilize commands like `ping`, `nslookup`, `nc`, and `curl` to diagnose network issues and connect with remote systems.
• Remote Access: Securely access and manage servers with SSH and FTP/SFTP, directly from your device.
• Built-in Utilities: Includes useful scripting and automation tools (`awk`, `sed`, `grep`), and utilities like `gzip` for file compression.
• Programming Language Support: Run and experiment with interpreters like **Python** and **Lua**, making it easy to test code snippets or automate tasks on the go.
• Customizable: Tailor your CLI experience with customizable settings, such as enabling command aliases or configuring network connection preferences.
Whether you’re troubleshooting remotely, managing files, running quick scripts, or testing Python/Lua code, OpenTerm empowers you to bring the full power of a command line wherever you are.
More commands and enhancements are coming soon! If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
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