Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
189 reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
189 reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
Tracked since
First seen December 2019 · 12 releases since
OpenTerm is an iOS app ($4.99) by CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. in the developer tools category, holding #64 in the paid developer tools charts. It holds a 4.2-star rating.
- Monetizes through in-app purchases priced at $3.99.
- Ships new versions roughly quarterly.
- Latest version is 2.1, released October 16, 2025.
- 71% of ratings are five-star.
- Available in 1 language.
- Strongest in RU, US, UZ.
- Downloads at 85.5 MB and requires iOS 15.0+.
- Rated 4+.
App details
- Version
- 2.1
- Release status
- Worldwide
- Age rating
- 4+
- Requires
- iOS 15.0+
- Size
- 85.5 MB
- Languages
- English
- Price
- $4.99
- First seen
- December 2019
- Top markets
- RU, US, UZ
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
12 versions tracked
- Version 2.1Latest
- Version 2.0
- Version 1.9
- Version 1.8
- Version 1.7
- Version 1.6
- Version 1.5
- Version 1.4
- Version 1.3
- Version 1.2
- Version 1.1
- Version 1.0
Ships roughly quarterly.
In-app purchases
1 product · United States
- Lifetime PremiumOne-time$3.99
What users say
- 5.0
So far so good
It’s amusing to see reviews from users who have very little or no idea on how to use this app. For users who have extensive experience with Linux shells and CLI, it becomes readily clear what this app is for. There are limitations on what this app can do, but the capabilities it already has can come in handy in certain situations. For a more powerful app, try LibTerm or a-Shell, both of which were open source and available for free on the App Store as of this writing. For users who have never used CLI on Linux, I suggest that you first learn it and use it on Linux for real-world useful stuff for maybe a couple weeks or months until you are really comfortable with it, before tackling this or other similar apps.
- 5.0
Confused after upgrading to premium
I just ugraded to premium and now when I select options from the settings menu it opens the wrong one, e.g. I wasn't planning on leaving this review, I wanted to change the size of the font and when I clicked the option to change the font size it brought me here...-____- UPDATE: After relaunching the app everything seems normal
Reviewed on version 1.8
- 5.0
Just needs a better way of explaining
Yet right now I don’t know the real potential of this app and the way it teaches should have been like the desktop cmd to where in the text it gives examples and what it can use with it. Overall I feel amazing having this on my phone though. Even though I’m kinda confused about it.
Reviewed on version 1.4
About OpenTerm
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OpenTerm brings the power of a command line interface to iOS, making it the go-to terminal emulator for developers, tech enthusiasts, and professionals on the go. This advanced CLI tool is designed to function seamlessly within iOS’s sandboxed environment, supporting an extensive range of Linux-based commands and providing SSH/FTP client capabilities for secure remote connections.
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].
Screenshots
5 iPhone screenshots
OpenTerm iOS app monetises through in-app purchases. The current products and price points are listed in the in-app purchases table on this page.
OpenTerm iOS app is available. The app maintains a 4.2-star rating based on 189 user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the mobile app market.
OpenTerm iOS app competes actively in the mobile app category.
You can download OpenTerm iOS app from the App Store for iOS devices, requiring iOS 15.0 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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