# TermAway — Your computer, From the Couch

> Your computer, From the Couch (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Kerber AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termaway/id6757634428 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Kerber AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868002766)
- Category: Productivity, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termaway/id6757634428/reviews.md

## What is TermAway?

TermAway turns your tablet into a powerful terminal for your computer. No cloud, no subscriptions, no tracking - just a direct connection over your local network.

FEATURES
• Full terminal access to your computer from tablet
• Native SwiftTerm rendering for smooth scrolling and proper colors
• Multiple terminal sessions with easy switching
• Automatic server discovery via Bonjour
• Dark mode support
• Keyboard shortcuts and external keyboard support
• Optional password protection

HOW IT WORKS
1. Run the TermAway server on your computer (free, open source)
2. Open TermAway on your tablet
3. Connect to your computer over WiFi

USE CASES
• Code from bed while your computer stays connected to external displays
• SSH into servers from your couch
• Run Claude Code, git, docker, npm - your full dev environment
• Monitor long-running tasks from anywhere in your home

PRIVACY
TermAway works entirely on your local network. No data leaves your home. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking.

REQUIREMENTS
• Computer running the TermAway server (free download at termaway.app)
• Tablet and computer on the same WiFi network


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2026-07-27

- On iPad, the session list is reachable again with a session open — tap the
  session name or the connection status.
- The shortcuts bar now fits its keys instead of stretching across the screen.

Plus assorted bug fixes and interface polish.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-25

- Reply to an agent straight from the notification — no need to unlock and find the session.
- Terminal search now actually finds what you type.
- A reconnecting device no longer makes the session list flicker.
Plus improvements to server discovery and general reliability.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-07-24

Drive your coding agents from your iPad or iPhone.
• Agent alerts — get a notification the instant Claude Code, Codex, or any CLI agent needs your input or finishes a task. Sessions that need attention are badged in the list, and tapping a notification jumps straight to that session.

• Prompt composer — a multi-line field above the keyboard for writing, editing and dictating long prompts before you send them, with drafts saved per session.

• Dev-server previews — tap a running server's port to open it in an in-app browser.

• Reach your Mac from anywhere with Tailscale, no port forwarding.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-07-11

Stability and reliability improvements for terminal sessions and split panes.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-04-12

- 25 themes (18 new): Appearance → Terminal Theme
- Terminal search: search icon in top bar or Cmd+F
- Face ID lock: Settings → Security → Require Face ID
- Keyboard shortcuts: hold Cmd on iPad to see overlay
- Swipe gestures: swipe on terminal for arrow keys
- Multi-window: long-press session → "Open in New Window"
- Light mode: Settings → Appearance → Light
- Brighter ANSI blue across all themes

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