# TermOnMac: remote terminal — Mac Terminal, In Your Pocket

> Mac Terminal, In Your Pocket (iPhone/iPad app by Chun-Pai Yang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termonmac-remote-terminal/id6759218342 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chun-Pai Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222219858)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termonmac-remote-terminal/id6759218342/reviews.md

## What is TermOnMac?

TermOnMac puts your Mac terminal on your iPhone and iPad — through a built-in relay server, zero setup, end-to-end encrypted.

FREE TO GET STARTED
The free plan lets you connect up to 4 Macs with 4 sessions — perfect for checking builds, running quick commands, and trying out the full experience.

VIBE CODING FROM ANYWHERE — JUST $0.99/MO
Run Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor sessions for hours from your iPhone or iPad. Pro at $0.99/month gives you the headroom for real AI coding workflows. Heavy users: Premium at $2.99/month is still cheaper than a coffee.

SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING
Usage is measured by relay traffic — data sent through the relay including commands, output, heartbeats, and system requests. No hidden fees. You only pay for what you use.

RELAY SERVER — WORKS BEHIND ANY FIREWALL
No SSH keys. No Tailscale. No port forwarding. No public IP needed. Install the Mac agent, scan a QR code on your iPhone or iPad, and you're connected — even behind corporate firewalls, NATs, or VPNs.

BUILT FOR AI CODING AGENTS
TermOnMac is a relay terminal — bring your own AI. Run Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, or any terminal-based tool on your Mac, then control it remotely from your iPhone or iPad. No vendor lock-in, no extra cost — just your tools, from anywhere.

NEVER LOSE YOUR SESSION
Network switches, device sleep, subway tunnels — your session stays alive. Auto-reconnect picks up right where you left off. Input is buffered while disconnected.

SESSION HANDOFF — IPHONE ↔ IPAD ↔ MAC
Start a terminal session on your iPhone, continue on your iPad, and pick it up on your Mac — or any direction. Same session, zero interruption. Like Apple Handoff, but for your terminal.

TOUCH KEYBOARD — BUILT FOR TERMINAL
A custom toolbar above the on-screen keyboard gives you Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, and modifier toggles — the keys iOS doesn't have. Search your shortcuts by name and trigger them with a tap.

HARDWARE KEYBOARD — FULL CONTROL
Connect a Magic Keyboard or any Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad. 12 dedicated shortcuts (⌘⌥ prefix): toggle sidebar, switch sessions, run builds, and more. Full terminal control without touching the screen.

CUSTOM SHORTCUTS
Create reusable commands as one-tap shortcuts. Build your own mobile developer toolbar. Export as JSON for backup or sharing with teammates.

END-TO-END ENCRYPTED
Curve25519 key exchange, AES-256-GCM encryption, ephemeral keys for forward secrecy. The relay only forwards ciphertext — it cannot read your terminal content.

PLANS
• Free — 4 Macs, generous daily usage
• Pro ($0.99/mo) — 32 Macs, higher usage limits
• Premium ($2.99/mo) — 32 Macs, maximum usage limits

Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends.

REQUIREMENTS
• iOS/iPadOS 17.0 or later
• TermOnMac Agent on Mac (macOS 13+)

LEARN MORE
• Documentation: https://termonmac.com/docs
• How It Works: https://termonmac.com/how-it-works
• Engineering Blog: https://termonmac.com/blog

Privacy: https://termonmac.com/privacy
Terms: https://termonmac.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-05-19

fix bug when opening then closing QuickBar [...] panel left terminal unresponsive to taps and scrolling.

### 1.3 — 2026-04-13

• Full iPad support — optimized layout and responsive UI
• 12 new keyboard shortcuts (⌘⌥ prefix) for power users with hardware keyboards
• Multi-device pairing — connect from both iPhone and iPad to the same Mac
• Improved session reconnection reliability
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1 — 2026-04-01

What's New in v1.1.0                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                     
  • Session detach & attach — disconnect and reconnect to sessions without losing your work                                          
  • Searchable shortcut picker with filtering

### 1.0 — 2026-03-30

No release notes.

## More apps by Chun-Pai Yang

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All apps by Chun-Pai Yang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1222219858

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