# Kodex vs Terminal#

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kodex at free with in-app purchases against Terminal#'s subscription. Kodex also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Terminal#'s advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Terminal# sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Terminal# holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 162 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Kodex's written reviews are positive against 91% of Terminal#'s.

Kodex ships an update monthly, Terminal# every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kodex | Terminal# |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodex/id1038574481/reviews) | **[4.5 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #94 | **#57** |
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bruno Philipe Resende Silva](https://appshunter.io/developer/605892017) | [Vasilii Shaidullin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423700543) |

## What reviewers say

### Kodex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kodex/id1038574481)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

An advanced code editor for iOS devices, offering desktop-class features like multi-caret editing, regex search, and syntax highlighting for over 150 languages. It integrates with the Files app and supports external keyboards for a seamless coding experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-caret editing, Regex search and replace, Minimap for navigation, Syntax highlighting (150+ languages), External keyboard support, Files app integration, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful code editor
- 👍 Well-integrated with iPad features
- 🎨 Excellent syntax highlighting and theming
- 📁 Broad file format support
- 💡 Useful QuickEdit mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of search and replace functionality
- 🔀 Difficulty navigating between files
- 🚫 No option to run/compile code
- 📏 Forced word wrapping with no toggle

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain file types
- Loses data after copy/paste and undo/redo
- Compatibility issues with latest iOS versions
- Overlapping UI elements in search/replace

**Requested features**

- Add search and replace feature
- Implement code execution/compilation
- Improve file management and navigation
- Provide option to disable word wrapping
- Introduce more keyboard shortcuts


### Terminal#

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal/id1632249346)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connection, Convenient server management, Intuitive user interface, Mobile flexibility, Quick and efficient terminal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annual | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Two hundred connections | $2.99 | one-time |
| Five hundred connections | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eight hundred connections | $5.99 | one-time |
| A thousand connections | $7.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts
- 👍 Clutter-free interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
- 🔒 Concerns about password storage
- 🔋 Issues with background operation

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Scrolling problems with on-screen keyboard

**Requested features**

- Add support for 2FA
- Improve text editor functionality
- Provide option to disable password storage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kodex free?

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

### Is Terminal# free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kodex or Terminal#?

Terminal# is rated higher. Kodex averages 4.2 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Terminal# averages 4.5 from 162 ratings.

### Do Kodex or Terminal# have ads?

Neither Kodex nor Terminal# shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kodex or Terminal#?

Kodex ships an update monthly, and Terminal# every 5 months. Most recently, Kodex was updated on October 24, 2026 and Terminal# on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Kodex or Terminal#?

Kodex currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Terminal# at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*