Comparison

nRF Connect Device Manager vs Termix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

nRF Connect Device Manager

This tool allows for the updating and management of devices running specific SDKs via Bluetooth LE. It supports features like firmware updates, file system access, and device reset.

Highlights
  • Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA)
  • File System Management
  • Device Reset
  • Logs & Stats
  • Bluetooth LE Support
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nRF Connect Device Manager is a generic tool for updating and managing devices running nRF Connect SDK supporting Device Manager module over Bluetooth LE (aka Management Subsystem, Mcu Manager, Bare Metal, SMP Server, SUIT). Features: * Basic: Echo, Reset * Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA, DFU) * File System * Logs & stats Links: Source code: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/IOS-nRF-Connect-Device-Manager * nRF Connect SDK: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-tools/Software/nRF-Connect-SDK * SMP Server Sample Doc: https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/zephyr/samples/subsys/mgmt/mcumgr/smp_svr/README.html#smp-svr-sample * McuManager: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr * SMP over Bluetooth: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr/blob/master/transport/smp-bluetooth.md

About

Termix

This app provides full remote SSH control of your servers through a dedicated server installation. It offers a feature-rich SSH terminal with multi-session support, file management, server statistics, and tunnel management.

Highlights
  • Full-featured SSH terminal
  • Multi-session tab support
  • Customizable keyboard and snippets
  • SSH file manager
  • Server statistics (CPU, RAM, HDD)
  • SSH tunnel management
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Requires a Termix server. Install at https://docs.termix.site/install Termix gives you full control of your servers from your phone. Connect to your Termix server and manage everything from one place. SSH Terminal Open multiple terminal sessions at once with tab-based navigation. Switch between a standard keyboard and a custom terminal keyboard built for SSH use. Customize the keyboard layout and key repeat, save snippets for quick reuse, recall past commands from the history bar, and use hardware keyboards, dictation, and VoiceOver. Sessions stay alive in the background. File Manager Browse, view, edit, move, and manage files and folders over SSH. Pin files and add folder shortcuts to get back to what you use most. Compress files, download them through the share sheet, and restore deleted items from the trash. Server Stats Monitor CPU, memory, disk, network, uptime, running processes, open ports, firewall rules, and login history in real time. Server alerts show up on the hosts screen. SSH Tunnels Create, start, and stop SSH tunnels, and set them up per host right from the host editor. Docker View and manage Docker containers directly from your phone. Remote Desktop Access a graphical desktop on your server (RDP, VNC, and Telnet supported). Home Screen Widgets Add widgets to jump straight into a host, run a snippet, or check server status without opening the app. Pick which hosts each widget shows and which tab it opens. Host Management Organize your servers into folders. Save credentials and SSH keys per host. Use Quick Connect to jump into a session fast, and wake a machine over the network with Wake-on-LAN. Settings Customize your terminal appearance, keyboard layout, and keys. Manage API keys, active sessions, and two-factor authentication for your Termix account, plus change your password or delete your account. App Lock Lock the app behind Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint, with a PIN as backup.

Screenshots

nRF Connect Device Manager4 screens
Termix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: nRF Connect Device Manager at 5.0 against Termix's 4.6. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Termix's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nRF Connect Device Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termix has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of nRF Connect Device Manager's written reviews are positive against 72% of Termix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Termix monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
nRF Connect Device Manager versus Termix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Connect Device ManagerTermix
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#163#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASALuke Gustafson

Customer experience

nRF Connect Device Manager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Termix

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

nRF Connect Device Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Termix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?
nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termix free?
Termix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, nRF Connect Device Manager or Termix?
nRF Connect Device Manager is rated higher. nRF Connect Device Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Termix averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do nRF Connect Device Manager or Termix have ads?
Neither nRF Connect Device Manager nor Termix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, nRF Connect Device Manager or Termix?
nRF Connect Device Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Termix monthly. Most recently, nRF Connect Device Manager was updated on October 20, 2026 and Termix on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, nRF Connect Device Manager or Termix?
nRF Connect Device Manager currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and Termix at #157. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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