# nRF Connect Device Manager vs Termix

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | nRF Connect Device Manager | Termix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539/reviews)** | [4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termix-remote-access/id6752672071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | #159 |
| Size | 5 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nordic Semiconductor ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/497679114) | [Luke Gustafson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840501237) |

## What reviewers say

### nRF Connect Device Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrf-connect-device-manager/id1519423539)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Termix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termix-remote-access/id6752672071)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #144 in the App Store charts, and Termix at #159. 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.*