Comparison

Lua IDE vs Termix

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

Head to head
About

Lua IDE

A mobile integrated development environment for writing and running Lua code. It offers syntax highlighting, module support, and an offline reference manual. Cloud storage integration is also available.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Module support
  • Offline reference manual
  • Works offline
  • Cloud storage support
Features
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• Lua IDE with syntax highlighting • Support requiring modules • Reference manual • Works completely offline • Cloud storage support, including iCloud

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

Lua IDE3 screens
Termix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Termix at 4.6 against Lua IDE's 3.4. Termix also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 59%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Termix holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Lua IDE's written reviews are positive against 72% of Termix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lua IDE ships an update every 7 months, Termix every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Lua IDE versus Termix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLua IDETermix
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (22 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#205 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWenhuan LiLuke Gustafson

Customer experience

Lua IDE

All ratings22 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral14.8%
Negative25.9%

Termix

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

In-app purchases

None

Lua IDE

No in-app purchases

None

Termix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lua IDE free?
Lua IDE 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, Lua IDE or Termix?
Termix is rated higher. Lua IDE averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Termix averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Lua IDE or Termix have ads?
Neither Lua IDE nor Termix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lua IDE or Termix?
Lua IDE ships an update every 7 months, and Termix every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lua IDE was updated on September 24, 2026 and Termix on September 23, 2026.

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