Comparison

Prompt 3 vs Termix

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

Head to head
About

Prompt 3

A fully-native terminal emulator for Apple devices, offering robust connectivity for SSH, Mosh, and more. It features fast emulation, customizable clips, secure authentication, and cross-device syncing for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Native terminal emulator
  • SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet support
  • Panic Sync for cross-device server syncing
  • Superfast emulation with GPU acceleration
  • Customizable clips for commands
  • FaceID/TouchID authentication
  • Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding
Features
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Prompt 3 is our #1 fully-native terminal emulator for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and now, Apple Vision Pro! Yes, with one purchase, you get four platforms.  Supporting SSH, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, Telnet, and Local Shells (on Mac), you can stay connected even on the most unstable networks. And with Panic Sync, your servers sync everywhere. For terminals, this is the only app you need. NOW EVEN BETTER: • SSH, Telnet, and Local (for Mac) Rock-solid and reliable connectivity to your hosts. • Mosh and Eternal Terminal Keep your terminal open even when you get disconnected. Mosh is optimized for high-latency, low-throughput networks. Eternal Terminal is great for when you need to keep your full terminal history on a flaky connection. • Lower Price Everything is so expensive right now. So we made Prompt cheaper. Take that, capitalism. • Superfast Emulation We retooled the text engine in Prompt 3 to be up to 10x faster, including GPU acceleration, and with improved terminal emulation, you can run nvim inside tmux without breaking a sweat. • Clips Put your most-used commands and text bits into clips and access them with a single tap via Prompt’s keyboard bar. Clips can be stored globally or per-server. • Secure Enclave Authenticate with FaceID and TouchID. The keys will stay secure on your device. • Panic Sync Sync your favorite servers, passwords, private keys, and clips, between Prompt on all of your devices. • Customizable Make Prompt perfect with new themes, fonts, and a very configurable iOS keyboard. • Jump Hosts and Agent Forwarding Access corporate servers, even at the beach. • Mouse Support Use your mouse to interact with TUI-based apps that run through the terminal. AND YES, A DARK ICON. What more can we say? TAKE CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE, INCLUDING YOUR MAC AND APPLE VISION PRO. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY PROMPT 3. © Panic EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Termix

This app provides a powerful and secure SSH and SFTP client for remote server management. It features a robust terminal, advanced file manager with code editing, and customizable options for enhanced productivity. Designed with privacy and security in mind, it offers a desktop-grade experience on Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Ultimate SSH & SFTP client
  • Advanced file manager
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Native gestures and keyboard shortcuts
  • Multi-session and split-screen support
  • Serverless security with iCloud storage
  • Enhanced automation with startup snippets
Features
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Termix is a modern SSH client and terminal developed by a European team of cybersecurity experts. It offers an unrivaled SSH and SFTP experience that enhances your productivity without compromising your privacy. With zero ads and a strict no-data-collection policy, Termix uses the most secure open-source libraries to keep your connections safe. Key Features: Ultimate SSH & SFTP Client: Termix delivers a robust, desktop-grade terminal experience across all Apple devices. Advanced File Manager & Code Editor: Inspired by WinSCP, our fully featured file manager lets you download, upload, manage, and edit files, directories, and permissions effortlessly. It also includes a rich code editor with syntax highlighting that supports over 40 programming languages. Native Gestures & Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigate like a pro with native touch gestures and hardware keyboard shortcuts, enabling fast navigation, multiline command editing, and precise text selection. Termix feels just like a regular text editor with all the perks you need for efficient terminal work. Multi-Session & Customization: Work in parallel with seamless split-screen support, advanced key management (including generation and uploading), and a fully customizable interface with themes tailored for power users. Serverless Security: Termix works completely serverless. All your hosts, private keys, and passwords are stored in encrypted form on Apple iCloud and never leave your device. This design guarantees that your sensitive data remains exclusively under your control. Enhanced Automation: Boost your workflow with startup snippets, execute commands across multiple hosts simultaneously, and configure environment variables with ease. Modern Apple-Native Design: Experience a clean, smooth, and beautifully modern interface designed exclusively for Apple products. Developer & Sysadmin Focused: Built for developers and loved by system administrators, Termix includes features such as command history, regex search, and snippet support to save hours of time and increase productivity. With Termix Pro, you can also: - Upload and edit files using the File Manager. - Create startup snippets. - Execute snippets on multiple hosts simultaneously. - Import custom fonts. - Manage and configure environment variables. - Choose an alternative icon for Termix. Discover the most powerful, secure, and feature-rich SSH and SFTP client made for those who demand quality. Get Termix today and transform your remote management experience!

Screenshots

Prompt 34 screens
Termix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Termix at 78% against Prompt 3's 22%. Termix also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Prompt 3's advantage is chart position (#26 vs unranked). 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. Prompt 3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Termix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Termix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 349 and 165 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Prompt 3's written reviews are positive against 78% of Termix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prompt 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, Termix every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Prompt 3 versus Termix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrompt 3Termix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (349 ratings)4.8 (165 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings349 — better165
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanic, Inc.Simon Zvara

Customer experience

Prompt 3

All ratings349 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral18.0%
Negative60.0%

Termix

All ratings165 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

Prompt 3

From 349 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and powerful
  • 🔒 Secure with Secure Enclave support
  • 👍 Great admin tool
  • 👍 Continues to improve over time
  • 👍 Fantastic terminal emulator on iPad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🚫 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 💰 Extremely expensive, especially for existing users
  • 🤔 Lacks features compared to competitors

Termix

From 165 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth UI
  • 🚀 Straightforward and well-put-together app
  • 💰 Lots of features for free
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Great alternative to subscription-based apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when using jump host
  • 🐛 Crashes after paying for jump host support

Bugs and requests

Prompt 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Server list randomly disappears with Panic Sync
  • Crashes when connected to external monitor
  • Black screen issues with custom font configurations
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Vertical display sync issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Shortcuts support on macOS
  • Ability to click and select within commands
  • Local shell option
  • Run clips on server connection
  • Export/backup clips
Show 3 more
  • Alt/Meta key support for Emacs
  • iCloud sync option
  • Sign in with Apple for Panic Sync

Termix

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using jump host
  • Crashes after paying for jump host support

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for mosh in addition to SSH
  • Full-screen mode when using an external keyboard
  • Copy/paste from keyboard

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Prompt 3

Subscriptions1
  • Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prompt 3 One Time$49.99
1 purchases

Termix

One-time1
  • Termix Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Prompt 3 free?
Prompt 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termix free?
Termix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prompt 3 or Termix?
Termix is rated higher. Prompt 3 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while Termix averages 4.8 from 165 ratings.
Do Prompt 3 or Termix have ads?
Neither Prompt 3 nor Termix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prompt 3 or Termix?
Prompt 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Termix every 5 days. Most recently, Prompt 3 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Termix on September 24, 2026.

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