# Prompt 3 vs Termix

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 (#20 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prompt 3 | Termix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480/reviews) | **[4.8 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termix-ssh-client-and-terminal/id6739386670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **349** | 165 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Panic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403388568) | [Simon Zvara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194) |

## What reviewers say

### Prompt 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompt-3/id1594420480)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #134 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompt 3 iOS + Mac (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Prompt 3 One Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Shortcuts support on macOS
- Ability to click and select within commands
- Local shell option
- Run clips on server connection
- Export/backup clips


### Termix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termix-ssh-client-and-terminal/id6739386670)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Termix Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using jump host
- Crashes after paying for jump host support

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*