Comparison

Termius vs GitHub

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

Head to head
About

Termius

This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • Virtual keyboard with special keys
  • Multi-tab interface and split-view
  • Cloud vault for encrypted credentials
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Saved commands and shell scripts
  • Hardware FIDO2 key authentication
Features
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Termius is a modern SSH client designed for productivity and collaboration. Connect with one tap from desktop and mobile. No re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. With a free Termius Starter plan, you can: · Connect from your mobile and desktop devices with SSH, SFTP, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, Serial and through Proxy and jump servers. · Get a desktop-grade terminal experience with a virtual keyboard covering all the special keys required, or connect your Bluetooth keyboard. · Use gestures or shake the device while in the terminal to emulate stroking of Tab, arrows, PgUp/Down, Home, and End, etc. · Work in several sessions simultaneously with a multi-tab interface and split-view support. · Customize your terminal themes and fonts for each connection. · Set custom environment variables. · Save your frequently used commands and shell scripts to execute them with one tap. · Execute your saved commands on multiple sessions or servers at once, or instantly get them autocompleted in the terminal. · Get smart autocomplete for commands, paths, and history, and turn plain-language descriptions into shell commands with AI. · Quickly access the global history of your terminal commands. · Authenticate using hardware FIDO2 keys. · Generate SSH keys in the Secure Enclave, confirm each connection with Face ID or Touch ID, and protect your account with two-factor authentication. · Ad-free. With the Termius Pro plan, you can also: · Access your connection settings and credentials from any device at any time with an encrypted cloud vault. · Sync your data across all your desktop and mobile devices. · Bookmark session logs with notes to your vault. · Integrate with AWS, DigitalOcean, and Azure. Termius reinvents the command-line experience. We strive to make remote access for admins and engineers more productive and enjoyable. Please review our privacy policy https://termius.com/privacy_policy.html and terms of use https://termius.com/terms_of_use.html

About

GitHub

Manage your code projects, review changes, and collaborate with your team on the go. This app allows you to stay updated with notifications, respond to issues, and browse files and code from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Browse notifications
  • Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests
  • Review and merge Pull Requests
  • Organize Issues with labels and assignees
  • Browse files and code
  • Discover trending repositories
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There’s a lot you can do on GitHub that doesn’t require a complex development environment – like sharing feedback on a design discussion, or reviewing a few lines of code. GitHub for iOS lets you move work forward wherever you are. Stay in touch with your team, triage issues, and even merge, right from the app. We’re making these tasks easy for you to perform, no matter where you work, with a beautifully native experience. You can use GitHub for iOS to: • Browse your latest notifications • Read, react, and reply to Issues and Pull Requests • Review and merge Pull Requests • Organize Issues with labels, assignees, projects, and more • Browse your files and code • Discover new and trending repositories ——— Terms of Service: https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/github-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/github-privacy-statement

Screenshots

Termius4 screens
GitHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

Termius and GitHub both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Termius's written reviews are positive against 63% of GitHub's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and GitHub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Termius against 4.8 for GitHub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Termius's written reviews are positive against 63% of GitHub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termius ships an update fortnightly, GitHub weekly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Termius versus GitHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiusGitHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings)4.8 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better63.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19K38K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#4#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB176 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTermius CorporationGitHub

Customer experience

Termius

All ratings19,409 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2,488 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.4%

GitHub

All ratings37,832 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews934 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.5%

User reviews

Termius

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure with SSH/SFTP support
  • 💡 Useful features like port forwarding
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard and themes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Aggressive upselling of premium features

GitHub

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app design
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Helpful for on-the-go tasks
  • 🚀 Efficient for reviewing PRs and issues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to website
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
  • 🔍 Lacks key features like code editing and wiki support
  • 🔍 Intercepts GitHub links, forcing use of app

Bugs and requests

Termius

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues causing data loss
  • Keyboard and cursor issues on iPad
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness after background use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for ProxyCommand
  • Improve keyboard handling and arrow key functionality
  • Implement iCloud sync instead of proprietary cloud
  • Provide a one-time purchase option for individual users

GitHub

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues and inability to switch accounts
  • Inconsistent behavior when navigating between app and website
  • Notifications not always loading correctly
  • Inability to view all files in large pull requests
  • Crashes when trying to perform certain actions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for multiple accounts
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Implement code editing and file management
  • Integrate GitHub Actions and Insights
  • Allow viewing and managing GitHub projects

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Termius

Subscriptions4
  • Termius Pro Monthly3 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Termius Pro Monthly$15.001 Month
  • Termius Pro Annual14 Days trial$119.001 Year
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  • Termius Pro Annual$119.001 Year
4 purchases

GitHub

Subscriptions4
  • GitHub Pro$3.991 Month
  • Copilot Pro$10.001 Month
  • Copilot Pro+$39.991 Month
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  • Copilot Max$99.001 Month

Questions

Is Termius free?
Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GitHub free?
GitHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Termius or GitHub?
GitHub is rated higher. Termius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while GitHub averages 4.8 from 38K ratings.
Do Termius or GitHub have ads?
Neither Termius nor GitHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termius or GitHub?
Termius ships an update fortnightly, and GitHub weekly. Most recently, Termius was updated on October 14, 2026 and GitHub on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Termius or GitHub?
Termius currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and GitHub at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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