# Termius vs OpenTerm

The clearest difference is price: Termius at Free against OpenTerm's $4.99. Termius also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 44%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). OpenTerm's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Termius is free to download; OpenTerm costs $4.99 up front. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and OpenTerm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Termius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termius has 19K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Termius's written reviews are positive against 44% of OpenTerm's.

Termius ships an update fortnightly, OpenTerm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Termius | OpenTerm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termius-modern-ssh-client/id549039908/reviews)** | [4.2 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #66 |
| Size | 226 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Termius Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/549040051) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### Termius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termius-modern-ssh-client/id549039908)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #11 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Termius Pro Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Termius Pro Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Termius Pro Annual | $119.00 | per year |
| Termius Pro Annual | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### OpenTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openterm/id1481149807)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a powerful command-line interface on iOS, enabling users to execute a wide range of Linux commands, manage files, and connect to remote servers via SSH/FTP. It supports scripting languages like Python and Lua, making it ideal for developers and tech professionals on the move.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive command library, File management, Network tools, SSH/FTP remote access, Python and Lua interpreter support, Customizable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Termius free?

Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenTerm free?

OpenTerm costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Termius or OpenTerm?

Termius is rated higher. Termius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while OpenTerm averages 4.2 from 188 ratings.

### Do Termius or OpenTerm have ads?

Neither Termius nor OpenTerm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Termius or OpenTerm?

Termius ships an update fortnightly, and OpenTerm every 2 months. Most recently, Termius was updated on September 24, 2026 and OpenTerm on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Termius or OpenTerm?

Termius currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and OpenTerm at #66. 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.*