# Termius vs PixelHQ

The clearest difference is rating: Termius at 4.7 against PixelHQ's 4.0. Termius also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 2) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). PixelHQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. PixelHQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Termius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termius has 19K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Termius | PixelHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termius-modern-ssh-client/id549039908/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelhq/id6758467298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Termius Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/549040051) | [Chun-Wei Hsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676856768) |

## What reviewers say

### Termius

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

**Currently charting:** #4 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


### PixelHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelhq/id6758467298)

Visualize your AI coding agent's activity in a retro pixel art office. See files read, terminal commands executed, and searches performed as animated characters on your device. Connects securely to a local bridge server for real-time insights into your coding sessions.

**Highlights:** Real-time pixel art visualization, AI coding agent activity, Retro office environment, Local network connection, Secure pairing, Demo mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Termius free?

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

### Is PixelHQ free?

PixelHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Termius is rated higher. Termius averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while PixelHQ averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Termius or PixelHQ have ads?

Neither Termius nor PixelHQ shows ads.

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