Comparison

Termius vs KNX Inspector

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 an SSH client and terminal, as it should be. Connect with one tap from any mobile and desktop device—no re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. With a free Termius Starter plan, you can: · Connect from your mobile and desktop device with SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. · 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. · Authenticate using hardware FIDO2 keys. · Set custom environment variables. · Customize your terminal themes and fonts for each connection. · Save your favorite and frequently used commands and shell scripts to execute them with a tap instead of typing. · Quickly access the unified history of your terminal commands. · Get the support of ECDSA and ed25519 keys and a chacha20-poly1305 cipher. · Ad-free. With the Termius Pro plan, you can also: · Access your connection settings and credentials from any device, anytime, with an encrypted cloud vault. · No limitations on the number of devices to sync. · Run your saved commands on multiple sessions or servers, or instantly get them autocompleted in the terminal. · Connect through Proxy and jump servers. · Integrate with AWS and DigitalOcean. · Protect your credentials with Touch ID or Face ID and your account with two-factor authentication. · Keep your keys on your machine with SSH agent forwarding. Termius reinvents the command line experience. We strive to make remote access for admins and engineers a more productive and enjoyable experience. Termius Pro Subscription is available through auto-renewable annual or monthly subscriptions (prices vary by region). It attaches to the Termius account to enable access to backup, sync, and all Pro benefits on multiple devices across all platforms supported by Termius. A subscription may be used both for personal and business purposes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically. Cancellation of a future subscription may be made up to 24 hours before the end of the trial period. The actual subscription may not be manually canceled before its termination date. Subscriptions may be managed, ​including disabling auto-renewal, in the Account Settings after purchase. Please review our privacy policy https://termius.com/privacy_policy.html and terms of use https://termius.com/terms_of_use.html.

About

KNX Inspector

This professional tool analyzes and diagnoses KNX/IP installations. It connects to gateways, monitors real-time telegrams, checks group addresses, and compares live data with imported projects for troubleshooting and documentation.

Highlights
  • Real-time KNX/IP telegram monitoring
  • Group address checking and analysis
  • Physical device address scanning
  • Live data comparison with ETS projects
  • Bus alarm for targeted monitoring
  • KNX data type testing
  • Export for documentation
Features
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KNX Inspector is a professional analysis and diagnostics app for KNX/IP installations on iPhone and iPad. The app connects to KNX/IP gateways and interfaces, monitors telegrams in real time, checks group addresses, analyzes physical device addresses, and compares live data with imported ETS projects. The app was developed for commissioning, service, troubleshooting, and technical analysis. It is ideal for system integrators, service technicians, and anyone who needs to understand, test, and document KNX systems during live operation. Key Features: * Connection to KNX/IP gateways and interfaces * Network search via KNX multicast and local gateway discovery * Live monitoring of KNX telegrams * Filters for direction, telegram type, search text, and group address * Raw data and plain-text display with DPT reference * Bus alarm for targeted monitoring of group or device addresses * DPT test for reading and writing group addresses * Line scan for physical KNX device addresses * Telegram scan for active group communication * Complete analysis combining device discovery and telegram monitoring * ETS / .knxproj import for the Compare ETS feature * Project structure with functions, buildings, rooms, and topology * Export functions for documentation and sharing * Local session and history management Supported devices include KNXnet/IP-compatible devices, interfaces, and routers accessible via the standard UDP port 3671. This includes, for example, KNX/IP gateways and interfaces from manufacturers such as MDT, Gira, Jung, Hager, Weinzierl, ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Theben, and Busch-Jaeger. With the Live Monitor, you can observe KNX telegrams in real time. The app displays the source, destination, group address, payload, telegram type, and, wherever possible, decoded values. Filters help you track specific communication patterns, group addresses, or responses. The Bus Map combines devices, group activity, and communication patterns into a structured analysis. This allows you to quickly identify which participants are active, which group addresses are being used, and which transmitters generate the most traffic. With Compare ETS, you can cross-reference live data with an imported ETS project. This reveals which devices were detected live, which project devices are missing, which groups are active, and where discrepancies exist between the live bus and the project data. The DPT Test is ideal for targeted functional testing. Group addresses can be read or written, and supported DPTs are decoded and displayed as clearly as possible. This allows you to directly test switching, dimming, temperature values, scenes, and many other typical KNX functions. A complete list of supported decoded KNX data types, as well as technical notes, is available online via the support URL. KNX Inspector works locally on your device and is optimized for practical on-site work. The app is particularly suitable for: * Commissioning KNX systems * Service and maintenance work * Troubleshooting telegram and group address issues * Comparing live installations with the ETS project * Documenting technical observations * Remote monitoring of the KNX bus via VPN For technical inquiries or general support, please use the support URL. A user manual and technical notes are also available online. Note: KNX is a registered trademark of the KNX Association. This application was developed independently and is not an official product of the KNX Association.

Screenshots

Termius4 screens
KNX Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: KNX Inspector at free against Termius's freemium. KNX Inspector also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Termius's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 KNX Inspector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Termius versus KNX Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiusKNX Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTermius CorporationKurenz Music GbR

Customer experience

Termius

All ratings19,160 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews2,459 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative14.4%

KNX Inspector

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

KNX Inspector

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

KNX Inspector

One-time1
  • KNX Inspector Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Termius free?
Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KNX Inspector free?
KNX Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Termius or KNX Inspector have ads?
Neither Termius nor KNX Inspector shows ads.

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