Comparison

Termius vs SauronOS

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

SauronOS

Features
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SauronOS is a field capture app for drone operations, mobile scanning, and photogrammetry project preparation. Plan drone image routes, monitor supported aircraft connection state, prepare photo sets, and organize reconstruction-ready projects from one focused iPhone workflow. Use SauronOS to: - Prepare aerial capture routes for supported drone workflows. - Capture and review AR/LiDAR scan sessions on compatible devices. - Create photogrammetry projects from selected original-resolution photos. - Choose aerial route matching for drone footage with POS telemetry, or object/scene matching for handheld and phone captures. - Save projects locally or start server reconstruction when your reconstruction server is available on the same trusted network. SauronOS is designed for operators who need clean capture organization before processing data with their own reconstruction infrastructure. Drone features require compatible hardware and safe operation under applicable local rules. Reconstruction server features require a user-configured server on the same local network.

Screenshots

Termius4 screens
SauronOS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Termius at Free against SauronOS's $0.99. Termius also leads on chart position (#4 vs unranked). SauronOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Termius is free to download; SauronOS costs $0.99 up front. Termius sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. SauronOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Termius versus SauronOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiusSauronOS
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTermius CorporationDemetre Ovashvili

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

SauronOS

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
None

SauronOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termius free?
Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SauronOS free?
SauronOS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Termius or SauronOS have ads?
Neither Termius nor SauronOS shows ads.

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