Comparison

Termius vs Button API

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

Button API

Features
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Button API turns your iPhone or iPad into a physical-like remote control for web services. It is a smart, interactive button for instant HTTP/HTTPS requests, designed specifically for automation, testing, and integrations. The app is built for developers, system administrators, smart home enthusiasts, and QA engineers. It helps you trigger automation scenarios (IoT, Node-RED, Home Assistant), test webhooks, manage server processes, send notifications, or demonstrate API functionality with a single tap. Key Features: Flexible Request Configuration Full control over your requests: support for GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE methods. Custom headers and request body. Dynamic templates: automatically insert press timestamps or battery level data into the request body. Complete Interface Customization Button builder: adjust text, shape, size, and colors to suit your needs. Custom graphics: set your own images for normal and pressed states. Screen background: choose a solid color, an image, or a live feed from the device's camera. Control & Stability Prevention of accidental triggers: rate limiting and cooldown modes. Security: restrict access to settings with a 6-digit PIN code. Logging & Data Portability Built-in log: keep track of sent requests, server responses, and errors locally. Export data: save history as CSV or TXT files. Quick setup: import and export configurations to quickly replicate your setup across devices. How It Works Setup takes less than a minute: specify your target URL (endpoint), customize the button's appearance, and send your first request. Button API eliminates the need for writing console scripts or using bulky tools when you need a simple solution: one tap, one action, reliable results.

Screenshots

Termius4 screens
Button API3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Button API at none against Termius's 4. Button API also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Termius's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. Button API asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Termius versus Button API: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiusButton API
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTermius CorporationKirill Dzuba

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

Button API

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

Button API

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termius free?
Termius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Button API free?
Button API is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Termius or Button API have ads?
Neither Termius nor Button API shows ads.

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