Comparison

iLOQ vs Termex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iLOQ

This app transforms your NFC-enabled smartphone into a battery-free, keyless smart lock. Manage access rights, share entry with others, and even open doors remotely. It's a secure and convenient alternative to traditional keys.

Highlights
  • Battery-free smart locking
  • Keyless smartphone access
  • Remote door opening
  • Share access with others
  • Update access rights remotely
  • NFC enabled
Features
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iLOQ is the world’s first battery-free and keyless smart-locking solution. You no longer have to carry around several keys or worry what happens if one is lost or stolen. Your NFC-enabled smartphone is the only key and power source you need. The access rights for all the places you need to access are sent to the iLOQ app. They can be quickly and easily updated as your needs change. The app is not only a key; it also offers powerful additional functionality to optimize access and maximize your user experience. You can, for example open the main door remotely and share access with friends and family. There’s no need to wait for action, for instance, from property managers. You can download the iLOQ app immediately. To start using it, you will need iLOQ hardware and an invitation from a locking system administrator. The iLOQ app is an integral part of iLOQ’s new smart-locking platform. To learn more about iLOQ, please visit www.iloq.com.

About

Termex

Features
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Termex is an SSH client for people who work on real servers from iPhone and iPad. It is built around reliable terminal sessions, strict host-key trust, local secrets, tmux continuity, native SFTP file transfer, and a polished terminal interface with iOS 27 readiness improvements. WHY TERMEX - Terminal-first SSH. Termex keeps the terminal as the center of the app. Connect to servers, keep sessions readable, use tmux for continuity, and get back to work quickly after backgrounding or relaunch. - Native SFTP transfer. Upload and download files over SFTP without adding another SSH library or weakening host trust. Transfers use the same server credentials and known-host model as the terminal. - Current-folder uploads. With optional shell integration, Termex reads OSC 7 current-directory updates from your shell so uploads land where your terminal is open. If no directory has been reported yet, Termex falls back to the server home directory and shows that before starting. - Strict trust. Known-host validation is enforced before SSH connections. Host-key prompts are serialized and explicit. - Local secrets. Passwords, keys, and sensitive material stay in Keychain-backed storage. Archive export keeps secrets encrypted with the password you choose. - tmux continuity. Termex is designed for persistent tmux workflows: attach, detach, reconnect, and resume without treating every background event as a lost session. WHAT YOU GET SSH Terminal A clean iOS terminal built for repeated server work, with reconnect handling, diagnostics, snippets, extra keys, search, terminal themes, and Liquid Glass terminal chrome tuned for keyboard-heavy work. SFTP File Transfer Upload local files to the current remote folder, download remote files by path, watch progress, cancel active work, and review recent transfers. Existing destination files can be overwritten, renamed, or skipped. SHA-256 Verification After a transfer, Termex asks the remote server to hash the result when sha256sum or shasum is available. Verified transfers are marked clearly. If the server lacks the tool, Termex reports the transfer as completed but unverified. Shell Integration Install an optional zsh, bash, or fish snippet so the remote shell reports the current directory. The installer is idempotent and can remove the Termex block again. Jump Hosts and Agent Paths Use password, key, key-then-password, jump-host, and agent-forwarding workflows already used by the terminal connection. Server Archive Transfer Export and import Termex server data using an encrypted archive. Secrets stay protected and local. Diagnostics Create support bundles with connection reports and transcripts when troubleshooting. Demo Mode Try the terminal experience without a live server. IMPORTANT DETAILS Transfers keep resumable progress for network drops or app pauses. Keep Termex open for best speed. Directory transfer is not built in; create an archive on the server first, then transfer that file. Termex is not affiliated with OpenSSH, tmux, Apple, or any server provider. FULL ACCESS — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Try every Termex feature free for seven days, then unlock Full Access permanently with a single $9.99 purchase (US price; local prices vary). The trial does not renew or charge automatically. You choose whether to buy. The trial includes the entire app: unlimited servers, terminal workspaces, SFTP, port forwarding, jump hosts, snippets and iCloud sync. After the trial, basic SSH with up to two saved servers remains free. Premium features require Full Access, and your saved data stays on your device. Restore Purchases recovers your unlock or the remaining original trial period. Existing active subscriptions are honoured. Privacy Policy: https://termexapp.eu/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://termexapp.eu/terms/

Screenshots

iLOQ3 screens
Termex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iLOQ at none against Termex's 2. iLOQ also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Termex's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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. Termex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. iLOQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLOQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Termex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLOQ versus Termex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLOQTermex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (128 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings128 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiLOQ Ltd.Gyorgy Bolyki

In-app purchases

None

iLOQ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Termex

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Yearly subscription$9.99

Questions

Is iLOQ free?
iLOQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termex free?
Termex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iLOQ or Termex have ads?
Neither iLOQ nor Termex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLOQ or Termex?
iLOQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Termex weekly. Most recently, iLOQ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Termex on October 8, 2026.

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