Comparison

Tempest 3 vs Termify

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

Head to head
About

Tempest 3

A powerful client for managing servers via SSH, SFTP, and Mosh, offering real-time collaboration and AI-assisted terminal tasks. Securely sync your sessions and configurations across all your devices with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • SSH & Mosh connections
  • SFTP file manager
  • Port forwarding
  • AI-powered terminal tasks
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Kubernetes cluster management
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography support
Features
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Tempest is the SSH and Remote Desktop client built for people who actually manage servers. Connect via SSH, SFTP, or Mosh. Forward ports. Transfer files. Manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate in real-time. All from your phone, tablet, or Mac — with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across every device. CORE FEATURES • SSH & Mosh — Reliable connections, even on flaky networks. Mosh keeps your session alive where SSH drops. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, and transfer remote files with a native file manager experience. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote SSH tunnels in seconds. • Storm AI (Pro) — An AI agent that plans, executes, and completes terminal tasks for you. Not a chatbot — a copilot that actually runs commands. • Real-Time Collaboration — Invite teammates into your live terminal session. Debug together, resolve faster. • Kubernetes — Sync kubeconfigs, switch clusters, manage pods with AI-assisted workflows. • Post-Quantum Cryptography — One-tap switch to PQC key exchange. Protect your connections against future quantum threats today. • Connection Multiplexing — Reuse TCP connections. New sessions open instantly as additional channels. • Hardware Security Keys — FIDO2 / YubiKey authentication via ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk. • 1Password Integration — Pull credentials directly from your vault. SECURITY FIRST Zero-knowledge architecture. Your data is end-to-end encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Encryption keys stay on your device — we never see them. Encryption is fully open-sourced for transparency. SYNC EVERYTHING Sessions, keys, snippets, and configurations sync across major OS. Pick up exactly where you left off. PRO UNLOCKS • Background connection persistence • Biometric app lock • Server performance monitoring dashboard • Full Storm AI access • Cloud sync --- Tempest is built by engineers, for engineers. Questions? Join us on Discord: gotempest.app/discord

About

Termify

Manage servers, transfer files, and automate tasks with advanced SSH security and AI assistance. Offers features like SFTP, command snippets, and cross-device synchronization for efficient workflow management.

Highlights
  • Advanced SSH security with key support
  • Biometric and FIDO2 hardware key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer with drag-and-drop
  • Snippet command automation and broadcast mode
  • AI-powered command suggestions and explanations
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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TERMIFY – Professional SSH Client + AI Assistant Manage servers, transfer files, and automate workflows with military-grade security and AI-powered assistance. --- Why Termify? * Advanced SSH Security: Connect with RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA key support. Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID) protects your credentials. FIDO2 hardware key support for enterprise-grade security. Your keys never leave your device. * SSH Terminal & Server Management: Securely access remote servers with advanced connection options. Port forwarding for secure tunneling. Host chaining (jump hosts) to reach servers behind firewalls. Environment variables for flexible session configuration. * SFTP File Transfer: Drag-and-drop file uploads and downloads with multi-session support. Track transfer progress and manage remote files effortlessly between your device and servers. * Snippet Command Automation: Save frequently-used commands as reusable snippets. Set custom environment variables per connection. Run scripts across multiple servers simultaneously with broadcast mode. Build efficient workflows without repetitive typing. * AI Command Assistant: Get smart command suggestions based on your context. Let AI help you write, explain, and troubleshoot shell commands—even if you're not a terminal expert. * Sync Across Devices: Keeps your SSH configs, keys, and preferences available on all your Apple devices. Perfect For: * DevOps engineers managing cloud infrastructure * Security professionals requiring FIDO2 compliance * System administrators accessing jump hosts * Developers with port forwarding needs * Database admins tunneling to remote databases * IT professionals working remotely --- Terms: https://termify.sh/term-condition Privacy: https://termify.sh/privacy-policy Support: support@termify.sh

Screenshots

Tempest 34 screens
Termify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tempest 3 at 10 against Termify's 2. Tempest 3 also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Termify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tempest 3 against 5.0 for Termify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest 3 has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempest 3 ships an update every 6 days, Termify weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Tempest 3 versus Termify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest 3Termify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#91 — better#197
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Express LLCMaple Labs Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Tempest 3

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Termify

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempest 3

Subscriptions2
  • Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Tempest Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99
3 purchases

Termify

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Tempest 3 free?
Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termify free?
Termify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tempest 3 or Termify?
Tempest 3 and Termify are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Tempest 3 or Termify have ads?
Neither Tempest 3 nor Termify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempest 3 or Termify?
Tempest 3 ships an update every 6 days, and Termify weekly. Most recently, Tempest 3 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Termify on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tempest 3 or Termify?
Tempest 3 currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Termify at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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