Comparison

Scripting vs Termini

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

Head to head
About

Scripting

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

Highlights
  • Build custom widgets and toggles
  • Access native iOS APIs
  • Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI
  • Integrated AI assistant for code generation
  • Advanced mobile code editor
  • Real-time script preview with CLI
Features
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Scripting is a powerful development platform that lets you write, test, and run TypeScript or JavaScript scripts directly on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you’re a creative maker or someone who loves automating everyday tasks, Scripting unlocks endless possibilities to make your device truly yours. Key Features • Build Powerful Scripts Create your own widgets, Control Center toggles, Dynamic Island views, custom keyboards, Shortcuts, and share extensions — all powered by your scripts. • Access Native APIs Leverage a full suite of native iOS APIs (Calendar, Notification, Bluetooth, Health, and more) to interact deeply with your device and craft personalized automation. • Design Native UI with TSX & SwiftUI Build beautiful, responsive interfaces using TSX syntax and SwiftUI components. Create interactive tools, widgets, and custom keyboards with native performance. • Integrated AI Assistant Connect your own API key to chat with any AI service. Let AI run your scripts, search your knowledge base, generate code, and complete complex workflows automatically. • Smooth Development Experience Use the companion CLI tool with VSCode to preview and run your scripts in real time on your iPhone or iPad. Development has never felt this smooth. • Advanced Mobile Code Editor Code on the go with a modern mobile editor. Enjoy enhanced TypeScript support, including autocompletion, syntax highlighting, inline diagnostics, and intelligent code hints. Why Choose Scripting? Scripting gives you the freedom to customize your iPhone like never before. From building unique automations to integrating AI into your daily routines, it turns your creativity into real, working tools — all running natively on iOS. Unleash your imagination and redefine what your device can do. Privacy Policy: https://scripting.fun/privacy_policy/ Terms of Use: https://scripting.fun/terms/

About

Termini

This app provides a mobile SSH client for managing remote servers. It offers terminal access, file management via SFTP, system status monitoring, and Docker integration. It also includes features like LAN discovery and a Linux command library.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with control keys
  • SFTP file browsing and editing
  • Server and credential management
  • Linux system status monitoring
  • Docker container inspection
  • LAN network scanning for SSH services
  • Linux command lookup library
Features
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**Termini** is a mobile SSH tool designed for developers and operations personnel. It allows you to manage authorized servers on iPhone and iPad, handling everyday tasks such as connections, terminal operations, file management, and status monitoring. **Key Features** - **SSH Terminal**: Connect to servers and use an interactive terminal with common control keys and display settings for daily operations. - **SFTP File Management**: Browse remote directories; upload, download, rename, and delete files; and edit text files directly. - **Servers & Credentials**: Manage servers with tags, sorting, and connection profiles. Passwords and private keys are stored only in the iOS Keychain. - **System Status**: View key metrics on Linux servers, including CPU, memory, disk, load, and uptime. - **Docker & Logs**: Inspect containers and logs, and run confirmed common operations tasks. - **LAN Discovery**: Scan the current network for SSH services to quickly add authorized servers. - **Linux Command Library**: Look up usage, examples, and tips for common commands. - **Multi-Device Workspace**: Optimized for one-handed use on iPhone and landscape workspace on iPad. **Termini Pro & Subscription Details** Termini Pro unlocks unlimited servers, iCloud sync & backup, ad-free experience, and exclusive themes. It offers monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions, as well as a one-time permanent purchase. Specific prices and subscription periods are shown on the in-app purchase page and in the App Store. Monthly and annual subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID account and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase, or restore purchases within the app. The permanent version is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. Subscription benefits can be restored on devices using the same Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lianjianjie.github.io/termini/privacy.txt

Screenshots

Scripting4 screens
Termini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Termini at none against Scripting's 3. Termini also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Scripting's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and chart position 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. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Termini asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripting ships an update fortnightly, Termini daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Scripting versus Termini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptingTermini
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#33 — better#89
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size518 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.jianjie lian

Customer experience

Scripting

All ratings112 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.0%

Termini

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scripting

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99
None

Termini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scripting free?
Scripting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termini free?
Termini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scripting or Termini have ads?
Termini shows ads; Scripting does not.
Which is updated more often, Scripting or Termini?
Scripting ships an update fortnightly, and Termini daily. Most recently, Scripting was updated on October 19, 2026 and Termini on October 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, Scripting or Termini?
Scripting currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Termini at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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