Comparison

Code vs Termalin

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

Head to head
About

Code

This app provides a comprehensive developer suite on your mobile device, including a code editor with syntax highlighting and autocompletion, a file explorer, and integrated Git, SSH, and FTP/SFTP clients. It allows you to work on projects anywhere, transforming your device into a portable workstation.

Highlights
  • Code editor with themes and syntax highlighting
  • File explorer for easy navigation
  • Integrated Git for version control
  • Terminal with Bash support
  • SSH client for remote connections
  • FTP/SFTP support
Features
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Code, Work Anywhere! This app has an entire developer suite embedded in this app, and it's fully native! ## Code Editor - Various Themes - Colored Syntax - Autocompletion - Minimap - Row Diff indicator ## File Explorer Move between your file like if you were at your main workstation. ## Git - Clone - Commit - Fetch - Push - Pull - Tag and more! ## Terminal An integrated Shell that support most of the commands available ( Yes, Curl is supported ;-) ) ## SSH Connect to a remote machine with no problems ## FTP / SFTP Since some of you was needing this, we've added support for it! The only app that will allow you to use your device like a real workstation! Code! Privacy Policy: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/apppurchases-6fa17.appspot.com/o/PrivacyPolicy.html?alt=media&app=Code Terms of Service: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/apppurchases-6fa17.appspot.com/o/TermsAndConditions.html?alt=media&app=Code Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Termalin

Features
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Termalin is a fast, no-nonsense SSH client built for people who live in the terminal — and for keeping an eye on servers when you're away from your desk. TERMINAL THAT FEELS RIGHT ON A PHONE • Real SSH terminal (xterm-256color) with tabs • Extra keys row above the keyboard: Esc, Tab, Ctrl, arrows, F1–F10 — htop, mc and vim actually work • Live server stats while you're connected: CPU, memory, disk, load, network — right above the terminal • Watch grid: keep several servers on screen at once, and send a command to all of them FILES WITHOUT THE FUSS • SFTP file manager: browse, upload, download, edit • Built-in editor with syntax highlighting, word wrap and full-screen mode • FTP and S3 buckets supported too CONNECT WITHOUT COPYING KEYS AROUND • Install the Termalin Connector on a server once — then connect from any of your devices with no keys on the phone at all • Or use classic SSH keys: generate, import, sync YOUR SECRETS STAY YOURS • Hosts, keys and snippets are end-to-end encrypted with your master password before they ever leave the device • We can't read your data — and that's the point • Face ID / Touch ID unlock KEEP WATCH FROM THE HOME SCREEN • Server stats widget: CPU, memory and disk for your servers at a glance • Dynamic Island shows your active SSH sessions WORKS EVERYWHERE • iPhone and iPad (with a full desktop-style layout), plus desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux at termal.in • Free to use as a local SSH client. Termalin Pro adds cloud sync across devices, Connectors and session recordings. Questions? hello@termal.in — we read everything. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://termal.in/privacy/

Screenshots

Code4 screens
Termalin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Code at every 2 days against Termalin's every 3 weeks. Termalin's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Code sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Termalin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code ships an update every 2 days, Termalin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Code versus Termalin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeTermalin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size743 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMorella FolesaniSviatoslav Pavlov

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Code

Subscriptions12
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Code Pro$2.997 Days
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  • Code Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Code Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Code Pro$14.991 Year
  • Code Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Code Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Code Pro$19.991 Year
  • Code Pro$34.991 Year
  • Code Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Termalin

Subscriptions2
  • Termalin Pro$9.991 Month
  • Termalin Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termalin free?
Termalin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code or Termalin have ads?
Neither Code nor Termalin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code or Termalin?
Code ships an update every 2 days, and Termalin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code was updated on September 12, 2026 and Termalin on September 25, 2026.

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