Termix vs Kelvarune
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Termix
This app provides a powerful and secure SSH and SFTP client for remote server management. It features a robust terminal, advanced file manager with code editing, and customizable options for enhanced productivity. Designed with privacy and security in mind, it offers a desktop-grade experience on Apple devices.
- Ultimate SSH & SFTP client
- Advanced file manager
- Code editor with syntax highlighting
- Native gestures and keyboard shortcuts
- Multi-session and split-screen support
- Serverless security with iCloud storage
- Enhanced automation with startup snippets
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Termix is a modern SSH client and terminal developed by a European team of cybersecurity experts. It offers an unrivaled SSH and SFTP experience that enhances your productivity without compromising your privacy. With zero ads and a strict no-data-collection policy, Termix uses the most secure open-source libraries to keep your connections safe. Key Features: Ultimate SSH & SFTP Client: Termix delivers a robust, desktop-grade terminal experience across all Apple devices. Advanced File Manager & Code Editor: Inspired by WinSCP, our fully featured file manager lets you download, upload, manage, and edit files, directories, and permissions effortlessly. It also includes a rich code editor with syntax highlighting that supports over 40 programming languages. Native Gestures & Keyboard Shortcuts: Navigate like a pro with native touch gestures and hardware keyboard shortcuts, enabling fast navigation, multiline command editing, and precise text selection. Termix feels just like a regular text editor with all the perks you need for efficient terminal work. Multi-Session & Customization: Work in parallel with seamless split-screen support, advanced key management (including generation and uploading), and a fully customizable interface with themes tailored for power users. Serverless Security: Termix works completely serverless. All your hosts, private keys, and passwords are stored in encrypted form on Apple iCloud and never leave your device. This design guarantees that your sensitive data remains exclusively under your control. Enhanced Automation: Boost your workflow with startup snippets, execute commands across multiple hosts simultaneously, and configure environment variables with ease. Modern Apple-Native Design: Experience a clean, smooth, and beautifully modern interface designed exclusively for Apple products. Developer & Sysadmin Focused: Built for developers and loved by system administrators, Termix includes features such as command history, regex search, and snippet support to save hours of time and increase productivity. With Termix Pro, you can also: - Upload and edit files using the File Manager. - Create startup snippets. - Execute snippets on multiple hosts simultaneously. - Import custom fonts. - Manage and configure environment variables. - Choose an alternative icon for Termix. Discover the most powerful, secure, and feature-rich SSH and SFTP client made for those who demand quality. Get Termix today and transform your remote management experience!
Kelvarune
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Kelvarune is a developer tool that lets you monitor, debug, and control ESP32 / Arduino and other embedded devices from your smartphone in real time. Add just a few lines of the Kelvarune SDK to your sketch, and your Dashboard builds itself automatically. No complex setup - connect over BLE or Wi-Fi/WebSocket and you're ready to go. ■ Monitor - System Metrics such as CPU, free heap, and connection status, shown automatically - Add User Metrics like temperature, humidity, RPM, or voltage with a few lines of code - Clear display styles: Number, Gauge, Bar, LED, and line graphs ■ Debug - Filter, search, and copy DEBUG / INFO / WARN / ERROR logs in Console - Track connection changes, reboots, and other key state changes in a timeline with Events - View current value, min, max, average, and a history graph in Metric detail ■ Control - Command UI is generated automatically from your SDK-side definitions (Button, numeric, Boolean, Enum, and more) - Commands that trigger real actions (like Reset) require confirmation to prevent accidents ■ And more - Manage settings for multiple devices as separate Projects - Alerts notify you when a threshold is crossed or updates stop (Pro) - Save Session history and export it as CSV (Pro) - No hardware? Try the core features right away in Demo Mode ■ Free / Pro All the core features are available for free. Upgrading to Pro removes the limits on Projects, Commands, User Metrics, and graph displays, and unlocks Alerts, permanent Session storage, CSV export, and advanced System Metrics (one-time purchase, restore purchase supported, no ads). Languages: Japanese / English / Simplified Chinese (follows your device language) Requires: iOS 17+ The Kelvarune SDK (free and open source, for ESP32/Arduino Core) is available at: https://github.com/minervasoft-inc/Kelvarune
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Termix at none against Kelvarune's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Termix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kelvarune sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Termix | Kelvarune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (183 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 183 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Zvara | MINERVA, INC. |
Bugs and requests
Termix
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes when using jump host
- Crashes after paying for jump host support
Requested features
3 requests- Support for mosh in addition to SSH
- Full-screen mode when using an external keyboard
- Copy/paste from keyboard
Kelvarune
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Termix
- Termix Pro$9.99
Kelvarune
- Kelvarune Pro$4.99









