Comparison

ShellCast vs Termix

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

Head to head
About

ShellCast

Features
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ShellCast lets you control any terminal or long-running CLI process from your devices. Guide your AI agents remotely and get nudged when they need your attention. No complex setup; just pair once and stay connected from anywhere—batteries included.

About

Termix

This app provides full remote SSH control of your servers through a dedicated server installation. It offers a feature-rich SSH terminal with multi-session support, file management, server statistics, and tunnel management.

Highlights
  • Full-featured SSH terminal
  • Multi-session tab support
  • Customizable keyboard and snippets
  • SSH file manager
  • Server statistics (CPU, RAM, HDD)
  • SSH tunnel management
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Requires a Termix server. Install at https://docs.termix.site/install Termix gives you full control of your servers from your phone. Connect to your Termix server and manage everything from one place. SSH Terminal Open multiple terminal sessions at once with tab-based navigation. Switch between a standard keyboard and a custom terminal keyboard built for SSH use. Customize the keyboard layout and key repeat, save snippets for quick reuse, recall past commands from the history bar, and use hardware keyboards, dictation, and VoiceOver. Sessions stay alive in the background. File Manager Browse, view, edit, move, and manage files and folders over SSH. Pin files and add folder shortcuts to get back to what you use most. Compress files, download them through the share sheet, and restore deleted items from the trash. Server Stats Monitor CPU, memory, disk, network, uptime, running processes, open ports, firewall rules, and login history in real time. Server alerts show up on the hosts screen. SSH Tunnels Create, start, and stop SSH tunnels, and set them up per host right from the host editor. Docker View and manage Docker containers directly from your phone. Remote Desktop Access a graphical desktop on your server (RDP, VNC, and Telnet supported). Home Screen Widgets Add widgets to jump straight into a host, run a snippet, or check server status without opening the app. Pick which hosts each widget shows and which tab it opens. Host Management Organize your servers into folders. Save credentials and SSH keys per host. Use Quick Connect to jump into a session fast, and wake a machine over the network with Wake-on-LAN. Settings Customize your terminal appearance, keyboard layout, and keys. Manage API keys, active sessions, and two-factor authentication for your Termix account, plus change your password or delete your account. App Lock Lock the app behind Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint, with a PIN as backup.

Screenshots

ShellCast2 screens
Termix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShellCast at every 10 days against Termix's every 6 weeks. Termix's advantage is chart position (#202 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellCast ships an update every 10 days, Termix every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 30, 2025 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ShellCast versus Termix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellCastTermix
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#202 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurox Inc.Luke Gustafson

In-app purchases

None

ShellCast

No in-app purchases

None

Termix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShellCast free?
ShellCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termix free?
Termix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShellCast or Termix have ads?
Neither ShellCast nor Termix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellCast or Termix?
ShellCast ships an update every 10 days, and Termix every 6 weeks. Most recently, ShellCast was updated on November 30, 2025 and Termix on September 23, 2026.

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