Comparison

Termix vs Kinsman SSH

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

Head to head
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.

About

Kinsman SSH

Connect to your servers securely using password or private key authentication. Offers features like saving multiple connections, importing keys, and a clean terminal interface. Includes remote control capabilities for Mac terminals and a data bridge feature.

Highlights
  • Save multiple SSH connections
  • Password and private key authentication
  • Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code
  • Full interactive terminal
  • Secure credential storage
  • Universal Clipboard support
  • Mac terminal remote control
Features
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Kinsman SSH is a focused, no-nonsense SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers securely with password or private key authentication. Features: - Save multiple SSH host connections - Password and private key authentication - Import keys via Files, AirDrop, QR code scan, or directly from your Mac over local WiFi - Full interactive terminal with command input - Secure credential storage in Keychain - Universal Clipboard support — copy on Mac, paste in app - Copy terminal output with one tap - Clean, dark terminal interface - Works on iPhone and iPad 5 free connection slots included. Purchase more as needed. Remote Control Pair with Kinsman Terminal on your Mac by scanning a QR code, then drive a terminal tab from your phone — switch and search tabs, send one command to several at once, take a screenshot of the Mac's terminal, and reuse recent commands. Data Bridge Use your iPhone's cellular connection from your Mac when the Wi-Fi you are both on has no working internet. Protected by a PIN, with a live traffic log, block and allow rules, and an optional data cap. Runs only while the app is open. VNC Screen Sharing is available as an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Termix4 screens
Kinsman SSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Termix at none against Kinsman SSH's 2. Termix also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Kinsman SSH's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. Kinsman SSH sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Termix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kinsman SSH holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termix has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termix ships an update every 6 weeks, Kinsman SSH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Termix versus Kinsman SSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermixKinsman SSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke GustafsonJames Kinsman

Customer experience

Termix

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Kinsman SSH

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

In-app purchases

None

Termix

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kinsman SSH

One-time2
  • 5 Connection Slots$1.99
  • 10 Connection Slots$2.99

Questions

Is Termix free?
Termix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kinsman SSH free?
Kinsman SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Termix or Kinsman SSH?
Kinsman SSH is rated higher. Termix averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Kinsman SSH averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Termix or Kinsman SSH have ads?
Neither Termix nor Kinsman SSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termix or Kinsman SSH?
Termix ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kinsman SSH fortnightly. Most recently, Termix was updated on September 30, 2026 and Kinsman SSH on September 13, 2026.

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