Comparison

Termix vs DockCat

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

DockCat

This mobile app allows operators to manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure by connecting to a Dockhand server. View dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and monitor recent activity directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to Dockhand server
  • Switch between environments
  • View dashboard health
  • Inspect containers
  • Stream logs
  • Monitor recent activity
Features
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DockCat is a mobile companion for Dockhand, built for operators who manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure. Connect to your Dockhand server, switch between environments, view dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and keep an eye on recent activity from iPhone. DockCat keeps server credentials on your device using secure storage and connects directly to the Dockhand server you choose.

Screenshots

Termix4 screens
DockCat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Termix at none against DockCat's shown. Termix also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DockCat's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DockCat 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 monthly, DockCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Termix versus DockCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermixDockCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke GustafsonChiang Kao

Customer experience

Termix

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

DockCat

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

In-app purchases

None

Termix

No in-app purchases

None

DockCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termix free?
Termix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DockCat free?
DockCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Termix or DockCat?
DockCat is rated higher. Termix averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while DockCat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Termix or DockCat have ads?
DockCat shows ads; Termix does not.
Which is updated more often, Termix or DockCat?
Termix ships an update monthly, and DockCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Termix was updated on October 13, 2026 and DockCat on October 7, 2026.

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