Comparison

Power Apps Mobile Preview vs Termiux

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

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About

Power Apps Mobile Preview

Test your in-development Power Apps mobile experiences on a real device. Scan a QR code or paste a dev URL to instantly load your app for real-time preview and debugging.

Highlights
  • Scan QR code to load apps
  • Manual URL entry for dev servers
  • Fast refresh with state preservation
  • Native module parity with production
  • Sign-in with work/school account
  • Recent connections list
  • Diagnostic overlay for debugging
Features
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Test your in-development Power Apps mobile experiences on a real device — no rebuild, no resign, no store submission. Power Apps Mobile Preview app is a developer companion app for the new React Native–based Power Apps mobile runtime: scan a QR code from your local Metro bundler (or paste a dev URL) and your app loads instantly on your phone or tablet, exactly the way it will run in production. Think of it as the Power Apps equivalent of a dev sandbox. Built for makers and engineers iterating on the next generation of Power Apps mobile. WHAT'S INSIDE Power Apps Mobile Preview is a thin host that loads your in-progress app bundles over the wire so you can see code, layout, and data changes in seconds. • Scan-to-load: Point the in-app scanner at the QR code printed by your local Metro / Expo dev server and the JS bundle streams onto the device. • Manual URL entry: Type or paste any reachable dev-server URL (e.g., http://192.168.1.20:8081) when QR scanning isn't an option — tunnels, remote machines, restricted networks. • Fast Refresh: Save a file in your editor and watch the change appear on device, with component state preserved where possible. • Native module parity: Bundled with the same native modules the production Power Apps client ships — auth, connectors, file system, camera, location, secure storage, telemetry — so what you test is what your users will get. • Sign-in with your work or school account: Authenticate once with Microsoft Entra and your dev apps can call Dataverse, Microsoft Graph, and custom connectors with real tokens. • Recent connections list: Quickly re-open previously loaded dev URLs without re-scanning. • Diagnostic overlay: Surface bundle URL, runtime version, JS errors, and red-box stacks for fast triage. WHO IT'S FOR • Makers previewing custom React Native components and pages before publishing. • ISVs and partners building native extensions against the Power Apps mobile runtime. • Engineers on the Power Apps platform team validating SDK and connector changes end-to-end on real hardware. TIPS • Make sure your phone and dev machine are on the same Wi-Fi network — if they aren't, use a tunnel (e.g., expo start --tunnel) and paste the public URL. • Shake the device (or use the menu) to reload the bundle, toggle the element inspector, or open the dev menu. • Long-press a recent connection to remove it from the list. • Mobile Preview app is for development only. You will need to package and distribute your own production apps to App Store or enterprise distribution channel. DISCLAIMER This is a developer only release intended for development and evaluation. APIs, behaviors, and supported native modules may change before general availability. Do not rely on Mobile Preview app for production workloads. Accessibility: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2121429

About

Termiux

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

Highlights
  • Full terminal emulator with bash/zsh
  • Native command execution
  • Virtual keyboard with keybind support
  • AI command generator
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Local shell environment
Features
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Termiux – Linux Emulator & SSH, SFTP on iPHone A powerful and easy-to-use SSH, SFTP & terminal application designed for iPhone. Start working immediately with a built-in terminal experience, or securely connect to your own remote servers whenever needed. BUILT-IN TERMINAL Access a ready-to-use terminal directly from the app. Run command-line operations, navigate directories, test commands, work with scripts, and perform common terminal tasks without needing to connect to another device or server first. EXTENDED KEYBOARD Work faster with an extended keyboard designed specifically for command-line use. Quickly access commonly used keys such as: • Ctrl
 • Alt
 • Tab
 • Esc
 • Arrow keys
 • Function keys
 • Common terminal shortcuts The keyboard is optimized to make terminal interaction more comfortable on a touchscreen. TOUCH-FRIENDLY TERMINAL Interact with terminal sessions naturally using intuitive touch controls. Scroll through output, navigate sessions, select content, and work with commands through an interface designed for mobile devices. CUSTOMIZE YOUR TERMINAL Personalize your terminal to match your preferred working style. Choose from: • Multiple terminal themes
 • Different fonts • Adjustable font sizes
 • Custom backgrounds
 • Appearance preferences • Terminal display settings Create a workspace that feels comfortable for both quick commands and longer sessions. FAST & SECURE SSH CONNECTIONS Connect to your own remote servers through SSH quickly and securely. Create and manage server profiles for faster access while keeping connection information securely stored on your device. Important server and connection details are displayed clearly, making it easy to identify, manage, and reconnect to your hosts. SFTP FILE BROWSER Browse files and folders on your remote servers using the integrated SFTP file browser. You can: • Browse remote directories
 • View files
 • Navigate folders
 • Access server content • Manage files alongside terminal sessions Terminal access and remote file browsing are available together in one convenient application. CLEAR & INTUITIVE INTERFACE The interface is designed to provide powerful terminal functionality while remaining simple and easy to understand. Connection information, server details, terminal sessions, files, and important status information are presented clearly for quick access. BUILT FOR MOBILE WORKFLOWS Useful for: • Command-line operations • SSH server access
 • Server administration
 • Script development and testing
 • Git workflows
 • File system navigation
 • Remote file access through SFTP • Network diagnostics • Development and server management Whether you want to use the built-in terminal or securely access your own remote infrastructure, Terminal for iPhone provides a practical command-line workspace directly on your device. Terms of Use:
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Screenshots

Power Apps Mobile Preview4 screens
Termiux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Power Apps Mobile Preview at 5.0 against Termiux's 4.5. Power Apps Mobile Preview also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Termiux's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Termiux sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Power Apps Mobile Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power Apps Mobile Preview holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Termiux has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Apps Mobile Preview ships an update monthly, Termiux weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Power Apps Mobile Preview versus Termiux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Apps Mobile PreviewTermiux
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#139#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationTERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Power Apps Mobile Preview

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Termiux

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Termiux Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Termiux Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Power Apps Mobile Preview free?
Power Apps Mobile Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termiux free?
Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Power Apps Mobile Preview or Termiux?
Power Apps Mobile Preview is rated higher. Power Apps Mobile Preview averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Termiux averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Power Apps Mobile Preview or Termiux have ads?
Neither Power Apps Mobile Preview nor Termiux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Apps Mobile Preview or Termiux?
Power Apps Mobile Preview ships an update monthly, and Termiux weekly. Most recently, Power Apps Mobile Preview was updated on October 30, 2026 and Termiux on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Power Apps Mobile Preview or Termiux?
Power Apps Mobile Preview currently peaks at #139 in the App Store charts, and Termiux at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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