Comparison

PythonIDE vs Termi

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

Head to head
About

PythonIDE

This app provides a full development environment on your mobile device, allowing you to run Python and JavaScript code locally. It includes a professional code editor, SSH terminal for server management, and various developer tools. An AI coding assistant is also integrated to help with code generation and debugging.

Highlights
  • Local Python 3.13 and JavaScript execution
  • Professional code editor with syntax highlighting
  • SSH terminal with SFTP and server monitoring
  • AI coding assistant for code generation and review
  • Built-in developer toolbox utilities
  • Scene canvas engine for graphics and games
Features
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PythonIDE turns iPhone and iPad into a local Python and Web development workspace. Run Python 3.14.7, build multi-file HTML/CSS/JavaScript projects, and turn code into notebooks, native MiniApps, widgets, and automations. HTML / CSS / JavaScript • Edit multi-file HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects • Use offline completion and formatting for HTML/CSS, plus relative asset-path completion • Preview pages instantly with local images, scripts, styles, and other project resources • Inspect console output and resource-loading, Promise, and fetch errors in the built-in console Python Development & Debugging • Run Python 3.14.7 locally on your device • Use interactive input, launch arguments, ANSI/Rich output, images, and charts • Debug with breakpoints, step controls, call stacks, and a variable viewer • Use bundled scientific and development libraries, and install compatible pure-Python packages from PyPI AI Agent • Let the Agent understand project context, create or edit files, run code, and continue fixing issues from execution results • Git, SSH, web, and native tool calls are governed by permission and confirmation policies Notebooks & Native MiniApps • Open and edit .ipynb files, run cells, and display Markdown, HTML, images, and charts • Build MiniApps with native interfaces using Python + AppUI • Create widgets, Shortcuts, and automation workflows SSH, SFTP & Git • Connect over SSH with a password or key and verify host fingerprints • Browse, edit, upload, and download files over SFTP • Work with Git status and diffs, staging, commits, branches, remotes, and conflicts • Access WebDAV, Files, and iCloud Drive AI, remote connections, and some online features require a network connection. Installable packages must be compatible with iOS and the current Python version. Some features require Pro. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pythonide.xin/privacy/

About

Termi

Manage remote servers and Docker workflows from your iPhone. This app provides SSH client, terminal access, and server monitoring for developers and sysadmins. Organize multiple hosts, save credentials, and execute batch commands for efficient mobile operations.

Highlights
  • SSH client and terminal
  • Multi-host management
  • Server monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, network)
  • Batch commands
  • Docker workspace
  • Secure login (password/SSH key)
Features
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Termi is an iPhone app for remote server management, built for developers, sysadmins, SREs, and self-hosting users. It combines SSH client, terminal, shell access, server monitoring, multi-host management, and Docker workflows in one mobile tool. Whether you manage Linux servers, VPS instances, cloud hosts, homelab machines, or self-hosted services, Termi helps you stay in control from iPhone. With Termi, you can organize multiple servers in one place, save hosts, tags, and login details, monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network status, and jump straight into SSH when something needs attention. Instead of being just another terminal app, Termi is designed around a practical mobile ops workflow: check server health first, then connect and act fast. Key features: - SSH client and terminal for remote Linux access and shell commands - Multi-host management with saved servers, tags, credentials, and connection details - Server monitor for CPU, memory, disk, and network overview - Batch commands for deploy, restart, logs, version checks, and routine admin tasks - Docker workspace for container-related server monitoring and management - Secure login with password or SSH key plus host key verification Built for real-world mobile workflows: - Check server status while commuting, traveling, or away from your desk - Open SSH immediately when alerts, downtime, or resource spikes appear - Run deploy, restart, log, and diagnostic commands on one server or many - Manage VPS, cloud servers, homelab machines, NAS setups, and self-hosted services If you want an iPhone app that blends SSH terminal, server monitor, remote shell access, and mobile admin workflows in a clear and efficient way, Termi is built for that job. - Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/ZZKYwbgj3iDlzNkhzFncODfFnHd

Screenshots

PythonIDE4 screens
Termi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PythonIDE at free against Termi's free with in-app purchases. PythonIDE also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, 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. PythonIDE sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Termi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PythonIDE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PythonIDE has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of PythonIDE's written reviews are positive against 67% of Termi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PythonIDE ships an update weekly, Termi every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PythonIDE versus Termi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPythonIDETermi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (39 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size668 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文禄 张艳 罗

Customer experience

PythonIDE

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.9%

Termi

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

PythonIDE

Subscriptions2
  • PythonIDE Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • PythonIDE Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time15
  • Donate · Chicken Leg$0.99
  • Donate · Lollipop$0.99
  • Donate · Bubble Tea$0.99
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  • Feed Dev Poop$0.99
  • Lifetime Premium Upgrade$1.99
  • Connect Your Own AI$1.99
  • SSH Server Management$1.99
  • 200次调用包$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$3.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium (Upgrade)$5.99
  • 500 AI Calls Pack$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Legacy$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
  • PythonIDE Pro Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Termi

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is PythonIDE free?
PythonIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termi free?
Termi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PythonIDE or Termi?
PythonIDE is rated higher. PythonIDE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Termi averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do PythonIDE or Termi have ads?
Neither PythonIDE nor Termi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PythonIDE or Termi?
PythonIDE ships an update weekly, and Termi every 9 days. Most recently, PythonIDE was updated on September 22, 2026 and Termi on September 22, 2026.

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