Termiux vs DevMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Full terminal emulator with bash/zsh
- Native command execution
- Virtual keyboard with keybind support
- AI command generator
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Local shell environment
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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: https://termux-studio.org/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://termux-studio.org/privacy-policy
DevMate
Manage and debug ADB-enabled devices remotely. Control files, apps, and device information, including screen mirroring and log viewing. Offers subscription for advanced features.
- Device discovery and connection
- File and app management
- Remote control and input
- Screen mirroring and recording
- Device information monitoring
- Logcat viewer with filtering
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A professional device management and debugging tool. Discover devices quickly via pairing, IP connection, or local network scanning, with automatic connection history. Once connected, you can manage and control devices efficiently: - File Management: Browse folders and files, push, pull, move, copy, rename - package Management: View packages, search, deploy, remove, clear cache, launch, stop, freeze - Remote Control: Navigation, media control, text and numeric input, custom commands, mirror control - Screen Management: Screenshots, screen recording, live mirroring - Device Info: Monitor battery, memory, storage, CPU, system, and network - Logcat Viewer: Filter logs by level, search keywords, export logs Ideal for device management and testing. If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top/ DevMate Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for DevMate Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. DevMate Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Monthly Subscription ($2.99 / Month) (ii) Yearly Subscription ($19.99 / Year) You can subscribe to a Monthly Subscription plan ($2.99 billed once a month) or a Yearly Subscription plan ($19.99 billed once a year). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Termiux at 4.5 against DevMate's 3.3. DevMate's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Termiux sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and DevMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Termiux holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Termiux's written reviews are positive against 33% of DevMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Termiux ships an update weekly, DevMate every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Termiux | DevMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better | 3.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | #119 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | 小玲 王 |
Customer experience
Termiux
DevMate
In-app purchases
Termiux
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
- Termiux Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Termiux Pro Lifetime$39.99
DevMate
- DevMate Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- DevMate Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
- DevMate Lifetime Access$19.99









