# Termiux vs DevMate

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Termiux | DevMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389/reviews)** | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devmate-connect-and-debug/id6757657259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | #118 |
| Size | 42 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849572138) | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) |

## What reviewers say

### Termiux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux/id6755708389)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Developer Tools, #69 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Termiux Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Termiux Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### DevMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devmate-connect-and-debug/id6757657259)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Developer Tools, #130 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and debug ADB-enabled devices remotely. Control files, apps, and device information, including screen mirroring and log viewing. Offers subscription for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Device discovery and connection, File and app management, Remote control and input, Screen mirroring and recording, Device information monitoring, Logcat viewer with filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DevMate Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DevMate Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| DevMate Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Termiux free?

Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DevMate free?

DevMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Termiux or DevMate?

Termiux is rated higher. Termiux averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while DevMate averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Termiux or DevMate have ads?

Neither Termiux nor DevMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Termiux or DevMate?

Termiux ships an update weekly, and DevMate every 8 days. Most recently, Termiux was updated on October 28, 2026 and DevMate on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Termiux or DevMate?

Termiux currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and DevMate at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*