Comparison

Termiux vs Terminalko

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

Head to head
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:
https://termux-studio.org/terms-of-use Privacy Policy:
https://termux-studio.org/privacy-policy

About

Terminalko

Connect to remote servers like VPS, Raspberry Pi, or Linux boxes directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app provides a real terminal experience with advanced features for managing connections and executing commands securely.

Highlights
  • Connect to VPS, Raspberry Pi, Linux
  • xterm-256color PTY with ANSI colors
  • Password or key authentication
  • Jump hosts support
  • Command snippets
  • Auto-reconnect for dropped sessions
  • Multiple parallel sessions
Features
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Terminalko is a fast, focused SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your VPS, Raspberry Pi or any Linux box, run a real shell, get work done without a laptop. Add a server and you are at a prompt in a minute. [ A real terminal ] A true xterm-256color PTY with ANSI colors, scrollback and a keyboard aware layout. htop, vim and tmux behave exactly like they should. [ SSH, Mosh and Telnet ] SSH with password or key auth, jump hosts through a bastion in one hop. Mosh survives Wi-Fi to cellular switches, IP changes and long sleeps. Your prompt is still there hours later. Telnet for legacy gear: switches, routers, the odd BBS. [ Edit files over SFTP ] Open the config, fix the wrong line, save it back in place. Sizes, permissions and dates on every row. Upload, download, rename, delete, new folder. [ SSH keys, Secure Enclave included ] Generate an Ed25519 key on device and copy its authorized_keys line, ready to deploy. Paste an existing OpenSSH key. Or make one in the Secure Enclave, where the private half cannot leave the chip. A different key per server. Secrets live in the iOS Keychain. [ Dropped connections reconnect ] Connection Keeper retries a dropped session with a visible overlay and a cancel button. Lock the phone, tmux keeps working server side, the session re-attaches when you return. [ Themes and fonts ] Fifteen built in themes, plus an editor for your own: all 16 ANSI slots, text, background, cursor and selection, live preview. Twenty monospace faces bundled, nothing to download. [ Maximum Privacy and Security ] No tracking, no ads, no spying. Face ID, Touch ID, Optic ID or your passcode, with a grace period you choose, and masks it in the app switcher. No analytics, no ads, no accounts, no telemetry. The app talks to your servers and to nothing else. [ Our mission ] Make the best terminal and SFTP app there is. Every version came from someone saying what was missing. If something is missing for you, say so. [ Requirements ] iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. Built for developers, sysadmins and homelab tinkerers. Check a server from the couch, SSH into a Pi from bed, restart a service from the train. Terms of Use: https://terminalko.com/terms/

Screenshots

Termiux4 screens
Terminalko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Terminalko at 100% against Termiux's 20%. Terminalko also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Termiux's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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

Termiux is free to download; Terminalko costs $4.99 up front. Termiux sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Terminalko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminalko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Termiux's written reviews are positive against 100% of Terminalko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termiux ships an update weekly, Terminalko every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Termiux versus Terminalko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiuxTerminalko
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#24 — better#28
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYBEGRIP

Customer experience

Termiux

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%

Terminalko

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

Terminalko

Subscriptions1
  • Terminalko Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Terminalko Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Termiux free?
Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminalko free?
Terminalko costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Termiux or Terminalko?
Terminalko is rated higher. Termiux averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Terminalko averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Termiux or Terminalko have ads?
Neither Termiux nor Terminalko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termiux or Terminalko?
Termiux ships an update weekly, and Terminalko every 4 days. Most recently, Termiux was updated on October 25, 2026 and Terminalko on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Termiux or Terminalko?
Termiux currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Terminalko at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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