Comparison

Termiux vs S3Panel

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
Read full description

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

S3Panel

Features
Read full description

S3Panel is an S3 browser and Cloudflare R2 bucket manager for iPhone and iPad. Connect your storage providers, browse buckets, inspect folders, download objects, and use manifest-backed search to find files quickly without copying customer object contents into S3Panel. Key features: - Manage S3-compatible and Cloudflare R2 connections - Browse buckets, folders, and objects from a responsive mobile workspace - View folder object counts and total sizes using cached manifest statistics - Search object names and keys quickly with the S3Panel manifest index - Upload and download files with transfer progress, retry, scheduling, and advanced upload options - Configure bucket policy, lifecycle rules, static website hosting, default encryption, ACL presets, and versioning where supported by the storage provider - Create share links and run parameterized Shortcuts actions for upload, search, and link workflows - Keep object contents in the customer storage provider; S3Panel stores only account data, connection metadata, and manifest/index information needed for search and folder stats S3Panel does not host or copy your bucket contents. Storage access is controlled by the credentials and permissions you provide. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ S3Panel Terms: https://s3panel.com/terms/

Screenshots

Termiux4 screens
S3Panel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: S3Panel at every 2 days against Termiux's weekly. Termiux's advantage is chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and S3Panel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termiux ships an update weekly, S3Panel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Termiux versus S3Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiuxS3Panel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYHafsa GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Termiux

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
3 purchases

S3Panel

Subscriptions2
  • S3Panel Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • S3Panel Pro Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • S3Panel Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Termiux free?
Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S3Panel free?
S3Panel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Termiux or S3Panel have ads?
Neither Termiux nor S3Panel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termiux or S3Panel?
Termiux ships an update weekly, and S3Panel every 2 days. Most recently, Termiux was updated on October 19, 2026 and S3Panel on October 13, 2026.

Other comparisons