Comparison

Termiux vs Dev Keyboard

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

Dev Keyboard

A terminal-styled keyboard designed for programmers, offering quick access to essential symbols and a PC-style layout. It supports multiple programming languages and prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

Highlights
  • PC-style modifier row
  • One-tap developer symbols
  • Long-press for extra symbols
  • Multiple language packs
  • Terminal aesthetic
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Dev Keyboard is a terminal-styled coding keyboard that puts the symbols you actually type one tap away. A PC-style layout (Esc, Ctrl, Shift, Alt, Cmd, Tab, Caps) sits above quick rows of developer symbols and brackets. FEATURES - PC-style modifier row and key layout - One-tap brackets and symbols: {} [] () => ; / \ | and more - Long-press letters for extra developer symbols - Language packs: JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, Java, C / C++, Kotlin - Terminal aesthetic: monospace, dark, distraction-free - Privacy-first: no Full Access required, nothing leaves your device Type code faster in any app - notes, chat, editors, terminals.

Screenshots

Termiux4 screens
Dev Keyboard1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dev Keyboard at 67% against Termiux's 15%. Termiux's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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. Termiux sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Dev Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Termiux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Termiux's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dev Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termiux ships an update every 6 days, Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Termiux versus Dev Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiuxDev Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYAnshika Maurya

Customer experience

Termiux

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

Dev Keyboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Termiux

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

Dev Keyboard

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Termiux free?
Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dev Keyboard free?
Dev Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Termiux or Dev Keyboard?
Termiux is rated higher. Termiux averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dev Keyboard averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Termiux or Dev Keyboard have ads?
Neither Termiux nor Dev Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termiux or Dev Keyboard?
Termiux ships an update every 6 days, and Dev Keyboard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Termiux was updated on October 2, 2026 and Dev Keyboard on October 8, 2026.

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