Termiux vs gtmux
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
gtmux
Monitor and control your terminal agents from your phone. See a live radar of agent states, send commands, and receive timely notifications for critical updates. This companion app enhances your workflow by keeping your coding agents accessible remotely.
- Live radar of tmux pane and CLI agent states
- Remote command execution and agent control
- Intelligent notifications for agent needs
- Live Activity integration for Lock Screen
- Secure, revocable sharing of sessions
- Multi-language support (English, Simplified Chinese)
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View and control tmux sessions on your Mac or Linux server from iPhone and iPad. Follow Claude Code, Codex, DeepSeek Harness and other supported coding agents alongside ordinary terminal panes. Read their progress, reply to questions and continue work while away from your desk. Sessions and replies • Check agent status and requests that need your attention. • Read conversations and terminal output, send messages, and answer recognized permission requests or choices. • Use function keys and modifier combinations when a session needs keyboard input. Input access is controlled separately from viewing. HQ and knowledge HQ follows multiple agent sessions, summarizes progress and shows pending decisions and recorded actions. It can dispatch work within your authorization. HQ keeps project context, reusable lessons and your feedback in a local knowledge base, updating and referring to those records in later tasks to become more familiar with your projects and the way you work. Usage and notifications Check the limits, reset times and usage records available from supported agents. Receive notifications when your attention is needed or a task finishes, and follow session state through Live Activities. Connections Pair with multiple servers, or open a limited session-sharing link. Sharing can be revoked, and terminal input must be enabled separately. iPad supports a sidebar layout and hardware keyboard shortcuts. English and Simplified Chinese are included. Getting started Install the free, open-source gtmux server on your Mac or Linux machine, then scan its pairing code. The built-in demo works without a server. Connect over your own network or a gtmux tunnel; sessions keep running on your server. Setup: ccy.dev/projects/gtmux. Privacy gtmux collects no data and requires no account. Your sessions and pairing credentials stay on your devices and server. Notifications pass through a relay to Apple's push service without being stored by the relay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: gtmux at 5.0 against Termiux's 4.5. gtmux also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Termiux's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Termiux sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. gtmux asks for nothing beyond the download.
gtmux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.
Termiux ships an update weekly, gtmux every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Termiux | gtmux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #53 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Chaoyi Chen |
Customer experience
Termiux
gtmux
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
gtmux
No in-app purchases









