Termiux vs Dolgate
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
Dolgate
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A remote access client you use across desktop and mobile. Hosts and sessions sync between them, and your connection details stay under your control. • Connect — SSH shell, SFTP file transfer, and RDP and VNC remote desktops. Password and private key authentication, with jump hosts. • Networking — Reach hosts inside a Tailscale tailnet, and AWS EC2 instances over SSM. No public IP and no open inbound port required. • Sync — The hosts and groups you add are the same on desktop and mobile. Change devices and there is nothing to set up again. • End-to-end encryption (zero-knowledge) — The encryption key is derived from your sync passphrase. The server never holds the plaintext key, so it cannot read your hosts or credentials. • Local-first and private — Passwords and private keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. No telemetry, no analytics, no ads. You can delete your account and your data from inside the app. Use the default sync server, or self-host the open-source server to keep your data on your own infrastructure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dolgate at none against Termiux's 2. Termiux's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked). 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dolgate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Termiux ships an update every 6 days, Dolgate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Termiux | Dolgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #56 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Doyoung Heo |
In-app purchases
Termiux
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
Dolgate
No in-app purchases









