Terminal File Manager Advanced vs Kodo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terminal File Manager Advanced
This app offers advanced file management with a terminal-inspired interface. It allows wireless file transfer, secure storage, and code editing for various programming languages. Ideal for power users needing robust control over their device's files.
- Terminal-inspired interface
- FTP server for wireless transfer
- Secure vault with biometric lock
- Code editor with syntax highlighting
- Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
- Nearby device file transfer
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The ultimate file manager for power users. Organize, secure, and transfer files with a sleek terminal-inspired interface. Turn your iPhone and iPad into a wireless file server. Browse, transfer, encrypt, and edit any file — fast, private, and wrapped in a slick terminal‑inspired interface. No account. No ads. Your files never leave your device unless you choose to send them. KEY FEATURES • FTP Server - Turn your iPhone into an FTP server. Transfer files wirelessly from any computer • WiFi File Transfer - Share files between devices on the same network instantly • Secure Vault - Protect sensitive files with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode • Code Editor - Edit Swift, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS & 20+ languages with syntax highlighting • Cloud Integration - Access iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox & OneDrive through iOS Files • Nearby Transfer - Send files to nearby Apple devices using peer-to-peer connectivity FILE MANAGEMENT • Browse, copy, move, rename & delete files • Create folders and organize your documents • Compress & extract ZIP archives • Batch operations for multiple files • Smart search across all your files • Sort by name, date, size or type • Grid and list view options MEDIA & DOCUMENTS • Built-in photo & video viewer • PDF reader with page thumbnails • Music player with background playback • Image editor with filters & adjustments • Markdown viewer • Document preview for Office files PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS • Notes app with rich text formatting • Bookmarks for quick folder access • Recent files for fast access • Trash bin with recovery option • File information & metadata viewer • Duplicate file finder SECURITY • App lock with biometric authentication • Private vault for sensitive documents • Secure file encryption • No cloud dependency - files stay on device CUSTOMIZATION • Multiple themes including dark mode • Terminal-style green interface • Adjustable font sizes • Customizable home screen layout TRANSFER OPTIONS • FTP server with configurable port & credentials • WiFi HTTP server for browser access • Nearby device discovery • Import from Photos, Files & other apps • Share extension support Perfect for developers, students, professionals & anyone who needs powerful file management on iOS. Download now and take control of your files!
Kodo
A powerful offline code editor for iOS devices featuring an on-device AI assistant for writing, explaining, and fixing code. It also includes a real SSH terminal, SFTP/FTP support, and GitHub integration, all with a strong focus on user privacy.
- On-device AI for code generation and assistance
- Real SSH terminal with full shell access
- SFTP and FTP for remote server management
- GitHub repository cloning and file pushing
- VS Code-style syntax highlighting and features
- Live web preview for front-end development
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Kodo is a free code editor for iPhone and iPad, with on-device AI, project workspaces and an interactive SSH terminal. No Kodo account is required. • Edit code with syntax highlighting, multiple tabs, find and replace, snippets, formatting tools and Emmet. • Organize files and projects, start from six web templates, and recover drafts or saved versions. • Preview HTML and Markdown, inspect the web preview console, work with CSV tables and edit PDFs. • Ask local AI to explain code, suggest inline completions or propose changes across multiple files. Review the differences and choose what to apply. • Open SQLite databases and connect to PostgreSQL to explore tables and run queries. • Use SSH, transfer files with SFTP or FTP, and manage npm or Python jobs on your own remote server. • Download GitHub repositories, update linked copies and push files. Choose a compatible Qwen, Gemma, DeepSeek, Phi, Mistral, Granite or SmolLM model. Models are downloaded only when you request them; availability, memory needs and speed depend on your device. The interface supports 25 language localizations. Local editing and downloaded AI models work offline. Model downloads, GitHub, remote databases, SSH and file transfers require a connection and any relevant credentials. Files you choose to transfer are sent to those services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kodo at 100% against Terminal File Manager Advanced's 33%. Kodo also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, 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
Kodo is free to download; Terminal File Manager Advanced costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kodo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Terminal File Manager Advanced's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kodo's.
Terminal File Manager Advanced ships an update every 6 weeks, Kodo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Terminal File Manager Advanced | Kodo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #137 — better | #161 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aneesh Pradeep | THEODOR TIBERIUS STEFAN |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Terminal File Manager Advanced
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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