MTerm vs clux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MTerm
This app is a professional SSH client and terminal emulator for iOS, designed for AI-driven remote development. It allows developers to run AI tools and manage servers from their mobile devices with persistent sessions and a customizable interface.
- Integrated SSH terminal and remote IDE
- Persistent SSH sessions
- Multi-window and multi-pane support
- Workspace saving and instant restore
- Plugin system for extending capabilities
- Snippets and clipboard history
- Customizable accessory bar
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Run Claude Code, Codex, and AI agents from your iPad or iPhone — without being tied to a desk. MTerm is a professional SSH client and iOS terminal emulator built specifically for AI-driven remote development. If you need serious developer tools on mobile, MTerm delivers a stable, persistent, and fully featured terminal environment for modern workflows. Designed for developers who manage Linux, Mac, and cloud servers, MTerm combines a powerful SSH terminal, remote IDE, workspace persistence, and AI-focused tooling into one seamless experience. PERFECT FOR DEVELOPERS WHO - Run Claude Code, Codex, or other AI CLI tools remotely - Search for a professional SSH client for iPad or iPhone - Need a reliable iOS terminal emulator - Work in remote development environments - Manage servers via SSH daily - Build AI-driven workflows on the go MTerm is optimized for uninterrupted AI coding and serious remote development. ―――――――――――― AI DEVELOPMENT WORKSPACE - Integrated SSH terminal + remote IDE + prompt manager - Multi-window and multi-pane support for parallel AI workflows - Workspace saving with CMD + S - Restore native pane layouts instantly on reconnect - Built for long-running development sessions PERSISTENT SSH SESSIONS - Keep SSH sessions alive when switching apps - Designed for sustained remote development - Active sessions visible in Notification Center - Monitor running sessions with Live Activities ADVANCED SSH CLIENT - Password, SSH Key, and Keychain authentication - Jump Host (bastion) support - Local and Remote Port Forwarding - Secure, stable connections for Linux, macOS, and cloud servers - Mosh support for resilient connections on unstable mobile networks MTERM PLUGIN SYSTEM - Extend terminal capabilities with MTerm Plugins - Integrate your Mac or remote server environment - Session persistence powered by abduco - Reconnect to long-running terminal sessions safely - Display the current Git branch directly in the terminal footer SNIPPETS & CLIPBOARD HISTORY - Save commands and code as reusable snippets - Quickly paste from clipboard history - Ideal for repetitive development and AI prompt workflows ENHANCED AI PROMPT INPUT - Attach images and files directly in the prompt editor - Optimized for Claude Code and AI CLI usage - Seamless integration with the SSH terminal MULTI-PANE & TAB MANAGEMENT - Native split-view terminal emulator - Connect to multiple servers simultaneously - Organize sessions with tabs - Independent layouts per tab - Vertical tab mode for better session navigation - Unlimited panes (Pro) CUSTOMIZABLE ACCESSORY BAR - Configure shortcut buttons in the software keyboard toolbar - Improve command efficiency without external tools - Designed for fast command input on touch devices BUILT-IN REMOTE EDITOR (Pro) - Edit code, JSON, and Markdown directly on remote servers - Designed for uninterrupted development IMAGE PREVIEW (Pro) - Instantly preview files - Useful for reviewing AI-generated assets FULL CJK & IME SUPPORT - Accurate rendering for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean text - Full IME input compatibility - Stable long-form text input in terminal environments MAGIC KEYBOARD & HARDWARE KEYBOARD SUPPORT - Full keyboard shortcuts - Optimized for professional iPad development - Turn your iPad or iPhone into a serious developer workstation ―――――――――――― MTerm is not just another SSH client. It’s an AI-focused iOS terminal built for real remote development. Advanced features are unlocked with Pro. Privacy Policy: https://mterm.app/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
clux
Control AI coding tools on your PC from your mobile device using SSH. Send voice commands, manage multiple tasks with tmux, and view output in a full-color terminal. Develop software from anywhere, even while relaxing.
- Remote AI coding control
- Voice-powered commands
- tmux session management
- ANSI color terminal
- Automatic Git worktree
- Customizable quick actions
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Tell AI to write code — from your bed. clux is a remote SSH terminal app for controlling AI coding tools (like Claude Code) on your PC from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to Mac, Windows, or Linux via SSH and operate in real time through tmux sessions. VIBE CODING, FROM ANYWHERE In the age of AI coding, you don't need to sit at your desk to build software. With clux, you can give AI instructions from your bed, your couch, or on the train — just by speaking. Send commands directly to Claude Code or any terminal-based AI coding tool running on your PC, see results in real time, and give the next instruction. Development never stops, even when you're away from your computer. KEY FEATURES Remote AI Coding Control Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, Cursor, and other terminal-based AI coding tools from your iPhone or iPad. Send instructions, review output, and follow up — all from your mobile device. Voice-Powered Commands Give AI instructions using your voice instead of a keyboard. "Create a PR", "Run the tests" — just speak and the command is sent. Perfect for vibe coding while lying in bed. tmux Session Management Run multiple AI tasks in parallel. Organize sessions by work type — Research, Development, Review — and switch between them with a single tap. Let AI handle multiple jobs at once. ANSI Color Terminal Full 16-color ANSI support. See Claude Code's colorful output exactly as it appears on your desktop, providing a terminal experience comparable to your PC. Automatic Git Worktree Automatically create a Git worktree for each task. AI can develop multiple features in parallel, each in its own isolated branch. Customizable Quick Actions Send common AI instructions like "Implement this", "Create a PR", or "Review this" with one tap. Fully customizable per work type. PERFECT FOR - Letting AI write code while you relax in bed - Checking AI-generated PRs during your commute - Monitoring AI build progress from the couch - Managing multiple AI tasks while you're out SETUP (3 STEPS) 1. Enable SSH on your PC (Mac: Remote Login, Windows: OpenSSH Server) 2. Enter your PC's address and login credentials in clux 3. Test the connection and you're done An in-app setup guide walks you through every step. PRIVACY AND SECURITY - SSH credentials are encrypted and stored on-device - No communication with external servers - All operations stay within your local network With clux, AI coding is always at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTerm at 100% against clux's 0%. MTerm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). clux's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. MTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. clux asks for nothing beyond the download.
MTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MTerm's written reviews are positive against 0% of clux's.
| Parameter | MTerm | clux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kazuki oinuma | Yuki Kuwahara |
Customer experience
MTerm
clux
In-app purchases
MTerm
- MTerm サブスクリプション(月額)$1.991 Month
- MTerm サブスクリプション(年額)$24.991 Year
- MTerm Pro$14.99
clux
No in-app purchases








