Comparison

MeadReader vs Termi Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MeadReader

A fast and focused markdown reader for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It offers a clean reading experience with customizable themes and syntax-highlighted code blocks. Built-in SSH support allows seamless access to markdown files on remote servers.

Highlights
  • Clean typography and four themes
  • Syntax-highlighted code blocks
  • SSH/SFTP for remote file access
  • Local folder browsing
  • QuickLook extension for macOS
  • Localized in 11 languages
Features
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MeadReader is a fast, focused markdown reader for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Open any folder of .md files and read them with clean typography, syntax-highlighted code blocks, and your choice of four themes. What makes MeadReader different is built-in SSH support. Connect to your dev server, NAS, or any remote machine over SFTP and browse markdown files as if they were local. Save connections for one-tap access. READING EXPERIENCE — Four themes: System, Light, Sepia, and Dark — Adjustable font size — GitHub Flavored Markdown: tables, task lists, footnotes, strikethrough — Syntax-highlighted code blocks in 190+ languages LOCAL FILES — Open any folder and browse .md files instantly — Remembers your last folder across launches — Filter files by name with ⌘F REMOTE FILES (SSH/SFTP) — Connect to any SSH server with password or key authentication — Browse directories and read markdown over SFTP — Save multiple server connections MAC FEATURES — Full keyboard navigation: arrow keys, ⌘1/⌘2 pane switching — QuickLook extension for previewing .md files in Finder — Native macOS experience with sidebar and toolbar LOCALIZED IN 11 LANGUAGES English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, Español, Português, Русский, Italiano. Switch languages from within the app. MeadReader has no accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. It reads your files and gets out of the way.

About

Termi Pro

Features
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Termi Pro is a powerful SSH terminal client for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers. Pay once, use forever — no subscriptions, no ads, no hidden fees. A professional alternative to subscription-based SSH clients. ONE-TIME PURCHASE — ALL FEATURES INCLUDED: Unlike other SSH apps that charge monthly, Termi Pro is a single purchase with lifetime access to every feature. No subscription traps, no feature gating. Key Features: • SSH Terminal — Full terminal emulation powered by SwiftTerm. Connect to any Linux, macOS, or Unix server with password, key-based, or interactive keyboard authentication. • Split Screen — Work on up to 4 sessions simultaneously with horizontal, vertical, or quad split layouts. Broadcast mode sends your input to all sessions at once. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete remote files with conflict resolution and directory creation. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote port forwards to access services behind firewalls. • Snippets — Save frequently used commands and execute them with a single tap across any session. • Quick Keys — Customizable shortcut bar with tab, escape, ctrl, arrow keys, and common symbols — always accessible above the keyboard. • Session Logging — Record terminal output for audit trails and troubleshooting. • Auto-Reconnect — Automatically reconnects dropped sessions with exponential backoff. • tmux/screen Detection — Detects existing tmux or screen sessions and offers to reattach. • Network Tools — Built-in ping, traceroute, and DNS lookup utilities. • Host Key Verification — Full host key fingerprint verification with trust-on-first-use and change detection. • Themes — Multiple terminal color themes including dark, light, Solarized, Dracula, Monokai, and more. • iCloud Sync — Your hosts, keys, and snippets sync across all your devices via iCloud. • Biometric Lock — Protect your server credentials with Face ID or Touch ID. Privacy First: Termi Pro processes everything on-device. Your SSH keys, passwords, and session data never leave your device. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts required. Why Termi Pro? - One-time purchase — no recurring fees - All features unlocked from day one - No account required - Complete privacy — zero data collection - Professional-grade terminal for serious work

Screenshots

MeadReader4 screens
Termi Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MeadReader at $0.99 against Termi Pro's $9.99. MeadReader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Termi Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

MeadReader costs $0.99 and Termi Pro $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeadReader ships an update every 2 months, Termi Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
MeadReader versus Termi Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeadReaderTermi Pro
Price$0.99 — better$9.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIH-HUNG MICHAEL CHEN岩 王

In-app purchases

None

MeadReader

No in-app purchases

None

Termi Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeadReader free?
MeadReader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termi Pro free?
Termi Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeadReader or Termi Pro have ads?
Neither MeadReader nor Termi Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeadReader or Termi Pro?
MeadReader ships an update every 2 months, and Termi Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, MeadReader was updated on September 30, 2026 and Termi Pro on October 5, 2026.

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