Comparison

Termex vs 2FAuth Companion

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

Head to head
About

Termex

Features
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Termex is an SSH client for people who work on real servers from iPhone and iPad. It is built around reliable terminal sessions, strict host-key trust, local secrets, tmux continuity, native SFTP file transfer, and a polished terminal interface with iOS 27 readiness improvements. WHY TERMEX - Terminal-first SSH. Termex keeps the terminal as the center of the app. Connect to servers, keep sessions readable, use tmux for continuity, and get back to work quickly after backgrounding or relaunch. - Native SFTP transfer. Upload and download files over SFTP without adding another SSH library or weakening host trust. Transfers use the same server credentials and known-host model as the terminal. - Current-folder uploads. With optional shell integration, Termex reads OSC 7 current-directory updates from your shell so uploads land where your terminal is open. If no directory has been reported yet, Termex falls back to the server home directory and shows that before starting. - Strict trust. Known-host validation is enforced before SSH connections. Host-key prompts are serialized and explicit. - Local secrets. Passwords, keys, and sensitive material stay in Keychain-backed storage. Archive export keeps secrets encrypted with the password you choose. - tmux continuity. Termex is designed for persistent tmux workflows: attach, detach, reconnect, and resume without treating every background event as a lost session. WHAT YOU GET SSH Terminal A clean iOS terminal built for repeated server work, with reconnect handling, diagnostics, snippets, extra keys, search, terminal themes, and Liquid Glass terminal chrome tuned for keyboard-heavy work. SFTP File Transfer Upload local files to the current remote folder, download remote files by path, watch progress, cancel active work, and review recent transfers. Existing destination files can be overwritten, renamed, or skipped. SHA-256 Verification After a transfer, Termex asks the remote server to hash the result when sha256sum or shasum is available. Verified transfers are marked clearly. If the server lacks the tool, Termex reports the transfer as completed but unverified. Shell Integration Install an optional zsh, bash, or fish snippet so the remote shell reports the current directory. The installer is idempotent and can remove the Termex block again. Jump Hosts and Agent Paths Use password, key, key-then-password, jump-host, and agent-forwarding workflows already used by the terminal connection. Server Archive Transfer Export and import Termex server data using an encrypted archive. Secrets stay protected and local. Diagnostics Create support bundles with connection reports and transcripts when troubleshooting. Demo Mode Try the terminal experience without a live server. IMPORTANT DETAILS Transfers keep resumable progress for network drops or app pauses. Keep Termex open for best speed. Directory transfer is not built in; create an archive on the server first, then transfer that file. Termex is not affiliated with OpenSSH, tmux, Apple, or any server provider. FULL ACCESS — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Try every Termex feature free for seven days, then unlock Full Access permanently with a single $9.99 purchase (US price; local prices vary). The trial does not renew or charge automatically. You choose whether to buy. The trial includes the entire app: unlimited servers, terminal workspaces, SFTP, port forwarding, jump hosts, snippets and iCloud sync. After the trial, basic SSH with up to two saved servers remains free. Premium features require Full Access, and your saved data stays on your device. Restore Purchases recovers your unlock or the remaining original trial period. Existing active subscriptions are honoured. Privacy Policy: https://termexapp.eu/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://termexapp.eu/terms/

About

2FAuth Companion

This app generates two-factor authentication codes locally, syncing with your self-hosted 2FAuth server. It offers fast account searching and a clean user experience, functioning offline on Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Sync with self-hosted 2FAuth server
  • Generate 2FA codes offline
  • Fast text search for accounts
  • Clean and focused user interface
  • Support for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Features
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2FAuth Companion is an authenticator app that connects to your self-hosted 2FAuth server and allows you to generate 2FA codes locally. Features: - Connect and sync with your self-hosted 2FAuth server. - Generate 2FA codes locally on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch offline. - Add new accounts by scanning a QR code. - Fast text search to quickly find accounts. - Clean, focused experience.

Screenshots

Termex4 screens
2FAuth Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 2FAuth Companion at none against Termex's 2. 2FAuth Companion also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Termex's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Termex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. 2FAuth Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termex ships an update weekly, 2FAuth Companion every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Termex versus 2FAuth Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermex2FAuth Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGyorgy BolykiRyan Elliott-Potter

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Termex

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Yearly subscription$9.99
None

2FAuth Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termex free?
Termex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2FAuth Companion free?
2FAuth Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Termex or 2FAuth Companion have ads?
Neither Termex nor 2FAuth Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termex or 2FAuth Companion?
Termex ships an update weekly, and 2FAuth Companion every 3 weeks. Most recently, Termex was updated on October 15, 2026 and 2FAuth Companion on October 12, 2026.

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