Termex vs HullBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Termex
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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 β 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/
HullBook
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Keep the work you plan connected to the history you keep. HullBook helps boat owners organize repairs, maintenance, spares, checklists, engine hours, trips, fuel and expenses. YOUR VESSEL WORKSHOP See open repairs and parts that need restocking together. Give a repair a target date and notes. When the work is done, record the service and deduct the spare you used in one save. Completed repairs remain in your records. SPARES WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM Keep part numbers, equipment names, storage locations, stock counts and photos. Set a minimum quantity and filter the items that need restocking. Search by name, part number, equipment or location. CHECKLISTS THAT FIT YOUR BOAT Create and reorder your own checklist items, then work through a saved run. Each run keeps its own checklist snapshot, so later template changes do not rewrite your history. Built-in departure and seasonal checklists remain available too. MAINTENANCE, HOURS AND TRIPS Plan recurring work by engine hours or calendar months. Record service dates, costs, parts and notes. Keep meter readings and trips with crew, conditions, distance and duration. Use the recorded history for maintenance forecasts and next-trip fuel estimates. FUEL AND OWNERSHIP COSTS Record fuel fills and expenses such as docking, insurance and storage. Review seasonal totals and category breakdowns. Fuel planning estimates use the readings you have recorded; they are not navigation or safety calculations. DOCUMENT THE WORK Create a printable Service History PDF with boat details, service notes, maintenance, repair and inventory information, plus checklist history. Export expenses as CSV for a spreadsheet. PDFs use white pages and readable typography. FREE PREVIEW AND PRO New free users can keep one boat, up to two log records, and one built-in checklist run. Pro opens additional records and boats, repair planning, spare-parts inventory, custom checklists, recurring maintenance creation, maintenance forecasts, fuel planning, season cost snapshots, PDF reports and expense CSV export. Existing records remain available when Pro ends. Eligible existing installations keep their previous free allowance. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The App Store shows the local price before confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Lifetime does not renew. Records are stored locally. Private iCloud synchronization depends on your Apple Account, network and iCloud settings. No separate HullBook account is required. Support messages are sent only when you submit the form and include diagnostic information. HullBook is a recordkeeping tool. Always follow your equipment manuals, required inspections and qualified marine advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://innovalabworks.com/a/hullbook/privacy Support: https://innovalabworks.com/a/hullbook/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Termex at weekly against HullBook's every 3 weeks. HullBook's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Termex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and HullBook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Termex ships an update weekly, HullBook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Termex | HullBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gyorgy Bolyki | InnovaLabWorks |
In-app purchases
Termex
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Yearly subscription$9.99
HullBook
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- HullBook Monthly Offer1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- HullBook Lifetime$49.99









