Comparison

tmuxonwatch 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

tmuxonwatch

View live tmux output from your Mac on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Monitor builds, logs, and commands with a readable monospace display. Offers free features like live viewing and demo mode, with an optional Pro unlock for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Live terminal viewing on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Demo mode with sample terminal output
  • Customizable themes and font sizing
  • Optional command completion notifications
  • Send keys from Apple Watch (Pro)
  • Session and window switching on watch (Pro)
Features
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tmuxonwatch brings live tmux output from your own Mac to iPhone and Apple Watch. Scan the setup QR code from the Mac installer, connect to your tmux server, and keep up with builds, logs, and long-running commands with readable monospace rendering tuned for small screens. Free features include: - Live terminal viewing on iPhone and Apple Watch - Demo mode with sample terminal output - Themes, font sizing, and polling controls - Optional notifications when commands finish One-time Pro unlock includes: - Send keys from Apple Watch - Watch-side session and window switching

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

tmuxonwatch4 screens
Termi Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: tmuxonwatch at Free against Termi Pro's $9.99. tmuxonwatch also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Termi Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support 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

tmuxonwatch is free to download; Termi Pro costs $9.99 up front. tmuxonwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Termi Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tmuxonwatch ships an update every 6 days, Termi Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
tmuxonwatch versus Termi Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertmuxonwatchTermi Pro
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugustus Benedikt岩 王

In-app purchases

1 purchases

tmuxonwatch

One-time1
  • tmuxonwatch - Pro$2.99
None

Termi Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tmuxonwatch free?
tmuxonwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termi Pro free?
Termi Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do tmuxonwatch or Termi Pro have ads?
Neither tmuxonwatch nor Termi Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tmuxonwatch or Termi Pro?
tmuxonwatch ships an update every 6 days, and Termi Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, tmuxonwatch was updated on October 6, 2026 and Termi Pro on October 27, 2026.

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