TerminalCat vs Lunamux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
TerminalCat
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TerminalCat: Terminal in your pocket TerminalCat is a mobile SSH client for iPhone. Connect securely to remote servers and work from anywhere. [Key Features] āø SSH Connections Access remote servers over secure encrypted connections. Password authentication is supported. āø Multi-Host Support Connect to multiple servers simultaneously and switch between them instantly using tabs. āø Native tmux Integration Manage tmux sessions and windows as tabs. TerminalCat supports ANSI colors and persistent sessions, allowing you to continue working after reconnecting. āø SFTP File Browser Browse directories and download files from remote servers. āø File Upload Upload files directly to your server from the camera, photo library, or Files app. āø Mobile-Optimized Keyboard Use dedicated Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Escape, and arrow keys for efficient terminal operation. āø Dark Theme A dark interface designed for comfortable terminal work. āø Languages Available in English and Japanese. The language can follow your device settings or be selected manually. [Account] Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. You can also start as a guest and link your account later from Settings. [Subscription] TerminalCat Premium unlocks all features. āø Monthly and annual auto-renewable plans āø A free trial may be available to eligible users āø Cancel anytime Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://terminalcat.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://terminalcat.com/privacy-policy Support: https://terminalcat.com/support
Lunamux
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Termtastic is a terminal suitable for the modern age of agent-driven software development. Tabs, windows, a built-in multiplexing session server, and awareness of the AI agents you run. With the iPhone app, you can remotely view and type into terminal sessions hosted inside your Mac's Termtastic app. You can even use the file browser or git diff remotely. Dowload Termtastic for Mac from the Termtastic support website indicated here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lunamux at every 5 days against TerminalCat's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TerminalCat ships an update every 3 weeks, Lunamux every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | TerminalCat | Lunamux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Yonemoto | Robert Soderbjorn |
In-app purchases
TerminalCat
No in-app purchases
Lunamux
No in-app purchases









