TerminalCat vs Termite
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
Termite
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Termite is a native SSH terminal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for developers who live in the shell. Connect to any server over SSH, keep your work alive with tmux, and get a push notification the moment a long-running command finishes even after you've closed the app. FEATURES ⢠Full SSH client : connect with password or key, with secure Keychain storage and host-key verification ⢠tmux session persistence : detach, switch devices, and pick up exactly where you left off ⢠Finish alerts : a push notification when a build, deploy, or long command completes ⢠Split-pane terminals : run multiple sessions side by side on iPad and Mac ⢠SFTP file transfer : browse, upload, and download files ⢠Port forwarding : secure tunnels to your remote services ⢠Snippets : save and run your common commands with one tap ⢠AI command composer : describe what you want in plain English and get the shell command, with a safeguard that flags destructive commands before anything runs ⢠Native on every device : SwiftUI, keyboard shortcuts, and a real terminal engine Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email code. Your SSH credentials stay on-device in the Keychain. Termite is free to download. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Termite at every 4 days against TerminalCat's every 3 weeks. TerminalCat's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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, Termite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TerminalCat | Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Yonemoto | Sentryline Labs Private Limited |
In-app purchases
TerminalCat
No in-app purchases
Termite
No in-app purchases









