SaiTerm vs Termi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SaiTerm
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SaiTerm brings a full-featured SSH terminal experience to iPhone and iPad. **Easy Connection** Enter a hostname, port, and username to connect to your server instantly. Supports password and public key authentication (Ed25519 / ECDSA). Generate or import SSH keys directly in the app. Passwords and private keys are stored securely in the Keychain. **Multi-hop SSH (Jump Hosts)** Connect through bastion servers with multi-hop SSH. Access internal servers and private networks without a VPN. **Port Forwarding** Access services on remote servers from your device with local port forwarding. Configure multiple port forwards per host and start them automatically on connection. Open forwarded web services directly in your browser. **Multiple Sessions** Connect multiple sessions to the same host simultaneously and switch between them with tabs. Sessions are maintained even in the background. **Terminal Customization** Choose from 8 themes including Dark, Light, Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, and Tokyo Night. Adjust the font size to your preference. **Connection Stability** Auto-reconnect on unexpected disconnections, automatic recovery from WebView crashes, and connection buffer preservation for a reliable experience. **Startup Commands** Set commands to run automatically after login for each host. No need to manually type shell initialization or aliases every time. **Hardware Keyboard Support** Full support for external keyboards on iPad. An accessory bar with Escape, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, and arrow keys is also available for comfortable use with the on-screen keyboard. **Pro Subscription** Jump host connections, premium themes (Solarized, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Tokyo Night), and startup commands are available with the Pro plan. Please review our privacy policy and term of use: Privacy Policy: https://saiterm.isidesystem.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Termi
Manage remote servers and Docker workflows from your iPhone. This app provides SSH client, terminal access, and server monitoring for developers and sysadmins. Organize multiple hosts, save credentials, and execute batch commands for efficient mobile operations.
- SSH client and terminal
- Multi-host management
- Server monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, network)
- Batch commands
- Docker workspace
- Secure login (password/SSH key)
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Termi is an iPhone app for remote server management, built for developers, sysadmins, SREs, and self-hosting users. It combines SSH client, terminal, shell access, server monitoring, multi-host management, and Docker workflows in one mobile tool. Whether you manage Linux servers, VPS instances, cloud hosts, homelab machines, or self-hosted services, Termi helps you stay in control from iPhone. With Termi, you can organize multiple servers in one place, save hosts, tags, and login details, monitor CPU, memory, disk, and network status, and jump straight into SSH when something needs attention. Instead of being just another terminal app, Termi is designed around a practical mobile ops workflow: check server health first, then connect and act fast. Key features: - SSH client and terminal for remote Linux access and shell commands - Multi-host management with saved servers, tags, credentials, and connection details - Server monitor for CPU, memory, disk, and network overview - Batch commands for deploy, restart, logs, version checks, and routine admin tasks - Docker workspace for container-related server monitoring and management - Secure login with password or SSH key plus host key verification Built for real-world mobile workflows: - Check server status while commuting, traveling, or away from your desk - Open SSH immediately when alerts, downtime, or resource spikes appear - Run deploy, restart, log, and diagnostic commands on one server or many - Manage VPS, cloud servers, homelab machines, NAS setups, and self-hosted services If you want an iPhone app that blends SSH terminal, server monitor, remote shell access, and mobile admin workflows in a clear and efficient way, Termi is built for that job. - Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/ZZKYwbgj3iDlzNkhzFncODfFnHd
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Verdict
SaiTerm and Termi are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SaiTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Termi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SaiTerm | Termi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iside system | 艳 罗 |
In-app purchases
SaiTerm
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
Termi
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$29.99





