Comparison

TermCOW vs Misty Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TermCOW

This app provides a stable SSH terminal experience for mobile devices, allowing users to connect to remote machines with features like pan and zoom for a desktop-class interface. It supports standard SSH protocols, SFTP, and secure credential storage.

Highlights
  • SSH with password and key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • Encrypted credential vault
  • Pan and zoom for stable terminal view
  • Customizable multi-state shortcuts
  • Port forwarding
  • Jump host/bastion support
Features
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TermCOW is an SSH terminal for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who wants to do their work anywhere. I originally built it so I could connect to my machine at home running AI coding agents in tmux from my phone. On a phone, it’s usually either tiny unreadable text to fit the whole terminal, or confusing text reflow, flashing, and wrapping when you zoom in. TermCOW uses pan and zoom instead of text reflow, so the terminal stays stable while you work. But if you like text reflow, TermCOW supports that too. All standard SSH features are free, including password/key auth, SFTP, and encrypted credential storage. Features • SSH with password and key auth • SFTP file transfer • Encrypted credential vault • Pan and zoom for a stable desktop-class terminal • Customizable multi-state shortcuts • Port forwarding • Jump host / bastion support • Back up settings to the TermCOW service • Premium jump host service for private IP access Clean, functional, minimal UI that stays out of your way while you do real work with a desktop-class terminal from your phone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Misty Connect

This app facilitates the Wi-Fi setup for your Misty II robot using Bluetooth. It scans for nearby robots, allows you to select a network and enter credentials, and then provides the robot's IP address for direct access to its API or web interface.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Wi-Fi provisioning
  • Automatic robot scanning
  • Network selection
  • Password entry
  • IP address retrieval
  • Direct web interface access
Features
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Misty Connect provisions your Misty II robot onto a Wi-Fi network via Bluetooth. Once connected, the app returns the robot's IP address so you can access the REST API or web interface directly. How it works: 1. Open the app. It scans for nearby Misty robots automatically. 2. Tap a robot and select a Wi-Fi network. 3. Enter the password and connect. 4. Copy the IP address or open Misty's web interface in your browser. Designed for Misty II customers and partners. A physical Misty II robot is required.

Screenshots

TermCOW4 screens
Misty Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Misty Connect at none against TermCOW's 1. Misty Connect also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). TermCOW's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. TermCOW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Misty Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TermCOW against 5.0 for Misty Connect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TermCOW ships an update fortnightly, Misty Connect every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
TermCOW versus Misty Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermCOWMisty Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFynetiq LLCFurhat Robotics AB

Customer experience

TermCOW

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Misty Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TermCOW

One-time1
  • TermCOW Pro Upgrade$9.99
None

Misty Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermCOW free?
TermCOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Misty Connect free?
Misty Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TermCOW or Misty Connect?
TermCOW and Misty Connect are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TermCOW or Misty Connect have ads?
Neither TermCOW nor Misty Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TermCOW or Misty Connect?
TermCOW ships an update fortnightly, and Misty Connect every 4 days. Most recently, TermCOW was updated on October 31, 2026 and Misty Connect on November 5, 2026.

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