Comparison

TermCOW vs Atriens

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

Atriens

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Atriens brings your Mac to your iPhone and iPad. Pair your device with your Mac once, then use it from anywhere on your Wi-Fi. Files Open your Mac's folders, check file details, and preview text, code, images, and Markdown. Terminal Run commands on your Mac and read the output. A key bar adds the keys a phone keyboard is missing. Quick pairing Scan a code once to connect. Nothing to set up on the Mac to get started. Atriens for iPhone and iPad is a companion to the Atriens file manager for macOS. The Mac app is free on its own. A license is what lets you reach your Mac from iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

TermCOW4 screens
Atriens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atriens at none against TermCOW's 1. On price, 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TermCOW versus Atriens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermCOWAtriens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFynetiq LLCLIFE SCAPE, K.K.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TermCOW

One-time1
  • TermCOW Pro Upgrade$9.99
None

Atriens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermCOW free?
TermCOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Atriens free?
Atriens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermCOW or Atriens have ads?
Neither TermCOW nor Atriens shows ads.

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