Comparison

Termi vs Knot

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • SSH client and terminal
  • Multi-host management
  • Server monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, network)
  • Batch commands
  • Docker workspace
  • Secure login (password/SSH key)
Features
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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

About

Knot

Features
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Knot is a Git client designed for iPhone and iPad, making it easier to explore, understand, and manage your repositories wherever you are. Whether you write code yourself or work with AI coding tools, Knot helps you quickly understand what changed and handle everyday Git tasks without going back to your computer. Key features: • Visual Git history Explore commits, branches, and merges through a clear commit graph. • Review code changes Inspect file diffs and understand exactly what changed in each commit. • Everyday Git operations Work with Commit, Pull, Push, Fetch, Merge, Rebase, Reset, Cherry-pick, Stash, and more. • Branch management Create, switch, and manage branches directly from your iPhone. • Repository browsing Navigate folders and files and quickly inspect your project. • iOS integration Work naturally with iOS features such as Files and Shortcuts for a more flexible mobile workflow. Knot brings Git closer to where you work, so you can understand changes and stay in control of your code even when you're away from your computer. Know your changes. Stay in control. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Termi4 screens
Knot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knot at none against Termi's 2. Termi's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). 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. Termi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Knot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termi ships an update every 9 days, Knot monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Termi versus Knot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiKnot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer艳 罗超 苗

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Termi

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
None

Knot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termi free?
Termi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knot free?
Knot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Termi or Knot have ads?
Neither Termi nor Knot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termi or Knot?
Termi ships an update every 9 days, and Knot monthly. Most recently, Termi was updated on November 5, 2026 and Knot on November 6, 2026.

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