Comparison

Termz vs MagicFTP

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

Head to head
About

Termz

Features
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Termz is a professional SSH client built for iOS. Manage your servers from anywhere with a full-featured terminal, SFTP file browser, and real-time performance monitoring. KEY FEATURES • Multi-Session Tabs — Connect to multiple servers simultaneously and switch between them instantly • Full Terminal Emulation — Complete ANSI/xterm support with customizable themes and font sizes • Extended Keyboard — Quick access to Ctrl combos (^C, ^D, ^Z), function keys (F1-F12), arrow keys, and navigation keys. Auto-detects vim/nano cursor mode • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, upload, and download files on your servers • Real-Time Monitoring — Live CPU, memory, disk usage, network throughput, and latency metrics • Command Snippets — Save and quickly execute frequently used commands • SSH Key Manager — Generate Ed25519/ECDSA keys or import existing ones • Security First — Credentials stored in iOS Keychain with optional Face ID / Touch ID lock • Privacy by Design — No analytics, no tracking, no data collection. All data stays on your device SUPPORTED AUTHENTICATION • Password • SSH Key (Ed25519, ECDSA) Termz is designed for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers who need reliable SSH access on the go.

About

MagicFTP

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MagicFTP is a powerful FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client featuring a file manager, server-to-server transfers, folder compare, background sync, encrypted backups, per-server bandwidth limits, SSH key support, and a built-in code editor with HTML preview. Manage websites, servers, backups, and files directly on the go. Connect securely to FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers, edit files directly on the host, and transfer data quickly and reliably. Built for system administrators, web developers, agencies, and power users. FTP, FTPS & SFTP * FTP, FTPS (Explicit & Implicit), and SFTP * Password and SSH key authentication * Support for passphrase-protected SSH keys * Credentials securely stored in the system Keychain * Server Groups for organizing servers in collapsible groups * Encrypted Server Backups with AES-256 export for secure migration Powerful File Manager * Upload, download, rename, move, and delete files * Create directories and change CHMOD permissions * Smooth navigation through large directory trees * Local and remote views side-by-side Fast Uploads & Downloads * Real-time progress and speed indicators * Transfer queue with cancel and retry * Large file support * Resume support for interrupted transfers Power Transfer Speed up transfers with multiple parallel uploads and downloads. * Up to 10 simultaneous transfers * Adjustable parallel slots * Higher throughput for large file sets * Ideal for backups, media libraries, and large projects Bandwidth Limits Limit upload and download speed individually for every server. * Per-server upload and download throttling * Units in KB/s or MB/s * Empty field means unlimited * Ideal for mobile connections, shared bandwidth, or AWS traffic costs Direct Server-to-Server Transfers Move files directly between two servers without routing data through your device. * Cross-protocol transfers between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP * Ideal for website migrations, hosting changes, and backups Folder Compare Compare folders between servers and synchronize only the files you want. * Recursive directory comparison * Visual difference view * Difference detection by size, date, or both * Filters and bulk selection * Selective synchronization * Ideal for deployments, backup verification, and server migrations Background Sync Create sync profiles with automatic transfers. * Upload or download direction per profile * Runs through background tasks * Manual Sync Now available anytime * Automatic removal of deleted files Built-in Code Editor Edit files directly on the server. Supports: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, YAML, SQL, and TXT. HTML Preview Preview web pages directly inside the app. Multiple Active Sessions Maintain multiple simultaneous connections with fast switching and a central session overview. Security & Privacy * Face ID and Touch ID protection * Sensitive data stored securely in the system Keychain * No data collection * No advertisements * No trackers Bookmarks Access frequently used directories with a single tap. MagicFTP Free includes up to 3 servers and 2 active sessions. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks Pro and adds: * Unlimited servers * Unlimited active sessions * Server-to-server transfers * Folder Compare * Bandwidth limits * Encrypted backups * Code editor with save-to-server support * Auto-sync profiles Supported Protocols FTP FTPS (Explicit & Implicit) SFTP MagicFTP combines an FTP client, FTPS client, SFTP client, file manager, folder comparison, file synchronization, server-to-server transfers, encrypted backups, and a code editor in one powerful app.

Screenshots

Termz4 screens
MagicFTP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Termz at none against MagicFTP's 2. Termz also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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. MagicFTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Termz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Termz versus MagicFTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermzMagicFTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer广鑫 李Fatih Yesilbas

In-app purchases

None

Termz

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MagicFTP

One-time1
  • MagicFTP Pro Lifetime2 variants$3.99

Questions

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

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