Termz vs Remote Pane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Termz
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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.
Remote Pane
Access and control your Windows PC, server, or workstation remotely from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a fast, private RDP client with direct connections, encrypted credentials, and no account creation required.
- Direct RDP connections
- Live desktop streaming
- Touch controls for pointer and click
- Encrypted saved connections
- One-tap reconnect
- Secure by default (NLA, TLS)
- No account or ads
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RemotePane is a fast, private remote desktop client for iPhone. Control your Windows PC over RDP, or your Mac, Linux desktop, or Raspberry Pi over VNC, as if you were sitting in front of it. RemotePane connects straight from your phone to your computer. There's no relay server in the middle, no account to create, and no tracking. FEATURES • RDP for Windows PCs and servers, plus any compatible RDP server (including xrdp on Linux) • VNC for Macs (built-in Screen Sharing), Linux desktops, and Raspberry Pi • Mac account login or VNC password, whichever your server uses • Copy and paste text between your phone and your PC (RDP) • Tap to click, long-press to right-click, drag to move, two-finger scroll, pinch to zoom • Keyboard bar with Ctrl, Esc, Tab, and arrow keys for shortcuts and terminals • Save connections with an optional label, so they're one tap away next time • Passwords stored in your keychain and synced only through your own iCloud Keychain • RDP certificate verification, so you're warned if a host's identity changes • No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no ads PRIVACY FIRST RemotePane doesn't collect analytics or usage data, and it has no servers of its own. Your connections stay on your phone, and your passwords are protected by Apple's keychain. Your session goes directly from your phone to your computer. HOW TO CONNECT Windows (RDP): enable Remote Desktop in Settings (Windows Pro or higher). Mac (VNC): turn on Screen Sharing in System Settings > General > Sharing. Linux / Raspberry Pi: run a VNC server, or xrdp for RDP. Then: 1. Make sure your phone can reach the computer: same Wi-Fi, a VPN, or a tool like Tailscale. 2. In RemotePane, choose RDP or VNC, then enter the host, username, and password. 3. Tap Connect. Save the connection for instant access next time. A NOTE ON VNC Standard VNC doesn't encrypt your session the way RDP does. For connections outside your home network, use a VPN or Tailscale. RemotePane also asks before sending your Mac login to a VNC server for the first time. GREAT FOR • Checking on a home or office computer while you're away • Quick admin tasks on servers, workstations, and home labs • Reaching a desktop app from your phone • Anyone who wants a clean, no-nonsense remote desktop client RemotePane is a neutral tool for accessing computers you're authorized to use. You're responsible for making sure you have permission to connect to any system you use it with. Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@remotepane.com.
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Verdict
Termz and Remote Pane 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Termz | Remote Pane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广鑫 李 | Shibby Ventures LLC |
In-app purchases
Termz
No in-app purchases
Remote Pane
No in-app purchases









