Comparison

Kex 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

Kex

This app provides a full xterm-256color terminal emulator for iOS, allowing users to connect to servers via SSH, Mosh, and Telnet. It includes SFTP file management, multiple session support, and a specialized keyboard for efficient remote server access and administration.

Highlights
  • Full xterm-256color terminal emulation
  • SSH, Mosh, and Telnet protocol support
  • Built-in SFTP file manager
  • Multiple simultaneous terminal sessions
  • Purpose-built terminal keyboard accessory
  • Extensive customization options (themes, fonts, cursor)
  • Hardware keyboard support with shortcuts
Features
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A desktop-grade SSH terminal emulator built for iOS. Kex is not a simplified command runner — it's a full xterm-256color terminal that runs vim, htop, nano, and everything you expect from a real terminal. Leave your laptop behind. Restart a crashed service from the beach. Check your CI pipeline at the airport. SSH into production from a café. Monitor your AI coding agent from the couch. With Kex, your entire server infrastructure fits in your pocket. WHO IS KEX FOR? · DevOps engineers who need to respond to incidents anytime, anywhere · Developers running AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, or Aider on remote servers · System administrators managing fleets of Linux servers · Cloud engineers working with AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, and more · Homelab enthusiasts monitoring Raspberry Pi clusters and self-hosted services · Students learning Linux and server administration · Anyone who has ever thought "I wish I had a terminal right now" REAL TERMINAL EMULATION Full xterm-256color support with CSI, ESC, OSC, and SGR sequences. Alternate screen buffer for full-screen apps like vim, nano, top, and htop. 256-color and TrueColor rendering. SSH, MOSH & TELNET Connect to any server with SSH. Authenticate with password or SSH keys (Ed25519 and RSA). Mosh support keeps your session alive through Wi-Fi switches, cellular handoffs, and unstable hotel networks. Telnet for legacy systems and network equipment. All protocols, one app. BUILT-IN SFTP FILE MANAGER Browse, upload, download, and manage files on your remote servers. Create folders, rename, delete — all from an intuitive file browser. Pull a log file, push a config change, or grab a backup. No need for a separate SFTP app. MULTIPLE SESSIONS Run multiple terminal sessions simultaneously. Switch between them with a tap or with keyboard shortcuts. Each session maintains its own independent state — monitor production on one tab, debug staging on another. Manage all your servers from one place. TERMINAL KEYBOARD DONE RIGHT A purpose-built keyboard accessory bar with ESC, Ctrl, Alt, Tab, arrow keys, and F1–F12. Auto-repeat on directional keys. Modifier key toggles. Every key a terminal user needs — designed for real work, not bolted on as an afterthought. CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING 10+ built-in terminal themes including Dracula, Nord, Solarized, Monokai, Gruvbox, Tokyo Night, One Dark, GitHub Dark, and more. Choose your monospace font and size. Pick your cursor style — block, underline, or beam with optional blink. Make it yours. iPAD POWER USER Full hardware keyboard support with Cmd+N, Cmd+W, Cmd+T, and Cmd+1–9 shortcuts. Switch sessions, open new connections, and navigate — all without touching the screen. Pair with a keyboard and your iPad becomes a proper workstation. SECURITY FIRST SSH keys and credentials stored in the iOS Keychain — encrypted on your device, never in the cloud. Ed25519 and RSA key support. Host key verification with SHA-256 fingerprints. Organize keys into groups, see which connections use each key. All connections encrypted end-to-end. STAY CONNECTED Configurable keep-alive to prevent session drops. Detailed connection logs for troubleshooting. Save and organize your servers into groups with one-tap access. Host key memory so you connect with confidence every time. Kex is built for people who take their work seriously — but don't want to carry a laptop everywhere. 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

Kex4 screens
Misty Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Misty Connect at none against Kex's 3. Misty Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Kex's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price 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. Kex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Misty Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kex ships an update every 2 days, Misty Connect every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kex versus Misty Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKexMisty Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Mert TUFEKCIFurhat Robotics AB

Customer experience

Kex

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Misty Connect

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Kex

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
None

Misty Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kex free?
Kex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Misty Connect free?
Misty Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kex or Misty Connect have ads?
Kex shows ads; Misty Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, Kex or Misty Connect?
Kex ships an update every 2 days, and Misty Connect every 4 days. Most recently, Kex was updated on October 31, 2026 and Misty Connect on October 31, 2026.

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