Comparison

Xermius vs Friend Kit

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

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About

Xermius

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Xermius is a professional SSH terminal manager built for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who need powerful server access on the go. FULL SSH TERMINAL โ€ข Complete terminal emulation with full keyboard support โ€ข Multi-tab sessions โ€” work on multiple servers simultaneously โ€ข Split view โ€” divide your screen into multiple terminal panes โ€ข Workspace โ€” save and restore your session layouts โ€ข Broadcast mode โ€” send commands to multiple servers at once โ€ข Custom keyboard toolbar with Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Esc, and arrow keys โ€ข Terminal search and command history โ€ข Multiple color schemes and font customization (JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, Source Code Pro, Cascadia Code) SECURE AUTHENTICATION โ€ข Password and SSH key authentication (RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA) โ€ข Built-in SSH key generator โ€” create keys directly in the app โ€ข Deploy keys to your servers with one tap โ€ข Known host verification for fingerprint validation โ€ข Biometric unlock with Face ID / Touch ID โ€ข Master password encryption for all credentials โ€ข Two-factor OTP authentication FILE MANAGEMENT โ€ข Multi-protocol support: SFTP, FTP, and S3 (MinIO) โ€ข Transfer files between servers (cross-host transfer) โ€ข Built-in text editor for quick file edits โ€ข File operations: rename, delete, chmod, compress โ€ข Bookmarks for frequently used directories โ€ข Bandwidth monitoring and transfer conflict resolution HOST MANAGEMENT โ€ข Unlimited hosts with groups and categories โ€ข Import/Export host configurations โ€ข Search, filter, and sort your server list โ€ข Tags and comments for organization โ€ข Connection status indicators โ€ข Pin your most-used hosts for quick access COMMAND SNIPPETS โ€ข Save and reuse frequently used commands โ€ข Variable support for dynamic snippets โ€ข Execute snippets across multiple servers simultaneously โ€ข Quick-access buttons from the terminal MONITORING & TOOLS โ€ข Real-time server monitoring (CPU, RAM, Disk) โ€ข SSL certificate checker โ€ข Port forwarding (local and remote) โ€ข Tmux session management โ€ข Activity logs and security event logging SYNC & CLOUD โ€ข Sync hosts, snippets, and keys across devices via GitHub โ€ข Backend sync with automatic conflict resolution โ€ข Push notifications from your servers AI-POWERED โ€ข AI chat assistant for server management help โ€ข Intelligent command suggestions based on context PLATFORM FEATURES โ€ข iOS Home Screen widgets for server monitoring โ€ข Live Activities for active session tracking โ€ข Push and local notifications Whether you manage a single VPS or hundreds of production servers, Xermius gives you the tools you need โ€” right from your iPhone or iPad. XERMIUS PRO SUBSCRIPTION Xermius Pro is available through auto-renewable monthly ($4.99/month) or annual ($49.99/year) subscriptions. Pro unlocks cloud sync across devices, GitHub repository sync, advanced autocomplete, session logs, priority support, cross-host file transfer, and advanced web tools. A subscription may be used for both personal and business purposes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will renew automatically. Cancellation of a future subscription may be made up to 24 hours before the end of the current period. The actual subscription may not be manually canceled before its termination date. Subscriptions may be managed, including disabling auto-renewal, in the Account Settings after purchase. Please review our privacy policy https://xermius.com/privacy-policy and terms of use https://xermius.com/terms-of-service

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Friend Kit

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Facebook Toolkit โ€” Manage Friends, Messages, Stories & Groups FriendKit brings together everything you need to manage, clean up your Facebook account โ€” friend list, messages, stories, groups, and posts โ€” all in one app. FREE & PREMIUM Every feature below can be tried 3 times for free. To continue using a feature after your first free use, an in-app Premium purchase (subscription) is required. FRIEND MANAGEMENT - Show engagement statistics based on likes/reacts, comments, messages - Sort Facebook friends by number of likes, comments, messages: identify your closest connections - Remove inactive friends in bulk - Incoming Request Manager: manage requests like a pro - Find who unfriended you, track friendship changes over time - Check deactivated accounts - View old non-friend chat partners: find people who are not friends but have chatted before MESSAGE MANAGEMENT - Delete multiple conversations from Facebook in one click - Save: export entire chats as HTML files for easy viewing or backup - Support handling Group Conversations - View/download archived conversations - Auto Send Friend Request, Auto-react to comments STORY & MEDIA TOOLS - Story/Highlight Story Explorer - Boom reaction to stories - Reel exporter - Tagged Photo Exporter: export all Facebook photos you're tagged in - Bulk save Facebook videos and photos - Follow Manager: unfollow in bulk GROUP AUTOMATION - Automated Group Posting: publish posts across multiple Facebook groups automatically - Automated Group Joining: expand your network and grow your community faster - Automated Commenting: add engaging comments to boost visibility - SpinTax Message Support: generate unique messages every time to avoid repetition - Image and Background Support: attach images or let the app choose a random background - Custom Posting Delays: smart delays to stay safe from Facebook restrictions - Support adding links to posts. - Boom comment/reaction to your friend's posts PRIVACY & POST MANAGEMENT - Post Privacy Manager: change privacy mode for posts in bulk - Post Delete Manager: delete posts in bulk with one click - Avatar Guard: protect your profile picture from misuse - Search hidden posts of any Facebook profile BONUS TOOL - Locket: photos/videos upload from gallery - Multiple tools for Threads Perfect For - Social Media Managers - Digital Marketers - Small Business Owners - Anyone who wants to clean up, organize, and grow their Facebook presence Important Note This app is not affiliated with Facebook and cannot assist with Facebook-related issues. Please use responsibly โ€” for the best, ban-free experience, we recommend limiting bulk actions (posting, commenting, friend requests) to a reasonable daily pace. NOTES: - A Facebook account is required to use the app. - This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Facebook Inc. - Read our terms of service at https://cheryl1511.github.io/friendkit_tos.html - Read our privacy policy at https://cheryl1511.github.io/friendkit_index.html - Each feature includes 3 free uses. Continued use requires a Premium subscription (in-app purchase). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Xermius4 screens
Friend Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Xermius and Friend Kit are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Xermius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Friend Kit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xermius ships an update every 5 days, Friend Kit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Xermius versus Friend Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXermiusFriend Kit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size58 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuong Van DucVigo Global

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Xermius

Subscriptions2
  • Xermius Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Xermius Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Friend Kit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99

Questions

Is Xermius free?
Xermius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Friend Kit free?
Friend Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xermius or Friend Kit have ads?
Neither Xermius nor Friend Kit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xermius or Friend Kit?
Xermius ships an update every 5 days, and Friend Kit every 3 days. Most recently, Xermius was updated on September 19, 2026 and Friend Kit on September 26, 2026.

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