Comparison

Termiux vs Conduit

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

Head to head
About

Termiux

This app provides secure remote access to servers via SSH, SFTP, and FTP. It offers a desktop-class terminal experience for managing Linux, VPS, and cloud instances directly from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal for remote server access
  • FTP and SFTP client for secure file transfers
  • Multi-session terminal connections
  • Discover nearby SSH-supported devices
  • Fast and lightweight command-line interface
  • Manage Linux, VPS, and cloud servers
Features
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Termiux is a powerful SSH client and terminal designed for developers, system administrators, and engineers who need secure remote access to their servers. Connect to Linux servers, VPS, cloud instances, and remote machines directly from your iPhone or iPad. With a fast and lightweight terminal interface, Termiux makes it easy to manage servers, transfer files, and execute commands from anywhere. Secure Remote Access Connect to your servers using secure SSH connections with full terminal support. Manage your infrastructure, run shell commands, and monitor systems directly from your mobile device. Built-in FTP & SFTP Client Transfer files between your device and remote servers using FTP and SFTP. Upload, download, and manage files securely without needing additional tools. Desktop-Class Terminal Enjoy a smooth command-line experience with a responsive terminal built for mobile productivity. Key Features - SSH terminal for remote server access - FTP and SFTP client for secure file transfers - Multi-session terminal connections - Discover nearby SSH-supported devices over Wi-Fi. - Fast and lightweight command-line interface - Secure authentication for remote hosts - Manage Linux, VPS, and cloud servers - Built for developers, DevOps, and system administrators Designed for Developers Whether you’re managing servers, deploying applications, or troubleshooting infrastructure, Termiux gives you the tools to stay productive on the go. Terms of use: https://termiux.webideapp.com/pages/terms/index.html Support: termiux@webideapp.com Access your servers anywhere and control your infrastructure directly from your mobile device.

About

Conduit

Connect to your servers, workstations, and development environments from your iPhone using SSH, Mosh, and SFTP. Offers local credential storage, hardware security key support, and tmux integration without requiring an account or subscription.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal sessions
  • Password, private key, and hardware security key authentication
  • SFTP file browsing and export
  • Saved machine profiles with tags
  • Local credential storage
  • Tabbed terminal workspace
Features
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Conduit is a local-first SSH, Mosh, and SFTP client for iPhone. It is built for people who need to reach real machines from a phone without creating an account, syncing credentials through a service, or paying a subscription just to open a shell. Use Conduit to connect to your own servers, workstations, homelab machines, VPS instances, and development environments from a mobile terminal. Features: • SSH terminal sessions • Password, private key, and hardware security key (FIDO2) authentication • Hardware security key auth over NFC, tested with YubiKey • SSH agent forwarding to reach further hosts from a machine you connect to • Per-host tmux integration with auto attach/create, start directories, prefix key selection, action shortcuts, and scrollback mode. • Experimental Mosh roaming for unreliable mobile networks • SFTP file browsing and export • Saved machine profiles with tags and search • Local credential and trusted host key storage • Trusted host key prompts and key management • Optional app lock with device authentication • Tabbed terminal workspace • Mobile-friendly modifier, navigation, and function keys • Fullscreen terminal mode • Built-in terminal themes With SSH agent forwarding, a host you connect to can use your key to authenticate onward to other machines, without copying private keys to the server. Forwarded hardware keys stay protected: every onward signature still requires your PIN and a physical tap. Conduit does not require a Conduit account and does not use a Conduit sync service. Saved connection profiles, credentials, and trusted host keys are stored on your device using platform secure storage. Conduit is free and open-source software licensed under the Apache License 2.0. Source code is available at github.com/gwitko/Conduit. Mosh requires mosh-server on the remote host and reachable UDP ports. Predictive echo is marked as experimental. You can support the project here: https://ko-fi.com/gwitko

Screenshots

Termiux4 screens
Conduit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Conduit at none against Termiux's 2. Conduit also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Termiux sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Conduit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Termiux against 5.0 for Conduit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termiux ships an update every 4 days, Conduit every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Termiux versus Conduit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiuxConduit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTahmiez SandaimGrzegorz Witkowski

Customer experience

Termiux

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Conduit

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Termiux

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Pro Features - Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features - Lifetime$19.99
None

Conduit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termiux free?
Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Conduit free?
Conduit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Termiux or Conduit?
Termiux and Conduit are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Termiux or Conduit have ads?
Neither Termiux nor Conduit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termiux or Conduit?
Termiux ships an update every 4 days, and Conduit every 2 days. Most recently, Termiux was updated on October 31, 2026 and Conduit on October 31, 2026.

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