Comparison

Goroterm vs Tmux Term

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

Head to head
About

Goroterm

Features
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Goroterm is a modern SSH terminal client built for developers and operators who need quick, reliable access to remote servers from their iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES β€’ Multi-session tabs β€” connect to multiple servers or open several shells to the same host, switch between them instantly β€’ tmux integration β€” list, attach, create, rename, and kill tmux sessions directly from the UI; seamless reattach on reconnect β€’ SFTP file browser β€” browse remote directories, preview files, upload and download with background transfer β€’ Voice input β€” dictate commands with on-device speech recognition β€’ Clipboard image paste β€” drop images into terminal output on supported servers β€’ Quick action bar β€” Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, PgUp/PgDn, and Ctrl+J always one tap away β€’ Server monitor β€” at-a-glance CPU, memory, and disk usage for the connected host β€’ Claude usage dashboard β€” track token usage if your server runs the Claude CLI β€’ Secure credential storage β€” passwords and private keys encrypted on-device; never synced β€’ Host key verification β€” full known_hosts workflow with change detection β€’ Automatic reconnect β€” survives network changes, background/foreground transitions, and temporary disconnects β€’ Dark theme by default, built to minimize eye strain during long sessions Goroterm is engineered to feel fast on mobile: no-jank scrolling, proper IME handling, and a quick action bar that keeps your thumbs on glass instead of hunting through sub-menus. Connections stay alive in the background so you can return to the same prompt you left. PRIVACY Your SSH credentials never leave your device. Goroterm does not collect analytics, tracking identifiers, or usage data. See the privacy policy for details. Requires an existing SSH server to connect to.

About

Tmux Term

Features
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Tmux Term turns your iPhone into a real terminal. SSH into your servers, attach to tmux sessions that never die, and run AI coding agents β€” from the train, the couch, or anywhere your laptop isn't. Built for developers who don't stop working when they leave the desk. β€” SECURE BY DESIGN β€” Password and private-key auth (ed25519, RSA). Host keys are pinned on first connect to stop man-in-the-middle attacks. Every credential lives in the iOS Keychain and never leaves your device. No accounts on our servers, no telemetry on your sessions. β€” TMUX THAT SURVIVES ANYTHING β€” Attach to long-running sessions, switch windows, and scroll back through history. Drop a connection in a tunnel? Tmux Term reconnects and reattaches the moment you're back β€” your work is exactly where you left it. β€” AI CLI, ONE TAP AWAY β€” Launch Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, OpenCode, or Nmap instantly and resume sessions where you stopped. The remote agents you already use, now driven from your phone. β€” SEND SCREENSHOTS STRAIGHT TO CLAUDE β€” Upload images over SFTP directly into your Claude Code conversation. No clipboard tricks, no base64 paste β€” just pick a photo and go. β€” A KEYBOARD THAT ACTUALLY WORKS ON MOBILE β€” Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows, function keys, the tmux prefix, one-tap password injection, and custom snippets β€” all sitting right above the iOS keyboard, where your thumbs can reach them. β€” GESTURES MADE FOR A PHONE β€” Two-finger scroll through terminal history. Side buttons for tmux copy-mode. Toggle mouse mode with a single tap. This isn't a desktop client squeezed onto a screen β€” it's designed for the device in your hand. β€” ONE PRICE, FOREVER β€” Try everything free for 7 days. Then unlock it all with a single purchase. No subscriptions, no upsells, no ads. Future updates included. Tmux Term is a purpose-built SSH and tmux client. You'll need a server you own or have permission to access.

Screenshots

Goroterm4 screens
Tmux Term4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Tmux Term at #131 against Goroterm's unranked. Goroterm's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goroterm ships an update every 3 days, Tmux Term every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
Goroterm versus Tmux Term: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGorotermTmux Term
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankβ€”#131 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ ͺ式会瀾CoreviceErdinc Curebal

In-app purchases

None

Goroterm

No in-app purchases

None

Tmux Term

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goroterm free?
Goroterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tmux Term free?
Tmux Term is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goroterm or Tmux Term have ads?
Neither Goroterm nor Tmux Term shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goroterm or Tmux Term?
Goroterm ships an update every 3 days, and Tmux Term every 2 days. Most recently, Goroterm was updated on September 14, 2026 and Tmux Term on September 20, 2026.

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