TermiShell vs Read Markdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
TermiShell
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TermiShell is a professional server console for iPhone and iPad, built for developers, operators, and technical teams who need to handle real server work from a mobile device. Connect over SSH, manage files with SFTP, monitor remote metrics, run saved commands, organize snippets, and keep critical server workflows close at hand when you are away from your desk. TermiShell is designed for practical operations, not decorative terminal demos. It brings terminal sessions, server profiles, file tools, monitoring views, snippets, tasks, and secure export into one focused mobile workspace. Key features: ⢠SSH terminal for remote server access ⢠SFTP file browsing and file operations ⢠Server profiles with organized connection settings ⢠Local snippets for frequently used commands ⢠Saved tasks for repeatable server workflows ⢠Remote monitoring for CPU, memory, disk, load, and network metrics ⢠Process and system status views ⢠tmux-friendly workflows for resilient sessions ⢠Encrypted backup and migration support ⢠Local-first storage for server profiles and settings ⢠Multi-language interface for global users TermiShell helps with common mobile server tasks: ⢠Check a server during an incident ⢠Restart a service from your phone ⢠Inspect logs while away from your desk ⢠Upload or edit operational files ⢠Run routine maintenance commands ⢠Verify system load and disk usage ⢠Keep reusable command snippets organized ⢠Move app settings between devices TermiShell Pro unlocks higher limits and deeper operational features for users who manage more servers, more sessions, and more repeatable workflows. Subscription information: TermiShell Pro Monthly is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://termishell.vkoi.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://termishell.vkoi.net/privacy Whether you are maintaining personal servers, managing production infrastructure, supporting a customer environment, or checking systems while traveling, TermiShell gives you a compact but serious server workspace on iOS.
Read Markdown
This app offers a fast and lightweight way to view and edit Markdown files on your iPhone and iPad. It renders files like GitHub, supports syntax highlighting, and allows for offline editing with a convenient formatting bar. Changes are saved directly to your files without needing an account or internet connection.
- GitHub-style Markdown rendering
- Offline reading and editing
- Syntax highlighting for code
- Live Mermaid diagram support
- Formatting toolbar for editing
- Edit in place with Files app integration
- PDF export
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Read Markdown (R.md) is the fast, lightweight way to read and edit Markdown on iPhone and iPad. Open a .md file and it appears instantly, rendered exactly like GitHub, in a clean, distraction free layout. Need to change something? Tap the pencil and edit, with a formatting bar right above the keyboard. Truly native, no accounts, no setup, no internet. WHY READ MARKDOWN ⢠Fast: opens in a blink and scrolls smoothly, even for big documents. ⢠Lightweight: a tiny native app that is easy on memory and battery. ⢠Dead simple: just open a file and read. Nothing to configure. READING ⢠Renders like GitHub, including tables, task lists and blockquotes. ⢠Syntax highlighting for code blocks, with a copy button on each one. ⢠Live Mermaid diagrams: flowcharts and sequence diagrams render in the page. ⢠Dark mode that follows your system appearance. ⢠Live outline: tap a heading to jump, or filter to find one. On iPad it stays open in a sidebar. ⢠Images next to your document and links to other .md files just work. ⢠Find in page, adjustable text size, and a list of recent files. ⢠Export a clean, paginated A4 PDF and share it anywhere. EDITING ⢠Reading stays reading: the app only switches to editing when you tap the pencil. ⢠On iPad, edit side by side with a live preview that updates as you type. ⢠Formatting bar for headings, bold, italic, code, links, lists, checklists and tables, plus undo and redo. ⢠Smart typing: Return continues lists, code fences close themselves, and pasting a URL over selected text makes a link. ⢠Tick a checkbox right in the rendered page and the change is saved to your file. ⢠Light syntax colors in the editor, a clear unsaved indicator, and a prompt before you close. ⢠Plays well with other apps: changes made elsewhere are detected, and you choose to reload or keep yours. ⢠Hardware keyboard shortcuts on iPad: Cmd+B, Cmd+I, Cmd+K and Cmd+S. WORKS WITH YOUR FILES Open documents from the Files app, iCloud Drive or any other app with Open In. Files are edited in place, so nothing is copied or uploaded. Works fully offline. No account, no tracking, and your files never leave your device. Perfect for developers, writers and anyone who reads README files, design docs and notes. Download Read Markdown and open your first .md file in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Read Markdown at none against TermiShell's 2. TermiShell's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TermiShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Read Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
TermiShell ships an update daily, Read Markdown every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TermiShell | Read Markdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | ā | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Daily ā better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Monetization | ā | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Weili Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. | VU THANH |
In-app purchases
TermiShell
- TermiShell Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- TermiShell Pro Lifetime$44.99
Read Markdown
No in-app purchases









