Comparison

TermLoop Mobile vs Termite

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

Head to head
About

TermLoop Mobile

Features
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TermLoop Mobile is the companion app for TermLoop on macOS. Scan the pairing QR code from your Mac, connect over your local network or Tailscale, and access your TermLoop projects and workspaces from your iPhone or iPad. Use TermLoop Mobile to check active workspaces, inspect terminal output, switch projects, and send terminal input while your Mac runs the main TermLoop session. Built for developers who use TermLoop to manage coding agents, terminal sessions, and project-based work.

About

Termite

Features
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Termite is a native SSH terminal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for developers who live in the shell. Connect to any server over SSH, keep your work alive with tmux, and get a push notification the moment a long-running command finishes even after you've closed the app. FEATURES • Full SSH client : connect with password or key, with secure Keychain storage and host-key verification • tmux session persistence : detach, switch devices, and pick up exactly where you left off • Finish alerts : a push notification when a build, deploy, or long command completes • Split-pane terminals : run multiple sessions side by side on iPad and Mac • SFTP file transfer : browse, upload, and download files • Port forwarding : secure tunnels to your remote services • Snippets : save and run your common commands with one tap • AI command composer : describe what you want in plain English and get the shell command, with a safeguard that flags destructive commands before anything runs • Native on every device : SwiftUI, keyboard shortcuts, and a real terminal engine Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email code. Your SSH credentials stay on-device in the Keychain. Termite is free to download. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TermLoop Mobile3 screens
Termite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Termite at every 4 days against TermLoop Mobile's fortnightly. TermLoop Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TermLoop Mobile ships an update fortnightly, Termite every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
TermLoop Mobile versus Termite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermLoop MobileTermite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerit OzcanSentryline Labs Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

TermLoop Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Termite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermLoop Mobile free?
TermLoop Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termite free?
Termite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermLoop Mobile or Termite have ads?
Neither TermLoop Mobile nor Termite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TermLoop Mobile or Termite?
TermLoop Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Termite every 4 days. Most recently, TermLoop Mobile was updated on October 8, 2026 and Termite on October 17, 2026.

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