Comparison

DraftCode vs Termini

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

Head to head
About

DraftCode

A free, offline code, text, and Markdown editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Offers syntax highlighting for over 60 languages, powerful find and replace, and project management. Ideal for developers and writers seeking a focused editing environment.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 60+ languages
  • Offline functionality
  • Live Markdown preview
  • Pro-grade find & replace
  • Project file tree management
  • Command Palette for quick access
Features
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DraftCode is a private code, text and Markdown editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Open local files or folders, start typing immediately and keep your work in standard file formats. One-time purchase: no ads, account, tracking, subscription or in-app purchase. EDIT CODE AND TEXT • Syntax highlighting and language detection for 57 languages • Tabs, split editing, line numbers, minimap, bookmarks and code snippets • Multi-cursor editing and select next or all matching occurrences • Auto-indent, bracket pairing, comments and a scrollable code-key toolbar • Code folding with bracket and HTML/XML tag matching • Open files and project folders through Apple system pickers LANGUAGES AND THEMES • Built-in engines for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust and more • Import TextMate grammars, language configuration, syntax themes and file-icon themes • Enable, disable, replace or remove packs, with a safe return to built-in defaults SEARCH AND NAVIGATE • Plain text, escaped and regular-expression search • Find and replace across a selected project folder • Command palette, quick open, outline and TODO navigation FORMAT LOCALLY • JSON, JSON5, HTML, CSS, SVG, SQL, YAML, TOML and plist • JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX and TSX format and compress on device • Full file or selection, with undo, error locations and large-file protection REMOTE WORKSPACES • Connect to FTP, explicit FTPS and SFTP servers • Browse folders, download text files on demand and upload saved changes • Keep passwords in Keychain, detect server-side conflicts and reconnect automatically SOURCE CONTROL • Clone Git repositories over HTTPS or SSH into a folder you choose • Stage, commit, branch, merge, fetch, pull and push on this device • Store passwords, tokens and pasted SSH private keys in Keychain; confirm the host fingerprint before saving it. On Mac, authorize local SSH files instead — those private keys are not copied into Keychain OPTIONAL AI EDITING • Off by default. Prefers on-device Apple models; otherwise your HTTPS endpoint receives only the current selection when you invoke it • Failures never change the document MARKDOWN • Local preview with tables, task lists, code, Mermaid and math • Side-by-side editing on supported layouts • HTML export on Apple platforms and PDF export on Mac Local documents are never uploaded automatically. Remote transfers go only to a server you explicitly configure. DraftCode does not collect personal data. SSH TERMINAL Open an interactive SSH terminal for your server with password or Ed25519 authentication, host-key verification, control keys and window-size synchronization. Commands run only on your remote server. Backgrounding disconnects the session; reconnect starts a new shell without replaying commands.

About

Termini

This app provides a mobile SSH client for managing remote servers. It offers terminal access, file management via SFTP, system status monitoring, and Docker integration. It also includes features like LAN discovery and a Linux command library.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with control keys
  • SFTP file browsing and editing
  • Server and credential management
  • Linux system status monitoring
  • Docker container inspection
  • LAN network scanning for SSH services
  • Linux command lookup library
Features
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**Termini** is a mobile SSH tool designed for developers and operations personnel. It allows you to manage authorized servers on iPhone and iPad, handling everyday tasks such as connections, terminal operations, file management, and status monitoring. **Key Features** - **SSH Terminal**: Connect to servers and use an interactive terminal with common control keys and display settings for daily operations. - **SFTP File Management**: Browse remote directories; upload, download, rename, and delete files; and edit text files directly. - **Servers & Credentials**: Manage servers with tags, sorting, and connection profiles. Passwords and private keys are stored only in the iOS Keychain. - **System Status**: View key metrics on Linux servers, including CPU, memory, disk, load, and uptime. - **Docker & Logs**: Inspect containers and logs, and run confirmed common operations tasks. - **LAN Discovery**: Scan the current network for SSH services to quickly add authorized servers. - **Linux Command Library**: Look up usage, examples, and tips for common commands. - **Multi-Device Workspace**: Optimized for one-handed use on iPhone and landscape workspace on iPad. **Termini Pro & Subscription Details** Termini Pro unlocks unlimited servers, iCloud sync & backup, ad-free experience, and exclusive themes. It offers monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions, as well as a one-time permanent purchase. Specific prices and subscription periods are shown on the in-app purchase page and in the App Store. Monthly and annual subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID account and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase, or restore purchases within the app. The permanent version is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. Subscription benefits can be restored on devices using the same Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lianjianjie.github.io/termini/privacy.txt

Screenshots

DraftCode4 screens
Termini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DraftCode at 100% against Termini's 40%. DraftCode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Termini's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Termini is free to download; DraftCode costs $1.99 up front. Termini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DraftCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DraftCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DraftCode's written reviews are positive against 40% of Termini's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DraftCode ships an update every 4 days, Termini daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DraftCode versus Termini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraftCodeTermini
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer献慧 陈jianjie lian

Customer experience

DraftCode

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Termini

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

DraftCode

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Termini

Subscriptions2
  • 月度订阅$0.991 Month
  • 年度订阅$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久Pro$1.99

Questions

Is DraftCode free?
DraftCode costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termini free?
Termini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DraftCode or Termini?
DraftCode is rated higher. DraftCode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Termini averages 1.8 from 9 ratings.
Do DraftCode or Termini have ads?
Termini shows ads; DraftCode does not.
Which is updated more often, DraftCode or Termini?
DraftCode ships an update every 4 days, and Termini daily. Most recently, DraftCode was updated on October 25, 2026 and Termini on October 24, 2026.

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