termique vs Termite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
termique
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SSH without the usual friction. Your servers, credentials, and SSH keys synced securely across every device you own. Termique is a modern SSH client built for developers who manage servers across multiple devices. No more re-entering credentials every time you switch machines add a host once, and it's available everywhere: your laptop, desktop, and now your iPhone.
Termite
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Termite at every 4 days against termique's fortnightly. termique's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
termique ships an update fortnightly, Termite every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | termique | Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rafi Bagaskara Halilintar | Sentryline Labs Private Limited |
In-app purchases
termique
No in-app purchases
Termite
No in-app purchases









