Comparison

TermLink vs Teletype

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

Head to head
About

TermLink

Features
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TermLink turns your iPhone into a compact SSH companion for AI coding, server checks, and remote file handoff. Connect to your own SSH host, generate a key pair, copy the public key, and keep the setup steps close to the terminal. Upload screenshots or photos over SCP, then pass the remote path to Codex, Claude Code, or another AI coding workflow without retyping it. The local workspace stays inside the iOS app sandbox. Built-in commands cover file navigation, JSON formatting, Base64 encode/decode, and JavaScriptCore-backed Node-compatible snippets for safe learning and small experiments. Key features: - SSH profile setup with key generation - Remote shell access from iPhone - SCP image upload and remote path handoff - Snippets for frequent SSH commands and AI prompts - Sandboxed local files and bundled command shims - JSON formatter, Base64 tools, and JavaScriptCore snippets - Japanese IME support and app language switching - Adjustable terminal font size - Optional Pro themes, multiple tabs, multiple SSH profiles, multiple snippets, and remote path insertion TermLink is built as an SSH companion, a command-line learning tool, and an AI coding handoff surface. It is not a native package manager, an external code store, or a way to run downloaded native executables after review. Japanese: TermLink は、iPhone から SSH ホストや AI コーディング環境へつなぐための端末ワークスペースです。SSH 接続、SCP 画像アップロード、Codex / Claude Code 向けのリモートパス連携、サンドボックス内ファイル操作、JSON 整形、Base64 変換、スニペット、Pro テーマなどを利用できます。アプリ外のコードをダウンロードして実行するネイティブパッケージマネージャーではありません。

About

Teletype

Features
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Connect to servers and desktops from one native iPhone and iPad app. Use SSH and Mosh terminals, manage SFTP files, and control RDP or VNC desktops without switching tools. Start free with one saved connection. Teletype is built for developers, sysadmins, and homelab users who need remote access wherever a machine needs attention. What you can do: - Open SSH terminal sessions with native keyboard controls. - Use Mosh for resilient terminal work on changing networks. - Browse, upload, download, rename, remove, and create folders over SFTP. - Preview supported remote files before sharing or saving them. - Control RDP desktops with touch pointer input, keyboard controls, and certificate trust options. - Control VNC desktops with gestures and remote display selection. - Keep supported sessions visible with Picture in Picture. - Sync connections, settings, themes, and eligible credentials with iCloud when enabled. - Customize terminal appearance, input controls, and app icons. Teletype Pro unlocks unlimited saved connections, Picture in Picture, iCloud sync, custom terminal themes, and custom app icons. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, or a lifetime purchase. Prices and any eligible trial are shown before purchase. Remote connections require a reachable server with the selected protocol enabled. Privacy Policy: https://teletype.sh/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TermLink4 screens
Teletype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Teletype at 3 against TermLink's 1. TermLink's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. TermLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Teletype sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TermLink ships an update every 5 days, Teletype every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TermLink versus Teletype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermLinkTeletype
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichi NagamatsuSergio Fernandez Duran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TermLink

One-time1
  • TermLink Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Teletype

Subscriptions2
  • Teletype Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Teletype Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Teletype Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is TermLink free?
TermLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teletype free?
Teletype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TermLink or Teletype have ads?
Neither TermLink nor Teletype shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TermLink or Teletype?
TermLink ships an update every 5 days, and Teletype every 4 days. Most recently, TermLink was updated on September 20, 2026 and Teletype on September 23, 2026.

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