Comparison

Hunch vs TermLite

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

Head to head
About

Hunch

Features
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hunch connects conversations, memory and work on your own computer. Keep thoughts and tasks in Brain. Choose the provider and model for your conversation. Planning mode, goals and approvals are accessible directly in chat. Connect a compatible Hunch runtime to follow work, review decisions and open the terminal when needed. On supported devices running iOS 26 or later, Apple On-Device enables local text chat when Apple Intelligence is available. Other models and voice features require your own supported provider access or a compatible configured endpoint. Available voices and capabilities depend on the selected provider. Computer actions and cross-device synchronization require a reachable, authorized connection to a compatible runtime. You control provider access and the personal data you share; external services process the content you authorize for them. Separate provider terms and charges may apply. Today shows your day from tasks, approvals, threads and actions once a computer is connected. Health (experimental) reads sleep, heart and activity data from Apple Health (HealthKit) with your permission and sends it only to your own connected computer. The values are not a medical diagnosis.

About

TermLite

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TermLite is a local-only SSH client for developers, DevOps engineers, sysadmins, and anyone who manages servers — built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No account. No backend. No cloud vault. Most SSH apps ask you to sign up and sync your servers through their cloud. TermLite refuses to. There is no TermLite server to breach, no account to leak, and no third party between your device and your machines. Hosts, credentials, private keys, snippets, and configuration are stored on your device. SSH connections go straight from your device to your server. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Open the app and start — no email, no password, no OAuth • Direct SSH — device to server, never routed through our infrastructure • Sensitive values hidden by default, with a warning before you save credentials • Optional encrypted backup you control — export and import on your own terms • App Privacy label: Data Not Collected — we do not collect your data DAILY SSH TOOLKIT • SSH terminal with password and private-key authentication • Host manager — save, search, favorite, and reconnect in one tap • Private key import with passphrase support • SFTP browser — browse, upload, and download files • Port forwarding — local tunnels per host • Command snippets — store and run commands you use every day • Clear connection states — auth failed, unreachable, host-key warnings • Mobile shortcut bar — Tab, Esc, Ctrl, and arrow keys within thumb reach BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN On iPhone and iPad, TermLite is designed for thumbs — not a desktop UI squeezed onto a phone. One SSH session at a time, with a shortcut bar built for mobile. On Mac, it opens into a native workspace with sidebar, tabs, and split tab for running two shells side by side. TERMLITE PRO Upgrade without creating an account. Premium is unlocked through the App Store — monthly or yearly with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. No login required. • Unlimited saved hosts • Unlimited snippets • Split tab — two shells side by side in one tab (Mac) • App lock (Face ID / Touch ID) • Terminal themes and advanced productivity features Free tier includes 3 hosts, 5 snippets, basic SSH, SFTP, and 1 port forwarding rule — enough to try TermLite on a real server before upgrading. WHO IT'S FOR • Developers with a VPS or home lab • DevOps and SREs who need fast server access • Indie hackers deploying their own apps • Power users who want a simple SSH client without the signup friction TermLite connects to servers you own or operate. You are responsible for securing your credentials and backing up your local configuration. Download TermLite and SSH with nothing standing between you and your shell. Terms: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/privacy.html Support: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/support.html

Screenshots

Hunch4 screens
TermLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hunch at none against TermLite's 3. On price, update cadence, 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

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

Both are free to download. TermLite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hunch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunch ships an update weekly, TermLite every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Hunch versus TermLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunchTermLite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik SchenkelDwi Randy

In-app purchases

None

Hunch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TermLite

Subscriptions2
  • TermLite Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TermLite Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • TermLite Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Hunch free?
Hunch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TermLite free?
TermLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hunch or TermLite have ads?
Neither Hunch nor TermLite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunch or TermLite?
Hunch ships an update weekly, and TermLite every 5 days. Most recently, Hunch was updated on November 5, 2026 and TermLite on November 13, 2026.

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