Termora SSH vs TermX SSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Termora SSH
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Termora ā a fast, native SSH client built for iPhone. Connect to your servers, run a full interactive terminal, and manage your SSH keys ā all in a clean, native iOS app designed for speed and security. FEATURES ⢠Full interactive terminal ā ANSI/VT with support for full-screen TUIs (htop, vim, tmux, and more) ⢠Save hosts with password or SSH-key authentication ⢠On-screen key bar: esc, tab, ctrl, alt, arrows, and common symbols ⢠Generate Ed25519 keys on device, or import your existing OpenSSH keys ⢠Quick Connect for one-off sessions ā nothing is saved ⢠Multiple simultaneous sessions with a fast switcher ⢠Terminal themes: Dracula, Nord, Solarized, Gruvbox ⢠Bell and cursor options SECURITY FIRST ⢠Private keys and passwords are stored only in the iOS Keychain ā never in plain files or logs ⢠Optional Face ID / passcode app lock ⢠Strict host-key verification (TOFU): you approve a server's fingerprint on first connect, and a changed key hard-fails to protect you from man-in-the-middle attacks Termora is local-first and single-user. No accounts, no tracking, and no servers of ours in between ā your connections go straight from your device to your hosts. Supports Ed25519 and RSA keys.
TermX SSH
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TermX is a fast, native SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers and run a real terminal, move files, forward ports, and watch live video - all over one encrypted connection. TERMINAL - Real xterm/VT100 terminal - run vim, tmux, htop, and any command-line tool - Multiple live sessions with quick switching - Key bar for the keys phones lack: esc, tab, Ctrl-C/D/Z/L/R, arrows, and paste - Adjustable font size and color themes; drop the keyboard for more screen - Drag to scroll, long-press to copy/paste, optional mouse reporting for vim/tmux FILES (SFTP) - Browse the remote filesystem - Upload from the Files app or Photos; download straight to Files - Create folders, rename, and delete - Preview images, PDFs, video, and text/code right inside the app CONNECT YOUR WAY - Password or ed25519 key authentication - Jump hosts (ProxyJump) to reach machines behind a gateway - -L local port forwarding, with auto-start - Per-host keepalive and connect timeout LIVE VIDEO - Stream MJPEG, RTSP/H.264, or HLS over the SSH tunnel - ideal for cameras and robots BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPAD - Universal layout: sidebar + terminal split view on iPad - Multiple windows and Split View / Slide Over PRIVACY FIRST - Credentials and keys stay on your device in the Keychain, protected by Face ID / Touch ID - No accounts, no analytics, no tracking - The app connects only to the servers you configure TermX runs your commands on your own remote servers - your data never passes through us.
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Verdict
Termora SSH and TermX SSH are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Termora SSH | TermX SSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Regita Valen Defina | Howard Cho |
In-app purchases
Termora SSH
No in-app purchases
TermX SSH
No in-app purchases







