Termite vs Porto FTP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Porto FTP
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Porto is a dual-pane FTP, SFTP and FTPS client for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac. Open a local folder on one side and the server on the other. Upload, download, rename, delete, and create folders without leaving the commander layout. A transfer queue sits at the bottom so you can pause, resume, or cancel jobs. FEATURES ⢠FTP, SFTP, and FTPS (explicit and implicit) ⢠Dual-pane browser ā local and remote side by side ⢠Transfer queue with progress, pause, resume, and cancel ⢠New folder, rename, delete, permissions, and file properties ⢠Built-in text editor for remote files ⢠SSH terminal on SFTP connections ⢠Saved sites with passwords and SSH keys in the Keychain ⢠Face ID / Touch ID lock ⢠Site backup export and import between your devices FREE AND PORTO PRO The Free plan is the full client with one saved site. Porto Pro is a one-time purchase (not a subscription) that unlocks unlimited saved sites. WHO IT IS FOR Developers, sysadmins, and anyone who wants a FileZilla / WinSCP-style client on iOS ā without a monthly plan. Privacy, support, and terms: https://awenis.com/porto/index.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Porto FTP at 17.0 against Termite's 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.
| Parameter | Termite | Porto FTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sentryline Labs Private Limited | Awenis Digital LLC |
In-app purchases
Termite
No in-app purchases
Porto FTP
No in-app purchases









