Comparison

Termite vs Porto FTP

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

Head to head
About

Termite

Features
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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/

About

Porto FTP

Features
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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 — 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 — without a monthly plan. Privacy, support, and terms: https://awenis.com/porto/index.html

Screenshots

Termite4 screens
Porto FTP4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Termite versus Porto FTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermitePorto FTP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSentryline Labs Private LimitedAwenis Digital LLC

In-app purchases

None

Termite

No in-app purchases

None

Porto FTP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termite free?
Termite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Porto FTP free?
Porto FTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Termite or Porto FTP have ads?
Neither Termite nor Porto FTP shows ads.

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