Comparison

Termite vs Can I Work Yet?

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

Can I Work Yet?

Features
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Waiting for a surprise Codex reset? Can I Work Yet? keeps an eye on Tibo's public posts and Codex reset announcements so you don't have to keep checking manually. See hints of possible upcoming resets, announced reset times, and confirmed updates in one place. When a time is announced, see it in your phone's local timezone, so you know when it applies to you. Know when more quota might be coming Extra and banked resets can sometimes be announced before they happen. Knowing about them ahead of time can help you decide whether to use your remaining quota or save a banked reset. Already hit your Codex usage limit? Check whether an additional reset has been announced before your normal usage window resets. What you can track • Tibo's reset-related hints and announcements • Possible upcoming and confirmed resets • Banked and additional reset information • Usage boosts and limit changes • Reset times in your local timezone • Recent reset history and public updates Get notified with Pro Upgrade to Pro for push notifications about surprise Codex resets, Tibo's reset-related posts, and other important updates. When a new reset is announced or confirmed, your iPhone can let you know. No account required. No ads. Use your quota. Know when more is coming. Can I Work Yet? is an independent, unofficial app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI. Reset availability and timing depend on OpenAI; the app does not grant resets or guarantee future ones. Terms of Use: https://caniworkyet.netlify.app/terms-privacy.html#terms Privacy Policy: https://caniworkyet.netlify.app/terms-privacy.html#privacy Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Termite4 screens
Can I Work Yet?3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Termite at none against Can I Work Yet?'s 2. Can I Work Yet?'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Can I Work Yet? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Termite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termite ships an update every 4 days, Can I Work Yet? every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Termite versus Can I Work Yet?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiteCan I Work Yet?
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSentryline Labs Private LimitedDavid Pintaric

In-app purchases

None

Termite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Can I Work Yet?

Subscriptions2
  • Can I Work Yet Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Can I Work Yet Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Termite free?
Termite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Can I Work Yet? free?
Can I Work Yet? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Termite or Can I Work Yet? have ads?
Neither Termite nor Can I Work Yet? shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termite or Can I Work Yet??
Termite ships an update every 4 days, and Can I Work Yet? every 2 days. Most recently, Termite was updated on October 1, 2026 and Can I Work Yet? on October 13, 2026.

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