Comparison

Termite vs ShellConnect

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

ShellConnect

Features
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ShellConnect is a mobile SSH workspace designed to make server and AI CLI work comfortable on a smartphone. Instead of editing a long sentence at a terminal cursor, compose Korean or English requests and multi-line commands in a familiar text box, then send them at once. Switch to Direct mode whenever you need hands-on terminal control. Key features • Direct SSH connections to servers you choose • Request Input for long text and multi-line commands • Direct mode with Esc, Tab, Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, and arrow keys • Workspaces that combine a server with an optional start path • One-line command templates for frequent tasks • D2Coding terminal font with clear Korean text • SSH host-key confirmation on first connection and change warnings • Device-only password protection in the iOS Keychain • Optional app lock with biometrics or device passcode • Optional prevention of automatic screen lock while connected ShellConnect has no account registration, ads, or analytics SDK. SSH credentials and terminal input or output do not pass through PointLink servers. They travel only between your device and the SSH server you select. Note: Mobile operating systems may suspend or terminate background apps. For long-running work, use screen or tmux on the remote server.

Screenshots

Termite4 screens
ShellConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShellConnect at daily against Termite's every 4 days. ShellConnect also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termite ships an update every 4 days, ShellConnect daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Termite versus ShellConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiteShellConnect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSentryline Labs Private LimitedPointLink Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Termite

No in-app purchases

None

ShellConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Termite free?
Termite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShellConnect free?
ShellConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Termite or ShellConnect have ads?
Neither Termite nor ShellConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termite or ShellConnect?
Termite ships an update every 4 days, and ShellConnect daily. Most recently, Termite was updated on October 17, 2026 and ShellConnect on October 26, 2026.

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