BalauDeck vs TermiX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BalauDeck
Manage your servers with this all-in-one client. It supports SSH, SFTP, tunnels, and MySQL/MariaDB databases, offering a real interactive shell and file browser. Features include split panes, resilient connections, and cross-device sync for seamless server management.
- SSH terminal with interactive shell
- SFTP browser with file management
- SSH tunnel port forwarding
- MySQL/MariaDB client with SQL editor
- Split panes and full-screen modes
- Resilient connections with auto-reconnect
- Cross-device sync for connections
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BalauDeck is an all-in-one client for the servers you already run — SSH, SFTP, SSH tunnels, and MySQL/MariaDB — in one fast, native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. • SSH terminal — a real interactive shell (xterm), password or key auth, host-key verification, and an on-screen key bar for the keys phones don't have. • SFTP browser — upload, download, rename, delete, mkdir, and change permissions (chmod), with an option to browse elevated. • SSH tunnels — forward a local port through a server to reach an internal service. • MySQL/MariaDB client — schema browser, SQL editor with highlighting, a results grid you can edit inline, table designer, and SQL import/export. • Split panes & full screen — arrange several sessions side by side, or maximize one to fill the display. • Resilient connections — keepalive detects drops, with reconnect and optional tmux session persistence so you pick up exactly where you left off. • Cross-device sync — export an encrypted, passphrase-protected bundle of your connections and import it on another device. Nothing is stored on our servers. Your connections and credentials stay on your device (passwords and keys live in the system keychain). BalauDeck has no account, no tracking, and no ads.
TermiX
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TermiX brings SSH terminals and Kubernetes management to your iPhone, so you can connect to servers, inspect workloads, and handle routine operations away from your computer. SSH TERMINAL • Connect with a password or SSH private key, including OpenSSH/PEM key import and key passphrases. • Organize hosts into folders and search your connections. • Verify the host fingerprint on first connection. Changed host keys block the connection. • Use terminal shortcuts for Ctrl, Esc, Tab, and arrow keys. • Save frequently used commands. Selecting a command fills the input field; you confirm before sending. KUBERNETES MANAGEMENT • Import kubeconfig files and switch contexts and namespaces. • Inspect Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, and their status. • Read Pod logs and view available CPU and memory metrics. • Scale Deployments and StatefulSets with the permissions provided by your cluster. • Configure AWS cloud accounts to connect to EKS clusters you are authorized to access. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE • English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese interfaces. • Light, dark, and system appearance. • Import host settings exported by TermiX for desktop. • Passwords and private keys are stored in iOS Keychain and excluded from ordinary host-settings exports. You need a reachable SSH server or Kubernetes cluster, valid credentials, and appropriate permissions. CPU and memory metrics require the cluster Metrics API. SSH connections close when the app enters the background and can be reconnected when you return.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: BalauDeck at 4 against TermiX's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BalauDeck | TermiX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OKDII SOLUTIONS | TING CHIEH HSIA |
In-app purchases
BalauDeck
No in-app purchases
TermiX
No in-app purchases









