Comparison

TermLite vs Schemely

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

Head to head
About

TermLite

Features
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TermLite is a local-only SSH client for developers, DevOps engineers, sysadmins, and anyone who manages servers — built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No account. No backend. No cloud vault. Most SSH apps ask you to sign up and sync your servers through their cloud. TermLite refuses to. There is no TermLite server to breach, no account to leak, and no third party between your device and your machines. Hosts, credentials, private keys, snippets, and configuration are stored on your device. SSH connections go straight from your device to your server. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Open the app and start — no email, no password, no OAuth • Direct SSH — device to server, never routed through our infrastructure • Sensitive values hidden by default, with a warning before you save credentials • Optional encrypted backup you control — export and import on your own terms • App Privacy label: Data Not Collected — we do not collect your data DAILY SSH TOOLKIT • SSH terminal with password and private-key authentication • Host manager — save, search, favorite, and reconnect in one tap • Private key import with passphrase support • SFTP browser — browse, upload, and download files • Port forwarding — local tunnels per host • Command snippets — store and run commands you use every day • Clear connection states — auth failed, unreachable, host-key warnings • Mobile shortcut bar — Tab, Esc, Ctrl, and arrow keys within thumb reach BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN On iPhone and iPad, TermLite is designed for thumbs — not a desktop UI squeezed onto a phone. One SSH session at a time, with a shortcut bar built for mobile. On Mac, it opens into a native workspace with sidebar, tabs, and split tab for running two shells side by side. TERMLITE PRO Upgrade without creating an account. Premium is unlocked through the App Store — monthly or yearly with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. No login required. • Unlimited saved hosts • Unlimited snippets • Split tab — two shells side by side in one tab (Mac) • App lock (Face ID / Touch ID) • Terminal themes and advanced productivity features Free tier includes 3 hosts, 5 snippets, basic SSH, SFTP, and 1 port forwarding rule — enough to try TermLite on a real server before upgrading. WHO IT'S FOR • Developers with a VPS or home lab • DevOps and SREs who need fast server access • Indie hackers deploying their own apps • Power users who want a simple SSH client without the signup friction TermLite connects to servers you own or operate. You are responsible for securing your credentials and backing up your local configuration. Download TermLite and SSH with nothing standing between you and your shell. Terms: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/privacy.html Support: https://termlite.dwirandyh.dev/support.html

About

Schemely

Features
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Schemely is a link tester for iOS developers and QA. Take any URL, generate a tappable link, and actually tap it to see how a URL scheme or Universal Link behaves — the reliable way to reproduce real-world taps. Why tapping matters Universal Links behave differently depending on how they are opened. Schemely reproduces the real paths: • External — hands the URL to the system (opens the target app, or Safari). • Web tap — renders a real anchor in a web page and taps it, the most reliable way to trigger a Universal Link. Features • AASA Inspector — fetch a domain's apple-app-site-association and check whether a URL is a Universal Link, and which applinks rule it matches. • Result diagnostics — when a link doesn't open, see why and what to check next. • Instant URL kind detection: web URL, custom scheme, or malformed. Unsafe schemes (javascript/data) are blocked. • Clear result feedback: opened, no handler, opened from an anchor tap, or not a Universal Link. • A QR code for every link — scan to open and verify on another device. • History and favorites, stored entirely on your device. • Share from any app — send a URL to Schemely via the share sheet to verify it. • Copy as a rich link or a plain URL. • English and Japanese. Privacy Schemely collects no data. Everything stays on your device.

Screenshots

TermLite4 screens
Schemely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Schemely at none against TermLite's 3. Schemely also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). TermLite's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. TermLite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Schemely asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TermLite ships an update every 5 days, Schemely daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
TermLite versus Schemely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermLiteSchemely
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDwi RandyFuto Togawa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TermLite

Subscriptions2
  • TermLite Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TermLite Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • TermLite Premium Lifetime$59.99
None

Schemely

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TermLite free?
TermLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Schemely free?
Schemely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TermLite or Schemely have ads?
Neither TermLite nor Schemely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TermLite or Schemely?
TermLite ships an update every 5 days, and Schemely daily. Most recently, TermLite was updated on November 2, 2026 and Schemely on November 5, 2026.

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