Comparison

lpm Link vs Termini

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

Head to head
About

lpm Link

Features
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lpm Link is the iPhone companion for lpm on macOS. Pair once by scanning a QR code, then view your projects, check service status, start and stop local development projects, and type into running terminal sessions โ€” including AI coding agents โ€” right from your phone. All commands continue to run on your Mac. The app connects only to your own lpm desktop instance, over your local network or your private Tailscale network. No account, no cloud, no data collected. Requires the free lpm app for macOS.

About

Termini

This app provides a mobile SSH client for managing remote servers. It offers terminal access, file management via SFTP, system status monitoring, and Docker integration. It also includes features like LAN discovery and a Linux command library.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with control keys
  • SFTP file browsing and editing
  • Server and credential management
  • Linux system status monitoring
  • Docker container inspection
  • LAN network scanning for SSH services
  • Linux command lookup library
Features
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**Termini** is a mobile SSH tool designed for developers and operations personnel. It allows you to manage authorized servers on iPhone and iPad, handling everyday tasks such as connections, terminal operations, file management, and status monitoring. **Key Features** - **SSH Terminal**: Connect to servers and use an interactive terminal with common control keys and display settings for daily operations. - **SFTP File Management**: Browse remote directories; upload, download, rename, and delete files; and edit text files directly. - **Servers & Credentials**: Manage servers with tags, sorting, and connection profiles. Passwords and private keys are stored only in the iOS Keychain. - **System Status**: View key metrics on Linux servers, including CPU, memory, disk, load, and uptime. - **Docker & Logs**: Inspect containers and logs, and run confirmed common operations tasks. - **LAN Discovery**: Scan the current network for SSH services to quickly add authorized servers. - **Linux Command Library**: Look up usage, examples, and tips for common commands. - **Multi-Device Workspace**: Optimized for one-handed use on iPhone and landscape workspace on iPad. **Termini Pro & Subscription Details** Termini Pro unlocks unlimited servers, iCloud sync & backup, ad-free experience, and exclusive themes. It offers monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions, as well as a one-time permanent purchase. Specific prices and subscription periods are shown on the in-app purchase page and in the App Store. Monthly and annual subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID account and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase, or restore purchases within the app. The permanent version is a one-time purchase and does not auto-renew. Subscription benefits can be restored on devices using the same Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lianjianjie.github.io/termini/privacy.txt

Screenshots

lpm Link4 screens
Termini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: lpm Link at none against Termini's shown. Termini's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

lpm Link ships an update every 5 days, Termini daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 6 level
lpm Link versus Termini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterlpm LinkTermini
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rankโ€”#147 โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGurgen Abagyanjianjie lian

In-app purchases

None

lpm Link

No in-app purchases

None

Termini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is lpm Link free?
lpm Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termini free?
Termini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do lpm Link or Termini have ads?
Termini shows ads; lpm Link does not.
Which is updated more often, lpm Link or Termini?
lpm Link ships an update every 5 days, and Termini daily. Most recently, lpm Link was updated on October 15, 2026 and Termini on October 9, 2026.

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