Comparison

9Remote vs Termalin

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

Head to head
About

9Remote

Features
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9Remote gives you secure, low-latency access to your terminal, desktop, and files from any phone or browser. Connect to your own machine through a Cloudflare tunnel — no monthly hosting fees. WebRTC streaming keeps the screen crisp and responsive, while the integrated file explorer lets you browse, upload, and download on the go. Built for developers who want their dev environment always within reach.

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Termalin

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Termalin is a fast, no-nonsense SSH client built for people who live in the terminal — and for working on servers from a phone, including with AI coding agents like Claude Code. A TERMINAL THAT WORKS FROM A PHONE • Real SSH terminal (xterm-256color) with tabs • Key row above the keyboard: Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Enter, Shift+Tab, arrows, Backspace, Delete, F1–F12, paste — keys repeat when held, Ctrl and Alt lock with a second tap • Message box: write a command or a message to Claude Code like a chat message — dictation, autocorrect, cursor — and send it with Enter in one tap • Slide on the space bar to move the cursor, pinch to change the font size, swipe between sessions • Live server stats while you're connected: CPU, memory, disk, load, network — right above the terminal • Watch grid: keep several servers on screen at once, and send a command to all of them • Snippets with variables, command history and inline suggestions • Remote desktops over RDP and VNC, made for touch AI ASSISTANT, ON YOUR TERMS • Ask for a command in plain words — it is typed at the cursor, never run for you • Explain selected output: what it means, the likely cause, what to do • Summarize a recorded session: what was done, what went wrong, what is left • Works with the built-in model, your own Anthropic key, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint — including a local model, where nothing leaves your network • Nothing is sent until you allow it, and Termalin does not store what you send CONNECT WITHOUT COPYING KEYS AROUND • Install the Termalin Connector on a server once (one command, from the app) — then connect from any of your devices with no keys on the phone at all • Works behind firewalls and NAT: the server connects out, nothing to open • Or use classic SSH keys: generate, import, sync. Jump hosts and port forwarding included FILES AND DATA • SFTP file manager: browse, upload, download, edit • Built-in editor with syntax highlighting, word wrap and full-screen mode • FTP and S3 buckets • Database client for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, ClickHouse and more — directly or through a Connector, with a structure view and query export YOUR SECRETS STAY YOURS • Hosts, keys and snippets are end-to-end encrypted with your master password before they ever leave the device • We can't read your data — and that's the point • Face ID / Touch ID unlock, two-factor sign-in, recovery codes, sign out a lost device remotely KEEP WATCH FROM THE HOME SCREEN AND YOUR WRIST • Server stats widget: CPU, memory and disk for your servers at a glance • Dynamic Island shows your active SSH sessions • Apple Watch app: your servers and their stats on the wrist WORKS EVERYWHERE • iPhone and iPad (with a full desktop-style layout), plus desktop apps for macOS, Windows and Linux and a web cabinet at termal.in • Sign in with email, Google, GitHub or Apple • Free to use as a local SSH client. Termalin Pro adds cloud sync across devices, Connectors, session recordings and a monthly AI allowance. Questions? hello@termal.in — we read everything. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://termal.in/privacy/

Screenshots

9Remote4 screens
Termalin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 9Remote at none against Termalin's 2. 9Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Termalin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 9Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9Remote ships an update every 3 days, Termalin fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
9Remote versus Termalin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9RemoteTermalin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVu Hoang AnhSviatoslav Pavlov

In-app purchases

None

9Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Termalin

Subscriptions2
  • Termalin Pro$9.991 Month
  • Termalin Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is 9Remote free?
9Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termalin free?
Termalin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 9Remote or Termalin have ads?
Neither 9Remote nor Termalin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 9Remote or Termalin?
9Remote ships an update every 3 days, and Termalin fortnightly. Most recently, 9Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Termalin on October 24, 2026.

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