# MoonCode vs Termini

The clearest difference is ads: MoonCode at none against Termini's shown. MoonCode also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Termini's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoonCode | Termini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [沁坤 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880250991) | [jianjie lian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182870353) |

## What reviewers say

### MoonCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooncode-kimicode/id6813777141)

This third-party tool provides mobile access to your Kimi Code workspace, allowing you to view and manage your work directly from your iPhone. It requires the remote control feature of Kimi Code to function.

**Highlights:** Mobile access to Kimi Code, View and operate workspace, Simple interface, Third-party client

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Termini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termini-ssh-terminal/id6817167359)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoonCode free?

MoonCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Termini free?

Termini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MoonCode or Termini have ads?

Termini shows ads; MoonCode does not.

### Which is updated more often, MoonCode or Termini?

MoonCode ships an update daily, and Termini daily. Most recently, MoonCode was updated on October 15, 2026 and Termini on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
