Comparison

Monkeytail vs Termini

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

Head to head
About

Monkeytail

Features
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Monkeytail is a native API client and request debugger for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro, with a compact Apple Watch companion for favourite requests. No Monkeytail account or sign-in. • Organise workspaces, each with its own collections, environments and globals, in a sidebar tree of nested folders. Move requests and folders by dragging them. • Import cURL, Postman, Insomnia, Bruno, Hoppscotch, Thunder Client, HAR, .http files and OpenAPI or Swagger JSON/YAML. • Share headers, authentication, variables and scripts across folders. Postman-style pm scripts and tests run unchanged, with CryptoJS, lodash and moment. • Use OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, OAuth 1.0, JWT, Digest, API keys, Basic, Bearer and AWS Signature V4. • Run whole collections with data files and export reports. Generate client code in 13 languages. • Edit GraphQL queries and variables, and inspect WebSocket and SSE messages. • Format JSON, browse a tree, search, check responses with visual tests, and preview images, audio, video, hex or binary data. • Save and compare responses, create offline mocks, and manage cookies and client certificates. Inspect timings, redirects and TLS details. • Choose a theme, your own light and dark colours, and interface and code fonts. • Use Monkeytail in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean or Simplified Chinese. • Sync with iCloud Drive and choose proxies. Browser TLS and HTTP/2 profiles are available on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Free, with no in-app purchases, analytics, tracking or data collection by Kitta Co. Requests go to servers and proxies you choose. Keychain storage is optional, and you choose whether credentials join iCloud sync. Cookies, client certificates and upload files stay on your device. Requires iOS 17 or macOS 14 or later. Client certificate import on Mac requires macOS 15.

About

Termini

This mobile tool allows developers to manage remote servers via SSH. It offers terminal access, SFTP file management, system status monitoring, and Docker inspection. LAN discovery and a Linux command library are included for efficient operations.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with control keys
  • SFTP file browsing and editing
  • Server and credential management
  • Linux system status metrics
  • Docker container inspection
  • LAN network scanning
  • Linux command reference
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

Monkeytail4 screens
Termini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monkeytail at none against Termini's 3. Monkeytail also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 2). Termini's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price 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. Termini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Monkeytail asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkeytail ships an update every 4 days, Termini daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Monkeytail versus Termini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkeytailTermini
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKitta Co.jianjie lian

In-app purchases

None

Monkeytail

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Termini

Subscriptions2
  • 月度订阅$0.991 Month
  • 年度订阅$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Monkeytail free?
Monkeytail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Termini free?
Termini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monkeytail or Termini have ads?
Termini shows ads; Monkeytail does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkeytail or Termini?
Monkeytail ships an update every 4 days, and Termini daily. Most recently, Monkeytail was updated on November 11, 2026 and Termini on November 13, 2026.

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