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Termiux

A Tier
Excellent
84
4.468 ratings
FreeIn-App Purchases
1mosince update
Developer Tools
category
Productivity
category
4+age rating
1language
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Termiux?

Terminal app for iPhone with a built-in command-line environment, extended keyboard, and SSH and SFTP access to your.

Termiux is a free iPhone app in the Developer Tools genre that provides a built-in terminal for running command-line tasks. It also lets you create SSH server profiles, connect to your own remote servers, and browse their files through an integrated SFTP file browser.

Pricing. Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Running command-line tasks on an iPhone without a separate server
  • Connecting to your own remote servers over SSH
  • Browsing and viewing files on remote servers through SFTP

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Why this app is in A tier

84/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating79
Ratings58
App Store search rank99
Update recency100

A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Termiux scores 84 out of 100: rating 79, rating count 58, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Termiux - Linux Emulator & SSH, SFTP on iPHone

A powerful and easy-to-use SSH, SFTP & terminal application designed for iPhone. Start working immediately with a built-in terminal experience, or securely connect to your own remote servers whenever needed.

BUILT-IN TERMINAL

Access a ready-to-use terminal directly from the app.
Run command-line operations, navigate directories, test commands, work with scripts, and perform common terminal tasks without needing to connect to another device or server first.

EXTENDED KEYBOARD

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Work faster with an extended keyboard designed specifically for command-line use.
Quickly access commonly used keys such as:

  • Ctrl
  • Alt
  • Tab
  • Esc
  • Arrow keys
  • Function keys
  • Common terminal shortcuts

The keyboard is optimized to make terminal interaction more comfortable on a touchscreen.

TOUCH-FRIENDLY TERMINAL

Interact with terminal sessions naturally using intuitive touch controls.
Scroll through output, navigate sessions, select content, and work with commands through an interface designed for mobile devices.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TERMINAL

Personalize your terminal to match your preferred working style.

Choose from

  • Multiple terminal themes
  • Different fonts
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Custom backgrounds
  • Appearance preferences
  • Terminal display settings

Create a workspace that feels comfortable for both quick commands and longer sessions.

FAST & SECURE SSH CONNECTIONS

Connect to your own remote servers through SSH quickly and securely.
Create and manage server profiles for faster access while keeping connection information securely stored on your device.
Important server and connection details are displayed clearly, making it easy to identify, manage, and reconnect to your hosts.

SFTP FILE BROWSER

Browse files and folders on your remote servers using the integrated SFTP file browser.
You can:

  • Browse remote directories
  • View files
  • Navigate folders
  • Access server content
  • Manage files alongside terminal sessions

Terminal access and remote file browsing are available together in one convenient application.

CLEAR & INTUITIVE INTERFACE

The interface is designed to provide powerful terminal functionality while remaining simple and easy to understand.
Connection information, server details, terminal sessions, files, and important status information are presented clearly for quick access.

BUILT FOR MOBILE WORKFLOWS

Useful for

  • Command-line operations
  • SSH server access
  • Server administration
  • Script development and testing
  • Git workflows
  • File system navigation
  • Remote file access through SFTP
  • Network diagnostics
  • Development and server management

Whether you want to use the built-in terminal or securely access your own remote infrastructure, Terminal for iPhone provides a practical command-line workspace directly on your device.

Terms of Use:
https://termux-studio.org/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy:
https://termux-studio.org/privacy-policy

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Questions about Termiux

Do I need a remote server to use the app?

No. The built-in terminal is ready to use directly from the app without connecting to another device or server first. Connecting to your own remote servers is optional.

How are connection details handled?

The listing says server profiles are created and managed in the app and that connection information is kept securely stored on your device. Further security details are Not stated on the App Store.

Does the app include the Linux operating system or specific packages?

The listing does not say which operating system, distribution, or packages are included. Only the built-in terminal, extended keyboard, and SSH and SFTP features are described.

Is Termiux free?

Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Termiux right for me?

Termiux is built for running command-line tasks on an iPhone without a separate server, connecting to your own remote servers over SSH, browsing and viewing files on remote servers through SFTP. It sits in the terminal emulation list on AppTierList.

Is Termiux worth it?

Termiux is A tier, ranked #2 of 7 terminal emulation apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 68 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does Termiux compare to a-Shell?

Termiux is A tier at 84; a-Shell is S tier at 91. a-Shell ranks higher. Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases, a-Shell is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is Termiux updated?

Termiux was updated 38 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

Lists
Terminal Emulation (A tier, #2) · SSH Client (B tier, #8)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
84 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 7
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.4 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
68

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Developer Tools
Current version
(38 days ago)
Size
44 MB
Requires
iOS 15.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified

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