# Core Shell — Terminal and SSH Client

> Full-featured terminal and OpenSSH client for efficient host management. (iPhone/iPad app by Codinn Technologies.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2018-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews.md

## What is Core Shell?

A full featured terminal with built-in OpenSSH support, it’s focused on managing and login to hosts efficiently. Don't waste your time; be productive.

## Features

Full-featured Terminal
• Compatible with Terminal.app, iTerm and xterm.
• Supports ANSI 16 and 256 color palettes, as well as 24bit true color.
• Passed cases of *vttest* – a strict VT100/VT220/VT420 terminal functionality test suite.

OpenSSH Compatible
• Everything in OpenSSH, certificates, proxy jump, etc.

Keychain Integration
• Tightly integrated with Keychain, don't have to enter passwords or passphrases repeatedly.
• It's totally optionally, you can opt-in or opt-out at any time.

Advanced Options Editor
• A handy way to tune per-host advanced options.
• For every ssh directives, there is a contextual help provides immediate information, no more googling.

Automatic Reconnect
• Always tries to restore your connections after network failure or waking up from background.

Theming
• Eight built-in color schemes: Basic, Dracula, Grass, Homebrew, Man Page, Novel, Ocean, Red Sands
• Our color optimization ensure that colorful text always clearly visible.

Premium Features (free for a limited time)
• Unlimited number of connections
• Sync profiles between all of your Mac computers and iOS devices
• Prioritized customer support

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We'd love to answer your questions or just hear what you think about Core Shell.

Our Community: https://community.codinn.com/c/core-shell

Use the community to request support or report bug. Discuss and explore Core Shell’s future with us by joining the community.

## Key features

- Full-featured terminal emulator
- OpenSSH compatible
- Keychain integration
- Advanced options editor
- Automatic reconnection
- Theming and color schemes
- Unlimited connections (premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (4-Year) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium (1-Year) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (1-Year) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (1-Year) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Some friction setting up a profile

*2026-02-10, version 4.0*

I stuck with this despite the fact that editing a profile is tricky. It seems that I can’t just edit a text field and click ok; it seems that I need to click another field in order for an edit to be recognized.

I appreciate the simplicity of this app. I hope the developer can manage to avoid feature creep and nagware that plagues so many other apps.

### 1/5 — Avoid

*2025-11-29, version 3.10.4*

Developer is not responsive to bug reports!

### 4/5 — Good tab based ssh client

*2025-10-09*

Everything was fine till the update. After that I keep the cursor block getting dragged across the screen and have to use Ctrl+L to refresh the screen and clear the cursor artifacts. Hope this will be fixed in the next issue.

### 5/5 — Buggy

*2025-09-25*

Unfortunately the app is buggy and can’t manage local profiles.

### 1/5 — I didn't understand how to use this terminal

*2025-04-18*

When I open it, a screen appears asking me to create a profile (the person just wants to open a terminal. Zero usability, terrible).

Then I realize that the only profile available is for an SSH session. Ok, I filled in the connection details to test it, but it doesn't connect to a local server. Maybe because the server requires an SSH key? But doesn't it automatically look for it in ~/.ssh/config? Well, there's no option to enter the key manually.

Or have I not understood the usefulness of this tool? So far it's completely horrible.

### 5/5 — 可以输入中文

*2024-11-13, version 4.0*

可以支持妙控键盘的中文输入，非常符合我的需求。希望后续可以支持导入字体，更换更多主题。

### 3/5 — Some instabilities

*2024-07-31*

big problem : internally keep referencies of NAS volumes and fail to start when is not reachable anymore (NAS stoped or network changed).

### 1/5 — poor ui than ssh shell

*2024-06-07*

ssh shell was better.. Please update ssh shell for mac m1

### 2/5 — Bugs when repurchase

*2023-03-28, version 3.6.2*

I've installed core shell in my 2 mac, the old one has been expired and then repurchase in 2nd mac. But in first mac the license still expired.

### 5/5 — App spettacolare

*2022-12-26, version 3.6.2*

Avere i profili ssh salvati in cloud e' molto comodo, soprattutto per il supporto all'sftp che permette di caricare e scaricare file senza necessariamente aprire un client alternativo. Consiglio assolutamente.

## Frequently asked questions about Core Shell

### What does Core Shell do?

Core Shell is a full-featured terminal emulator and SSH client designed for efficient host management. It allows users to connect to and manage remote servers using OpenSSH, offering features like automatic reconnection, customizable themes, and advanced options editing.

### What are the key features of Core Shell?

Key features include full terminal emulation compatible with various standards, built-in OpenSSH support with advanced options, seamless Keychain integration for password management, automatic reconnection after network interruptions, and extensive theming options with multiple color schemes.

### Is Core Shell free to use?

The app offers a free version with core terminal and SSH functionalities. Premium features, such as unlimited connections and profile syncing across devices, are available through in-app purchases, though they may be offered free for a limited time.

### What devices is Core Shell compatible with?

The application is available for Mac computers and iOS devices, allowing for cross-device profile syncing if the premium features are enabled. It aims to provide a consistent experience across Apple platforms.

### How does Core Shell help with managing multiple hosts?

Core Shell streamlines host management through its OpenSSH compatibility, allowing for efficient logins and command execution. Features like the advanced options editor for per-host tuning and automatic reconnection ensure a productive workflow when dealing with numerous remote servers.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.0 — 2024-11-05

No release notes.

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