# Core Shell vs ShellBean

Core Shell and ShellBean both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of ShellBean's written reviews are positive against 38% of Core Shell's. ShellBean also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Core Shell against 4.1 for ShellBean. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShellBean has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Core Shell's written reviews are positive against 86% of ShellBean's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | ShellBean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews) | **[4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **86.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [北京如电科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432455619) |

## What reviewers say

### Core Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581)

This app provides a powerful terminal emulator and SSH client for efficient host management. It offers robust features like OpenSSH compatibility, automatic reconnection, and customizable themes. Premium features include unlimited connections and cross-device profile syncing.

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1-Year) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium (4-Year) | $44.99 | one-time |


### ShellBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231)

A powerful SSH and SFTP client with integrated monitoring and scripting automation for efficient Linux server management. Offers advanced terminal features, file editing, and secure data synchronization.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced SSH/SFTP client, Server monitoring tools, Scripting automation, Built-in text editor, Multi-level jump server login, SFTP file management, iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

Core Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ShellBean free?

ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Core Shell or ShellBean?

ShellBean is rated higher. Core Shell averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ShellBean averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Core Shell or ShellBean have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor ShellBean shows ads.

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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.*