# Core Shell vs Nex Terminal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nex Terminal at 91% against Core Shell's 38%. Nex Terminal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Nex Terminal sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nex Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Core Shell's written reviews are positive against 91% of Nex Terminal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | Nex Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nex-terminal-ssh-and-sftp-client/id6479238971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [贝贝 尚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735265297) |

## 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 |


### Nex Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nex-terminal-ssh-and-sftp-client/id6479238971)

Manage multiple servers and files with this versatile SSH and SFTP client. Offers basic terminal functions, iCloud sync, and extensive file management tools. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like unlimited transfers and a text editor with syntax highlighting.

**Highlights:** Unlimited server management, iCloud data sync, Extensive file management, Port forwarding, Snippets automation, Syntax highlighting text editor (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| 30-day Pro benefits | Free | one-time |
| 10元优惠 | Free | one-time |
| 14-day Pro trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30元优惠 | $3.00 | one-time |
| 50元优惠 | $5.00 | one-time |
| Pro Yearly | $7.99 | one-time |
| Nex Terminal Mini | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime Upgrade Discount | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| 一年Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is Nex Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Core Shell or Nex Terminal?

Nex Terminal is rated higher. Core Shell averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Nex Terminal averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Core Shell or Nex Terminal have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor Nex Terminal 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.*