# Core Shell vs SSHUI

Core Shell and SSHUI both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SSHUI's written reviews are positive against 38% of Core Shell's. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SSHUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.0 for SSHUI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Core Shell's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSHUI's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | SSHUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews) | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshui-ssh-client-and-terminal/id6505029318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [德武 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708211169) |

## 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 |


### SSHUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshui-ssh-client-and-terminal/id6505029318)

This app provides a streamlined terminal experience for mobile devices, simplifying input and offering robust file management. It allows for easy server file editing and visual server status monitoring, enhancing productivity for developers.

**Highlights:** Simplified terminal input, SFTP file management, Visual server status display, Online text file editing, Cross-server file transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Unlock | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is SSHUI free?

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

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

Core Shell and SSHUI are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Core Shell or SSHUI have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor SSHUI 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.*