Core Shell vs ServerX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Core Shell
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.
- Full-featured terminal emulator
- OpenSSH compatible
- Keychain integration
- Advanced options editor
- Automatic reconnection
- Theming and color schemes
- Unlimited connections (premium)
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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 ------- 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.
ServerX
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ServerX manages servers via SSH, providing a comprehensive suite of monitoring, operations, automation tools. Instantly view server performance data and efficiently manage your servers. With just an SSH account, ServerX enables you to monitor your server’s operational status seamlessly. ◎ Free Features Provided by ServerX: · System load averages (1/5/15 minutes) and uptime · CPU core count and usage metrics · Memory usage details · Disk performance: read/write speed, total read/write volume, latency, and IOPS · Network statistics: upload/download speed and total data transfer · Docker container status and metrics · Execution of individual scripts ◎ Unlock ServerX Pro for Premium Features: · Full Terminal access · Multiple Terminal color schemes · Advanced Docker container management · Execute scripts on multiple servers simultaneously · iCloud sync for seamless data sharing across devices (private iCloud storage) · Face ID protection for enhanced security ◎ Data Security: · ServerX does not upload or track any of your server data. All data is stored locally on your device and in your private iCloud storage. ◎ Unlock advanced functions: · Auto-renewable service description: - ServerX unlocks advanced features and automatically renews: monthly, annual, 3-day free trial (annual subscription automatically renews after expiration) - Renewals will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the cycle - Ability to manage your subscriptions in your App Store · Lifetime unlocking of advanced features: - ServerX unlocks advanced features for one-time purchase and lifetime use ◎ Privacy Policy: https://serversx.app/privacy/ ◎ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ServerX at 15.0 against Core Shell's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ServerX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Core Shell | ServerX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codinn Technologies | 立涛 范 |
In-app purchases
Core Shell
- Premium (1-Year)3 variants$14.99
- Premium (4-Year)$44.99
ServerX
- Premium - Month Plan$1.991 Month
- Premium - 3 days trial3 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium - Year Plan$5.991 Year
- Premium - Lifetime$19.99









