# Core Shell vs TermBean

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TermBean at 60% against Core Shell's 38%. 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 TermBean sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | TermBean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 35 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 |


### TermBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termbean-ssh-sftp-client/id6742527137)

A free, native Apple platform SSH client offering a modern interface, tabbed terminals, SFTP, and secure authentication. Unlock advanced features like jump hosts and dynamic port forwarding with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Modern application interface, Tabbed and split terminals, SFTP, SSH2, and Telnet support, MFA and key-based authentication, Encrypted key storage and iCloud sync, Jump Hosts Chaining (Pro), Terminal log recording (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is TermBean free?

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

### Do Core Shell or TermBean have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor TermBean shows ads.

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