# Core Shell vs Xcasca

The clearest difference is rating: Core Shell at 4.0 against Xcasca's 1.8. Xcasca's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Xcasca sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Core Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xcasca has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Core Shell's written reviews are positive against 44% of Xcasca's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | Xcasca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews)** | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [NetSarang, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831392578) |

## 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 |


### Xcasca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189)

This cross-platform client offers efficient remote system management via SSH and SFTP. It features multi-session support, intuitive organization, and advanced keyboard options for seamless connectivity across devices. Enjoy an ad-free experience with customizable settings.

**Highlights:** Multi-session support, Intuitive session management, Compose bar for editing commands, Advanced keyboard with special characters, Multiple authentication types, Customizable appearance, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $6.00 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $48.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is Xcasca free?

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

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

Core Shell is rated higher. Core Shell averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Xcasca averages 1.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Core Shell or Xcasca have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor Xcasca 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.*