# Core Shell vs Mobile SSH Terminal

The clearest difference is rating: Core Shell at 4.0 against Mobile SSH Terminal's 1.0. Core Shell also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Core Shell's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | Mobile SSH Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **38.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 49 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) |

## 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 |


### Mobile SSH Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Securely connect to remote Linux and Unix servers from your iOS device. Offers robust security features like military-grade encryption and secure credential storage, along with powerful terminal emulation for managing servers on the go.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connections with military-grade encryption, Password and SSH key authentication support, Generate and manage SSH keys, Full-featured terminal emulator, Save and manage multiple connection profiles, Session logging and command tracking, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is Mobile SSH Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Core Shell or Mobile SSH Terminal?

Core Shell is rated higher. Core Shell averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mobile SSH Terminal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Core Shell or Mobile SSH Terminal have ads?

Mobile SSH Terminal shows ads; Core Shell does not.

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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.*