# Core Shell vs Orange Net

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Core Shell at 17.0 against Orange Net's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Orange Net sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | Orange Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [DigitsFn, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676362730) |

## 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 |


### Orange Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange-net/id6757329871)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orange Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is Orange Net free?

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

### Do Core Shell or Orange Net have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor Orange Net shows ads.

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