Comparison

Core Shell vs PoBase

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

PoBase

Features
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PoBase is a powerful mobile management application that allows you to easily manage your PocketBase accounts from your iPhone or iPad. Access it from anywhere without relying on PocketBase's official web interface: View and edit collections Create, update, and delete records User management and authorisation File uploading/downloading Real-time data tracking Monitor settings and system status Managing your self-hosted PocketBase backends is now in your pocket! An indispensable mobile assistant for developers, indie makers, and self-hosted project owners. Features: • Support for multiple PocketBase instances • Secure authentication (email/password + OAuth) • Collection schema viewing • Filtering, sorting, and searching • Batch operation support • Dark mode & modern iOS design • Fast and lightweight – runs entirely locally Compatible with the open-source PocketBase backend project (pocketbase.io). We welcome your feedback – we're listening to your feature suggestions! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.erayjs.com/pobase/privacy

Screenshots

Core Shell4 screens
PoBase2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Core Shell at Free against PoBase's $2.99. PoBase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Core Shell is free to download; PoBase costs $2.99 up front. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PoBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Core Shell versus PoBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore ShellPoBase
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodinn TechnologiesEray Can Topcu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Core Shell

One-time2
  • Premium (1-Year)3 variants$14.99
  • Premium (4-Year)$44.99
None

PoBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Core Shell free?
Core Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PoBase free?
PoBase costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Core Shell or PoBase have ads?
Neither Core Shell nor PoBase shows ads.

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