# Core Shell vs TermCOW

The clearest difference is rating: TermCOW at 5.0 against Core Shell's 4.0. On price, ratings volume, 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 TermCOW sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TermCOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | TermCOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termcow-stable-ssh-terminal/id6760620027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [Fynetiq LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885363540) |

## 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 |


### TermCOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termcow-stable-ssh-terminal/id6760620027)

This app provides a stable SSH terminal experience for mobile devices, allowing users to connect to remote machines with features like pan and zoom for a desktop-class interface. It supports standard SSH protocols, SFTP, and secure credential storage.

**Highlights:** SSH with password and key authentication, SFTP file transfer, Encrypted credential vault, Pan and zoom for stable terminal view, Customizable multi-state shortcuts, Port forwarding, Jump host/bastion support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TermCOW Pro Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is TermCOW free?

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

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

TermCOW is rated higher. Core Shell averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TermCOW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Core Shell or TermCOW have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor TermCOW 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.*