# Core Shell vs Hey Terminal

The clearest difference is rating: Hey Terminal at 5.0 against Core Shell's 4.0. Hey Terminal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hey Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hey Terminal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | Hey Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-terminal-ssh-client/id6761189074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [JONGMIN CHOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871461547) |

## 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 |


### Hey Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-terminal-ssh-client/id6761189074)

A fast, keyboard-first SSH terminal application designed for iPad. It offers a distraction-free environment for real terminal workflows, supporting tools like vim, tmux, and top.

**Highlights:** Fast SSH terminal, Keyboard-first workflow, Distraction-free experience, Supports vim, tmux, top, Built for real terminal workflows

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Shell free?

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

### Is Hey Terminal free?

Hey Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Core Shell or Hey Terminal?

Hey Terminal is rated higher. Core Shell averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hey Terminal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Core Shell or Hey Terminal have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor Hey Terminal 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.*