Comparison

Core Shell vs Termiux

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

Termiux

This app provides secure remote access to servers via SSH, SFTP, and FTP. It offers a desktop-class terminal experience for managing Linux, VPS, and cloud instances directly from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal for remote server access
  • FTP and SFTP client for secure file transfers
  • Multi-session terminal connections
  • Discover nearby SSH-supported devices
  • Fast and lightweight command-line interface
  • Manage Linux, VPS, and cloud servers
Features
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Termiux is a powerful SSH client and terminal designed for developers, system administrators, and engineers who need secure remote access to their servers. Connect to Linux servers, VPS, cloud instances, and remote machines directly from your iPhone or iPad. With a fast and lightweight terminal interface, Termiux makes it easy to manage servers, transfer files, and execute commands from anywhere. Secure Remote Access Connect to your servers using secure SSH connections with full terminal support. Manage your infrastructure, run shell commands, and monitor systems directly from your mobile device. Built-in FTP & SFTP Client Transfer files between your device and remote servers using FTP and SFTP. Upload, download, and manage files securely without needing additional tools. Desktop-Class Terminal Enjoy a smooth command-line experience with a responsive terminal built for mobile productivity. Key Features - SSH terminal for remote server access - FTP and SFTP client for secure file transfers - Multi-session terminal connections - Discover nearby SSH-supported devices over Wi-Fi. - Fast and lightweight command-line interface - Secure authentication for remote hosts - Manage Linux, VPS, and cloud servers - Built for developers, DevOps, and system administrators Designed for Developers Whether you’re managing servers, deploying applications, or troubleshooting infrastructure, Termiux gives you the tools to stay productive on the go. Terms of use: https://termiux.webideapp.com/pages/terms/index.html Support: termiux@webideapp.com Access your servers anywhere and control your infrastructure directly from your mobile device.

Screenshots

Core Shell4 screens
Termiux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Core Shell at 4.0 against Termiux's 3.0. Termiux's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Termiux sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Core Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Core Shell's written reviews are positive against 50% of Termiux's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Core Shell versus Termiux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore ShellTermiux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodinn TechnologiesTahmiez Sandaim

Customer experience

Core Shell

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral11.9%
Negative50.0%

Termiux

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Core Shell

One-time2
  • Premium (1-Year)3 variants$14.99
  • Premium (4-Year)$44.99
2 purchases

Termiux

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Pro Features - Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features - Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Core Shell free?
Core Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termiux free?
Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Core Shell or Termiux?
Core Shell is rated higher. Core Shell averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Termiux averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Core Shell or Termiux have ads?
Neither Core Shell nor Termiux shows ads.

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