# Core Shell vs Termiux

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | Termiux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux-modern-ssh-client/id6761715966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [Tahmiez Sandaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836592397) |

## 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 |


### Termiux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termiux-modern-ssh-client/id6761715966)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro Features - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*