# Core Shell vs Ruflet Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ruflet Explorer at none against Core Shell's 4. Ruflet Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Core Shell against 4.0 for Ruflet Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Shell | Ruflet Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-shell/id1354319581/reviews) | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruflet-explorer/id6762528151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Codinn Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/597333552) | [Moussa Ali Adam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754282094) |

## 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 |


### Ruflet Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruflet-explorer/id6762528151)

Build native mobile, desktop, and web applications using a Ruby DSL. Leverage Flutter's rendering engine for cross-platform development. Supports server-driven UI and self-contained apps with an embedded Ruby runtime.

**Highlights:** Native app development with Ruby DSL, Leverages Flutter's rendering engine, Server-driven UI support, Self-contained apps with embedded Ruby, Integrated services (camera, maps), Seamless Ruby on Rails integration

**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 Ruflet Explorer free?

Ruflet Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Core Shell or Ruflet Explorer?

Core Shell and Ruflet Explorer are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Core Shell or Ruflet Explorer have ads?

Neither Core Shell nor Ruflet Explorer 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.*