Comparison

a vs MyServers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

a

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Local Unix terminal emulator
  • SSH client
  • File transfer (scp, curl)
  • Text editing (vim, ed)
  • Scripting languages (Python, Lua, Perl, JS)
  • C/C++ compiler
  • TeX distribution
Features
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a-Shell is a complete local terminal emulator, allowing to run most Unix commands on your iOS device. You can transfer files using scp and curl, edit them with vim and ed, process them using grep, awk and sed. You can work with git repositories using lg2.  Most commands are compiled for iOS native Arm64 format, making them fast and well integrated with the BSD Unix that powers iOS/iPadOS. a-Shell includes Python, Lua, Perl, JavaScript, C, C++ for programming and TeX (texlive 2025, with Tikz and LuaTeX) for text processing. There are also multiple network utilities: nslookup, ping, whois, ifconfig... Type help for help, help -l to get the full list of commands. a-Shell can be controlled from Shortcuts: run commands in order, process files in a-Shell, get the results as text or files, transfer files to other apps... a-shell uses iOS 13+ “multiple windows” ability, so you can run multiple shells at the same time, with different commands, in different directories. You can edit a file in one window with vim and process it in the other with python. Compile your C or C++ programs to webAssembly using clang or clang++, and execute the resulting binary. A complete webAssembly SDK is included (WASI-libc). a-Shell is the complete version. If you need a smaller app, and you don't need a C compiler, a TeX engine, or numpy and matplotlib, there is a-Shell mini.

About

MyServers

This app provides comprehensive server monitoring and management for cloud hosts, home NAS, and Raspberry Pi devices. It offers features like AI assistance, cross-platform compatibility, and robust container and download management.

Highlights
  • AI Assistant for server management
  • Cross-platform OS support
  • One-click installation and updates
  • Advanced encryption for secure communication
  • Real-time resource monitoring
  • Docker container management
  • Download task management (qBittorrent, Transmission, Aria2)
Features
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MyServers is an all-in-one server monitoring and management tool, designed to enhance the efficiency of your server operations. Whether you're a cloud host user, a home NAS owner, or a Raspberry Pi enthusiast, MyServers offers a comprehensive solution that supports multiple platforms, including Tencent Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, and Baidu Cloud hosts. Key Features: ● Rich Widgets: Each module features customized, elegant widgets that allow you to quickly monitor server and application status directly from your desktop. ● AI Assistant: Supports managing servers by calling tools through LLM large models (custom OpenAPI-compatible large models can be configured on the server side). ● Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports various operating systems such as CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows, macOS, and more. ● One-Click Installation and Updates: Quick installation and updates via SSH login, saving your valuable time. It also supports QR code scanning for configuration. ● Advanced Encryption Communication: Utilizes advanced encryption technology to ensure secure data transmission. Keys are stored locally for privacy protection. ● Powerful Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, network, and disk usage, with timely anomaly alerts. ● Container Management: Full Docker container management, including monitoring, starting, pausing, and deleting operations. ● Service Health Check: Supports TCP and HTTP protocols, regularly checking the health of backend services, and sending alerts when anomalies occur. ● Download Management: Manages qBittorrent download tasks, including adding, pausing, and deleting tasks. New download tasks can be added via links or files. ● Transmission: Manages Transmission download tasks, including adding, pausing, and deleting tasks. New download tasks can be added via links or files. ● Aria2: Manages Aria2 download tasks, including adding, pausing, and deleting tasks. New download tasks can be added via links or files. ● Proxmox: Supports management of virtual machines and LXC containers, along with system status monitoring. ● File Management: General file management support, allowing detailed management of each module’s data. ● Frp: Supports inner network penetration with a Frp topology display. Version Information: ● Free Version: Offers basic functionality, supporting the management of 1 server and 2 applications. ● Paid Version: Unlocks all features, includes a lifetime ad-free experience, and provides a complete set of features. Privacy & Security: ● We value your privacy and do not collect any user data. All interactions with the MyServers server are encrypted to protect your data. Visit our official website for more information: https://myservers.codeloverme.cn Privacy Policy: https://myservers.codeloverme.cn/private_policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Download MyServers and make server management simple and efficient! Experience the ultimate server monitoring and management features today and start your smart operations journey!

Screenshots

a4 screens
MyServers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: a at 4.6 against MyServers's 4.1. a also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). MyServers's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MyServers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. a asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

a holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: a has 553 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of a's written reviews are positive against 69% of MyServers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

a ships an update monthly, MyServers every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
a versus MyServers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraMyServers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (553 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings553 — better18
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNicolas Holzschuch蕾 邱

Customer experience

a

All ratings553 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative11.2%

MyServers

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

a

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Toolbar buttons not accessible in portrait mode on some devices
  • Pasting from clipboard can insert unexpected characters
  • Sourcing certain script files causes crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for package managers like Homebrew or APT
  • Implement more advanced shell features like job control and better tab completion
  • Integrate Git for version control
  • Allow installing additional packages and libraries
  • Improve clipboard and file management integration

MyServers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

a

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MyServers

Subscriptions2
  • 按月订阅$0.991 Month
  • 按年订阅$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身版$12.99

Questions

Is a free?
a is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyServers free?
MyServers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, a or MyServers?
a is rated higher. a averages 4.6 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while MyServers averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do a or MyServers have ads?
MyServers shows ads; a does not.
Which is updated more often, a or MyServers?
a ships an update monthly, and MyServers every 3 days. Most recently, a was updated on September 29, 2026 and MyServers on September 24, 2026.

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