# a vs MyServers

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.

Both are free to download. MyServers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. a asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | a | MyServers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-shell/id1473805438/reviews)** | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myservers-server-manager/id6466196656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **553** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Holzschuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450994948) | [蕾 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706960406) |

## What reviewers say

### a

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-shell/id1473805438)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful terminal with Linux commands
- 👍 Useful for programming and development
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Impressive capabilities for an iOS app
- 👍 Helpful documentation and developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features
- 🔍 Compatibility issues with certain packages

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myservers-server-manager/id6466196656)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 按月订阅 | $0.99 | per month |
| 按年订阅 | $4.99 | per year |
| 终身版 | $12.99 | one-time |


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