Comparison

a vs Oracle360

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

Oracle360

Features
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Oracle360 – Database Management Made Simple Whether you are a developer, operations engineer, or data analyst, Oracle360 allows you to easily manage multiple Oracle database servers anytime, anywhere. No complex setup required. Connect to your database with one click. Features include double-click to preview table data, SQL querying, intelligent SQL auto-completion, AI-assisted queries, and an Ops Memo to make database management more efficient and convenient. Core Features Multi-server Management – Add and switch between multiple Oracle servers in one place, with support for remote connections. Double-click to Preview Table Data – Intuitively view table structures and data without writing manual queries. SQL Query & Editing – Support for complex SQL queries. Intelligent SQL Auto-completion – Automatically suggests table and column names as you type, improving efficiency. AI-assisted Queries – Quickly obtain SQL-related technical information. Ops Memo – Record operation logs, procedures, and troubleshooting solutions for future reference. Mobile Ops – Connect to your database from your mobile device anytime, anywhere for remote operations. Use Cases Development & debugging Data analysis Remote operations Team collaboration Download Oracle360 and make database management easily accessible! Flexible Subscription Plans to Meet Your Needs We offer multiple billing cycles, allowing you to choose the plan that suits you best: 1 Month – Ideal for project-based users 1 Year – Lower unit price, worry-free long-term use Lifetime Membership – One-time purchase, permanent access to all features Auto-renewal Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription cycles support monthly and annual flexible billing. To ensure uninterrupted service, subscriptions will automatically renew within 24 hours before the current period ends (except for Lifetime Membership). The renewal fee will be deducted from your account within 24 hours before the current period ends, depending on your chosen plan. You may manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Apple ID Account Settings. Lifetime Membership Privileges One-time purchase, permanently unlock all features, no renewal needed, no worries! Reminder Subscription management path: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions Related Agreements Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRFZnV2JkVGVSUWVU Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREdRb0VqQUFETVhq Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Any questions? Feel free to contact us: hxx_shdt@126.com

Screenshots

a4 screens
Oracle3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: a at Free against Oracle360's $1.99. a also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). Oracle360's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On ads and device support 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

a is free to download; Oracle360 costs $1.99 up front. Oracle360 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. a asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

a ships an update monthly, Oracle360 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
a versus Oracle360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraOracle360
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (553 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings553 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNicolas Holzschuch乐祥 胡

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

Oracle360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

a

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Oracle360

Subscriptions2
  • 30天会员$3.991 Month
  • 360天会员$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$49.99

Questions

Is a free?
a is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oracle360 free?
Oracle360 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do a or Oracle360 have ads?
Neither a nor Oracle360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, a or Oracle360?
a ships an update monthly, and Oracle360 daily. Most recently, a was updated on October 12, 2026 and Oracle360 on October 2, 2026.

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