# a vs Nerd Fonts Installer

The clearest difference is price: a at Free against Nerd Fonts Installer's $1.99. a also leads on ratings volume (553 vs 1) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). Nerd Fonts Installer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

a is free to download; Nerd Fonts Installer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Nerd Fonts Installer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: a has 553 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of a's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nerd Fonts Installer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | a | Nerd Fonts Installer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-shell/id1473805438/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-fonts-installer/id6802293145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **553** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Holzschuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450994948) | [Graham Colehour](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802293147) |

## 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


### Nerd Fonts Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-fonts-installer/id6802293145)

Easily install and manage a comprehensive collection of 18 Nerd Font families and 118 bundled faces directly on your device. Browse, preview, and install fonts system-wide for use in compatible applications. Inspect detailed font information, including Unicode characters and licensing.

**Highlights:** Install 18 Nerd Font families, Preview fonts with editable text, Install fonts system-wide, Browse Unicode characters and glyphs, Inspect font details and licenses, Remove installed fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is a free?

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

### Is Nerd Fonts Installer free?

Nerd Fonts Installer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, a or Nerd Fonts Installer?

Nerd Fonts Installer is rated higher. a averages 4.6 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while Nerd Fonts Installer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do a or Nerd Fonts Installer have ads?

Neither a nor Nerd Fonts Installer shows ads.

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