NiHao vs Goroterm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NiHao
A terminal application designed for developers to maintain focus and flow while connecting to servers. It offers a distraction-free experience with customizable visuals and secure credential management for on-the-go coding.
- Distraction-free coding environment
- Secure credential storage on device
- Multiple named connections per server
- Customizable colors and fonts
- Automatic dark mode
- Supports English and Chinese
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NiHao is not just another remote connection tool. It's a terminal built for vibe coding -- the state where your tools disappear and only the code remains. Designed for developers who spend their lives in the command line, NiHao brings the experience to your iPhone and iPad with the polish it deserves. Every animation, every color, every font choice exists for one reason: to keep you in the flow. "The best tools are the ones you forget you're using." --- Why NiHao --- • STAY IN THE ZONE - Connect to your servers and start typing. Simple, fast, reliable. No clutter, no distractions. • YOUR SECRETS, SAFE - Credentials stay on your device, protected by iOS. Everything you need, nothing you don't. • PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT - Multiple named connections per server. Your sessions, your names, your flow. • EASY ON THE EYES - Thoughtful colors, clean layout, automatic dark mode for those late-night sessions. • MADE YOUR WAY - Adjust text size, pick a font that sparks joy. Works in English and Chinese. • NO ACCOUNT. NO TRACKING. NO ADS - Just a tool. A good one. --- For the ones who --- • Live in the terminal and want that feeling on the go • Believe great tools should feel great to use • Need a quick connection from anywhere • Think beauty and function belong together --- Note --- You'll need access to your own server to use this app. No sign-up required. No data leaves your device. Happy vibe coding
Goroterm
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Goroterm is a modern SSH terminal client built for developers and operators who need quick, reliable access to remote servers from their iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Multi-session tabs — connect to multiple servers or open several shells to the same host, switch between them instantly • tmux integration — list, attach, create, rename, and kill tmux sessions directly from the UI; seamless reattach on reconnect • SFTP file browser — browse remote directories, preview files, upload and download with background transfer • Voice input — dictate commands with on-device speech recognition • Clipboard image paste — drop images into terminal output on supported servers • Quick action bar — Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, PgUp/PgDn, and Ctrl+J always one tap away • Server monitor — at-a-glance CPU, memory, and disk usage for the connected host • Claude usage dashboard — track token usage if your server runs the Claude CLI • Secure credential storage — passwords and private keys encrypted on-device; never synced • Host key verification — full known_hosts workflow with change detection • Automatic reconnect — survives network changes, background/foreground transitions, and temporary disconnects • Dark theme by default, built to minimize eye strain during long sessions Goroterm is engineered to feel fast on mobile: no-jank scrolling, proper IME handling, and a quick action bar that keeps your thumbs on glass instead of hunting through sub-menus. Connections stay alive in the background so you can return to the same prompt you left. PRIVACY Your SSH credentials never leave your device. Goroterm does not collect analytics, tracking identifiers, or usage data. See the privacy policy for details. Requires an existing SSH server to connect to.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Goroterm at every 3 days against NiHao's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NiHao ships an update every 8 days, Goroterm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NiHao | Goroterm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | 文 邓 | 株式会社Corevice |
In-app purchases
NiHao
No in-app purchases
Goroterm
No in-app purchases









