Simple Shell vs NextTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Shell
This utility app offers a secure and efficient SSH client for iOS devices. It provides a cost-effective alternative for remote terminal access, based on an open-source project.
- SSH client functionality
- Mosh protocol support
- Remote terminal access
- Cost-effective alternative
- iOS compatibility
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This project is a clone of shell application for iOS by Nicolas Holzschuch, https://github.com/holzschu/blink It is created to provide lower cost version of the ssh client for iPhone and iPad with older iOS versions
NextTerm
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NextTerm is a focused SSH and SFTP client for developers, system administrators, and anyone who manages servers from iPhone or iPad. Key features: - SSH terminal with custom keyboard controls - Password and OpenSSH private key authentication - Host key verification with trusted known hosts - SFTP file browsing, upload, and download - Local network discovery for nearby services - Secure storage for passwords, PINs, and private keys using Keychain - Optional Face ID / PIN app lock NextTerm Enhanced permanently unlocks command snippets, local SSH tunnels, batch SFTP transfers, path favorites, advanced SFTP actions, session log export, and encrypted configuration backups with one purchase. No subscription. NextTerm does not track you and does not route your server traffic through external services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NextTerm at Free against Simple Shell's $1.99. NextTerm also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 40 months). Simple Shell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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
NextTerm is free to download; Simple Shell costs $1.99 up front. NextTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple Shell asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Shell ships an update every 40 months, NextTerm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Shell | NextTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASHER SYED | lecoo |
In-app purchases
Simple Shell
No in-app purchases
NextTerm
- NextTerm Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- NextTerm Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
- NextTerm Pro Lifetime$99.99
