Comparison

Terminal & SSH vs C Shell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Terminal & SSH

Access and manage Linux or IoT devices securely from your mobile. Offers SSH, SFTP, and a suite of network tools for command-line administration and file transfer. Includes a code editor and snippets for efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • SSH connection with key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • Network diagnostic tools
  • Local text editor with syntax highlighting
  • Code editor for multiple languages
  • Customizable terminal theme and font size
Features
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Terminal & SSH is a complete command line and server administration solution that provides secure access to Linux or IoT devices and helps you quickly resolve issues from a mobile device. SSH Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format). • Emulation: XTERM-COLOR256 / XTERM / VT100 • Connection settings are securely stored in the Keychain. • Unlimited server list. • Local text editor with syntax highlighting for more than 30 programming languages. • Snippets (saving commands for quick access). • Special keys Esc, Tab, Ctrl, /,:, -,!, |, $, *, F1-F12 SFTP features: • Upload files from your device to your server. • Download files from your server to your device. • Create / rename / delete files and directories. • Edit text files. Network tools: • ifconfig, ping, whois, host, nc (netcat), nslookup, telnet, dig, curl And: • Authentication to the application via Touch ID / Face ID. • Work with Git. • Code editor for: Swift, Kotlin, Java, Python, HTML and more. • Run code on Python • Customize the terminal theme. • Adjust the font size. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

C Shell

Compile and run C language code directly on your mobile device. This tool integrates Python and Lua, and supports many basic Linux commands for a comprehensive development environment.

Highlights
  • C language compilation
  • Python and Lua integration
  • Linux command execution
  • Code highlighting
  • Split-screen display
  • Console input/output
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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A software development tool for compiling and running C language on mobile devices, with built-in basic environment integrating Python and Lua. Support the execution of Linux basic commands on the console. The implementation principle adopts the compilation mode of llvm and clang. https://github.com/phoenixlabcn/llvm-project Function introduction: The code is highlighted, which is more intuitive Split screen display is supported in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, supporting the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size setting, moving cursor, convenient reading and simple operation Supported Linux commands include: ls,lli,ifconfig,ping,readlink,chmod,clang,telnet,host,du,link,dig,egrep,bc,date,gzip,nslookup,python2,fgrep,mv,md5,say,luac,ssh-keygen,xargs,diff,cd,tee,chksum,lua,touch,dc,tar,chflags,rm,sort,uniq,awk,printenv,chgrp,find,mkdir,tail,df,pwd,opt,chown,gunzip,compress,llvm-link,nc,uptime,sed,setenv,stat,uname,sum,head,wc,cat,echo,unsetenv,unlink,rmdir,uncompress,curl,ln,cp,whoami,rlogin,tr,env,whois,python,grep,nm,clear,sh,exit,open,python3 ------------------------------------------------ C Shell Month Unlock 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of console】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

Terminal & SSH4 screens
C Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Terminal & SSH at none against C Shell's 2. Terminal & SSH also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). C Shell's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. C Shell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Terminal & SSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Terminal & SSH against 4.5 for C Shell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 56% of C Shell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 3 weeks, C Shell every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Terminal & SSH versus C Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal & SSHC Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (112 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo KravchenkoPhoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Terminal & SSH

All ratings112 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%

C Shell

All ratings63 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Terminal & SSH

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes after showing logo on iOS 12.2
  • Crashes on iPad Air with iOS 12.3.1
  • Crashes frequently (Chinese review)
  • Crashes on loading
  • App crashes on loading starting today
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  • Crashes immediately under iOS 15.3
  • Crashes when selecting default theme
  • Cannot keep app in background, requires reconnection
  • Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not transmitting
  • App crashes on startup
  • App stopped working on iPad after a few days
  • Crashes on iPad Pro 1st Gen (13.4.1)
  • Arrow key presses on MFi keyboard don't transmit
  • App does not start

Requested features

8 requests
  • Keepalive features for long builds
  • Physical arrow keys for Bluetooth keyboards
  • Support for Chinese input in terminal
  • UI improvements for common keys on toolbar
  • Ability to touch and drag back through commands
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  • Swipe up through history
  • Dark mode
  • More clear explanation of connection purchases

C Shell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Terminal & SSH

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

C Shell

Subscriptions1
  • C Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
One-time1
  • Permanently unlock advanced$12.99

Questions

Is Terminal & SSH free?
Terminal & SSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C Shell free?
C Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Terminal & SSH or C Shell?
C Shell is rated higher. Terminal & SSH averages 4.4 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while C Shell averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.
Do Terminal & SSH or C Shell have ads?
Terminal & SSH shows ads; C Shell does not.
Which is updated more often, Terminal & SSH or C Shell?
Terminal & SSH ships an update every 3 weeks, and C Shell every 3 months. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on November 3, 2026 and C Shell on November 3, 2026.

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