# Terminal & SSH vs C Shell

The clearest difference is ads: C Shell at none against Terminal & SSH's shown. C Shell also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). Terminal & SSH's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Terminal & SSH sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and C Shell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

C Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Terminal & SSH's written reviews are positive against 56% of C Shell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Terminal & SSH ships an update every 2 weeks, C Shell every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Terminal & SSH | C Shell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247/reviews) | **[4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-shell-c-language-compiler/id1610447913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 74 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavlo Kravchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474839903) | [Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441899762) |

## What reviewers say

### Terminal & SSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-and-ssh/id1558156247)

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

**Highlights:** SSH connection with key authentication, SFTP file transfer, Network tools (ping, ifconfig, etc.), Local text editor with syntax highlighting, Command snippets, Code editor, Terminal theme customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Five connections | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twenty connections | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinity connections | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🆓 Free of charge
- 🚫 No ads
- 💻 Great for remote server management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⚠️ Not working on older iOS versions
- 🖱️ UI needs improvement
- ⌨️ Bluetooth keyboard arrow keys not working
- 🔄 App crashes on loading

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### C Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-shell-c-language-compiler/id1610447913)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C Shell Advanced Version | $4.49 | per month |
| Permanently unlock advanced | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Terminal & SSH free?

Terminal & SSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### 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 4.3 out of 5 from 105 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 2 weeks, and C Shell every 3 months. Most recently, Terminal & SSH was updated on October 11, 2026 and C Shell on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*