Comparison

ShellHistory vs Terminal File Manager Advanced

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

Head to head
About

ShellHistory

Browse and search shell history collected from macOS devices. Organize commands into notebooks, back up and sync history via iCloud, and view statistics. Supports popular shells like zsh, bash, and fish.

Highlights
  • Browse shell history from macOS
  • Full-text search capabilities
  • Backup and sync via private iCloud
  • Organize commands in notebooks
  • View statistics over time
  • Supports zsh, bash, and fish shells
Features
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ShellHistory for iPhone and iPad shows the shell history your Macs record with ShellHistory for Mac, synced through your private iCloud. It doesn't record commands itself. With ShellHistory you can: • Search your shell history, and filter it by shell, machine, session, directory, exit status or date. • See a command's details: when and where it ran, how it ended, how long it took, and every other run of it. • Explore how you work on the Statistics page: activity over time, success rate, exit codes and what they mean, your busiest hours and days, the slowest and most used commands, and your streak. • Keep the commands you need in notebooks, with placeholders like {{version}} filled in before you copy. • Have Apple Intelligence explain a command, on your device. • Find passwords, tokens and keys in your history and delete them on all your devices. • Search your history from Shortcuts, Spotlight and Siri. On iPad and the iPhone Duo, the history, a command's details and your notebooks fit side by side. Privacy Your history stays on your devices and in your private iCloud database, in encrypted fields. ShellHistory has no account and no servers of its own, and collects no data. ShellHistory is made by an independent developer. Questions, suggestions and bug reports: support@loshadki.app. Help: https://loshadki.app/shellhistory/

About

Terminal File Manager Advanced

This app offers advanced file management with a terminal-inspired interface. It allows wireless file transfer, secure storage, and code editing for various programming languages. Ideal for power users needing robust control over their device's files.

Highlights
  • Terminal-inspired interface
  • FTP server for wireless transfer
  • Secure vault with biometric lock
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Nearby device file transfer
Features
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The ultimate file manager for power users. Organize, secure, and transfer files with a sleek terminal-inspired interface. Turn your iPhone and iPad into a wireless file server. Browse, transfer, encrypt, and edit any file — fast, private, and wrapped in a slick terminal‑inspired interface. No account. No ads. Your files never leave your device unless you choose to send them. KEY FEATURES • FTP Server - Turn your iPhone into an FTP server. Transfer files wirelessly from any computer • WiFi File Transfer - Share files between devices on the same network instantly • Secure Vault - Protect sensitive files with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode • Code Editor - Edit Swift, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS & 20+ languages with syntax highlighting • Cloud Integration - Access iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox & OneDrive through iOS Files • Nearby Transfer - Send files to nearby Apple devices using peer-to-peer connectivity FILE MANAGEMENT • Browse, copy, move, rename & delete files • Create folders and organize your documents • Compress & extract ZIP archives • Batch operations for multiple files • Smart search across all your files • Sort by name, date, size or type • Grid and list view options MEDIA & DOCUMENTS • Built-in photo & video viewer • PDF reader with page thumbnails • Music player with background playback • Image editor with filters & adjustments • Markdown viewer • Document preview for Office files PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS • Notes app with rich text formatting • Bookmarks for quick folder access • Recent files for fast access • Trash bin with recovery option • File information & metadata viewer • Duplicate file finder SECURITY • App lock with biometric authentication • Private vault for sensitive documents • Secure file encryption • No cloud dependency - files stay on device CUSTOMIZATION • Multiple themes including dark mode • Terminal-style green interface • Adjustable font sizes • Customizable home screen layout TRANSFER OPTIONS • FTP server with configurable port & credentials • WiFi HTTP server for browser access • Nearby device discovery • Import from Photos, Files & other apps • Share extension support Perfect for developers, students, professionals & anyone who needs powerful file management on iOS. Download now and take control of your files!

Screenshots

ShellHistory4 screens
Terminal File Manager Advanced4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShellHistory at 91% against Terminal File Manager Advanced's 33%. ShellHistory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Terminal File Manager Advanced's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $13.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

ShellHistory costs $13.99 and Terminal File Manager Advanced $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShellHistory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of ShellHistory's written reviews are positive against 33% of Terminal File Manager Advanced's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellHistory ships an update every 11 months, Terminal File Manager Advanced every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ShellHistory versus Terminal File Manager Advanced: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellHistoryTerminal File Manager Advanced
Price$13.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#173 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoshadki, LLCAneesh Pradeep

Customer experience

ShellHistory

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Terminal File Manager Advanced

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ShellHistory

No in-app purchases

None

Terminal File Manager Advanced

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShellHistory free?
ShellHistory costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal File Manager Advanced free?
Terminal File Manager Advanced costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShellHistory or Terminal File Manager Advanced?
ShellHistory is rated higher. ShellHistory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Terminal File Manager Advanced averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do ShellHistory or Terminal File Manager Advanced have ads?
Neither ShellHistory nor Terminal File Manager Advanced shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellHistory or Terminal File Manager Advanced?
ShellHistory ships an update every 11 months, and Terminal File Manager Advanced every 6 weeks. Most recently, ShellHistory was updated on October 27, 2026 and Terminal File Manager Advanced on October 25, 2026.

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