Comparison

Server Manager vs Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Server Manager

Manage your FileMaker Servers with ease. This app offers iCloud sync, Siri integration, and a dashboard for quick overviews. Perform database actions, manage clients, and configure schedules efficiently.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across devices
  • Siri integration for server info
  • Dashboard with status overview
  • Database actions (open, close, delete)
  • Client management and messaging
  • Schedule creation and monitoring
  • 2FA and Claris ID support
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ServerManager brings FileMaker Server admin to your iPhone and iPad — fully native, beautifully designed, and automation-ready. Monitor databases, manage clients, run schedules, and put routine checks on autopilot with Shortcuts. The same app runs on Mac, where AI tools can connect directly. FREE TIER Start with a single FileMaker server at no cost: - Connect to FileMaker Server 2020, 2021, 2025, or FileMaker Cloud - Live dashboard with server stats, clients, and databases - Monitor schedules as they run - Biometric sign-in with Face ID / Touch ID - Sync across your devices via iCloud Keychain PREMIUM — Subscribe to unlock - Unlimited servers. Add and organize every server you manage, from a client's dev box to your production stack. - Shortcuts & App Intents. 13+ modern intents for servers, databases, clients, and schedules. Build "morning status check" workflows that run from your Home Screen, Siri, or a Focus trigger. - Full server settings editing. General, Folders, Notifications, SSL, Data API, OData, ODBC/JDBC, WPE, CWP, plugins, external auth, licensing, restrict access — every knob the Admin Console exposes, redesigned for touch. - AI integration. Let Claude, Codex, Gemini, and other MCP-compatible AI tools query your servers and databases directly. The MCP bridge runs on your Mac; your iPhone sees the live activity log, approval state, and audit trail. - AI activity log. Every AI tool call — protocol, database, account, outcome — is recorded, filterable, and syncs across your devices via iCloud. - Per-server access control. Choose which servers Shortcuts and AI can touch, with optional biometric gates on destructive actions. DESIGNED FOR APPLE - Native SwiftUI — iPhone, iPad, and Mac - iCloud Keychain syncs servers and credentials across your devices - Biometric gates where it counts - Siri Shortcuts and App Intents throughout - Universal purchase — download on iPhone, iPad, or Mac with a single buy WORKS WITH - FileMaker Server 20, 21, and 22 (2025) - FileMaker Cloud - Any MCP-compatible AI client PRIVACY Your credentials live in Keychain and never leave your devices. The MCP server (when running on Mac) binds to localhost only — AI tools on the same Mac can reach it, nothing on your network can. Every AI action lands in the activity log.

About

Terminal

This advanced client provides developers with a streamlined way to manage Linux, SSH, Telnet, and SFTP connections. It offers features like AI assistance for server building, multi-tab management, and integrated editors to enhance productivity and simplify remote access.

Highlights
  • SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP support
  • AI chatbot for server building assistance
  • Personalized themes and fonts per connection
  • Multi-tab interface for simultaneous sessions
  • SFTP file manager with nano and vim editors
  • Connection history and saved snippets
  • Vaults, multi-team, groups, and tags organization
Features
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Terminal is the most advanced SSH client in the market, designed by developers for developers. Access everything with just one tap. Say goodbye to the hassle of re-entering IP addresses, ports, and passwords. Key features: - Support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. - AI chatbot to assist in building your servers instead of browsing the web for generic commands. - Personalization of theme and font settings for each connection in your terminal. - Management of multiple sessions simultaneously with a convenient multi-tab interface. - SFTP file manager and integrated editors nano and vim. - Easy and fast terminal connect. - Use of snippets to run your most frequently used commands and save time. - Saving of all connections history to keep track of your workload. - Support for vaults and multi-team functionality. - Organization of your terminal using groups and tags. - Keychain support with different login options. We hope to deliver a more productive and enjoyable remote access for developers, so please do not hesitate to contact us in case you desire a new feature or just to say hello. Terms of use: https://shella.me/terms Privacy policy: https://shella.me/privacy

Screenshots

Server Manager4 screens
Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Terminal at 4.4 against Server Manager's 1.0. Terminal also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Server Manager's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Server Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 110 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Server Manager's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Server Manager ships an update weekly, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Server Manager versus Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServer ManagerTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1110 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonolithic AppsSoufiane Benabid

Customer experience

Server Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Terminal

All ratings110 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Server Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • SSH unable to connect after v3.4 update
  • Crashes when attempting to connect
  • Backspace/delete key not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Guest option more prominent
  • iPad optimization
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Server Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Server Manager free?
Server Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Server Manager or Terminal?
Terminal is rated higher. Server Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Terminal averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.
Do Server Manager or Terminal have ads?
Neither Server Manager nor Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Server Manager or Terminal?
Server Manager ships an update weekly, and Terminal every 9 days. Most recently, Server Manager was updated on June 8, 2026 and Terminal on September 24, 2026.

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