ServerBox vs GoodTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ServerBox
Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.
- SSH client
- SFTP client
- Docker/Podman management
- Snippet feature (experimental)
- Ping utility
- Open Source
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This project is completely OPEN SOURCE. You can click the "App Support" button near the score below to download other system versions or compile them by yourself. - Status charts for CPU, sensors, GPU, and other metrics; an SSH terminal; SFTP; RDP and VNC; Docker, process, and service management; and S.M.A.R.T. - Platform features include biometric authentication, push notifications, home-screen widgets, a watchOS app, and system color themes. - 16 languages.
GoodTerm
A modern remote terminal and server companion for Linux/macOS. Connect via SSH or Mosh, monitor system health, transfer files, and run saved commands. Features cross-device sync and an AI assistant for command suggestions.
- SSH and Mosh secure remote access
- Live system health monitoring
- File transfer and port forwarding
- Saved snippets and batch execution
- Cross-device workspace sync
- AI assistant for command help
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GoodTerm is a modern remote terminal and server companion for Linux/MacOS infrastructure. Connect with SSH or Mosh, monitor system health in real time, transfer files, run saved snippets across machines, and keep your workspace in sync across devices. Built for focused remote work, GoodTerm combines powerful server tools with a clean, polished experience. Features: Secure remote access with SSH and Mosh Live Linux monitoring for CPU, memory, disk, network, and NVIDIA GPU status Smooth terminal experience designed for Apple platforms File transfer and port forwarding Snippets and batch execution for repetitive workflows Cross-device sync for machines, identities, snippets, and settings AI assistant for command suggestions, explanations, and troubleshooting Whether you manage one server or many, GoodTerm helps you stay fast, informed, and in control. Privacy Policy: https://goodterm.playstone.top/privacy Terms of Use: https://goodterm.playstone.top/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ServerBox at none against GoodTerm's 2. ServerBox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (93 vs 7). GoodTerm's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. GoodTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ServerBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ServerBox against 5.0 for GoodTerm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerBox has 93 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of ServerBox's written reviews are positive against 100% of GoodTerm's.
ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, GoodTerm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerBox | GoodTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (93 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 吐司工作室 | PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
ServerBox
GoodTerm
Bugs and requests
ServerBox
Reported bugs
11 issues- Server list disk tab unit error (GB displayed as MB, TB as GB)
- App crashes on iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
- App becomes laggy and unresponsive after update
- Adjusting order requires app restart
- App crashes on iOS 12
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- Startup consistently calls Face ID, making it unusable
- Add server button is hidden and cannot be revealed
- Cannot get Debian 12 docker status
- 2FA login to serv00 servers fails
- Cannot reconnect after connection lost
- Auto-capitalization of first letter in code input
Requested features
14 requests- Option to revert to old network/disk tab display
- Fix unit display errors in disk tab
- Support for iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
- Support for iOS 12 crash
- Support for 2FA login on serv00
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- Automatically add current tag when creating new server config
- Support for server jump/intermediate servers
- Option to change app icon
- More diverse color options for UI elements
- Add notes below buttons for clarity
- Support for Windows 10/11
- Web version deployable via Docker
- Focus on network card speed instead of connection count
- Support for IPv6
GoodTerm
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ServerBox
No in-app purchases
GoodTerm
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$14.991 Year
