ServerBox vs Terminal
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. Support for major Linux distributions. Support SSH, SFTP, docker/podman management, snippet.(experimental feature) Support Ping.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServerBox at 91% against Terminal's 49%. ServerBox also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ServerBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
ServerBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 110 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of ServerBox's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.
ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerBox | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (90 ratings) — better | 4.4 (110 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews — better | 48.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 90 | 110 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 吐司工作室 | Soufiane Benabid |
Customer experience
ServerBox
Terminal
Bugs and requests
ServerBox
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
ServerBox
No in-app purchases
Terminal
- Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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- Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year
