Comparison

GoodTerm vs ServerDoor

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

ServerDoor

Features
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ServerDoor allows you to use your smartphone like a secure door for remote access to your personal server. A user-friendly session manager with a simple and intuitive interface, a full-featured terminal emulator that supports gesture control, as well as a tool for working with SSH keys - now all those thing can be placed in your pocket. Connect to your servers with using telnet and ssh protocols to administrate them in any situation anytime. Main advantages and functions: -The tool for working with SSH keys allows you to generate them, as well as to import and export them. RSA, DSA, EC, ED25519 keys are supported, and the openssh-key-v1 format is used to store them. -Thanks to the built-in password manager, you do not have to keep in mind the passwords for each server and key. The password database is stored on the device and encrypted with AES256-CBC using the master key. You can manage the password manager or disable it altogether in the settings. -Snippets system will be useful for advanced shell admins and can be used for make scripts those you can call from terminal session anytime. -Export and import app data features allows you exchange data between different devices or make backups anytime. -Convenient gesture control makes it possible to change the font size in the terminal by simply stretching instead of constantly switching to settings, and sticky scrolling allows you to quickly navigate even in the most voluminous sessions. • Advanced terminal emulator, supports most ESC sequences, SGR and utf8 encoding. • Additional keyboard and hot buttons, allow you to use most commands and keyboard shortcuts, as well as emulate mouse clicks in terminal applications. -Supports simultaneous operation of an unlimited number of running sessions, including in the background, when the application is minimized. -The ability to manually set a limit on the number of lines stored for each session (or disable the limit altogether), allows you to flexibly configure the device's memory consumption by running sessions. Whether you want to store the whole session or set a hard limit to save memory is up to you. -To save memory, session data is compressed and stored in a fragmented way, which allows you to turn off the limit and store even the most voluminous sessions without large buffer allocation errors. Tired of Telnet clients cutting HTTP responses without even allowing you to view the header? Then this app is for you!

Screenshots

GoodTerm4 screens
ServerDoor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ServerDoor at every 8 days against GoodTerm's every 2 months. GoodTerm's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. GoodTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ServerDoor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodTerm ships an update every 2 months, ServerDoor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GoodTerm versus ServerDoor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodTermServerDoor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDOleg Gutlyanskiy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GoodTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$14.991 Year
1 purchases

ServerDoor

One-time1
  • Premium features$4.99

Questions

Is GoodTerm free?
GoodTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServerDoor free?
ServerDoor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoodTerm or ServerDoor have ads?
Neither GoodTerm nor ServerDoor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodTerm or ServerDoor?
GoodTerm ships an update every 2 months, and ServerDoor every 8 days. Most recently, GoodTerm was updated on October 14, 2026 and ServerDoor on October 9, 2026.

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