GoodTerm vs Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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: GoodTerm at 100% against Terminal's 49%. GoodTerm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (110 vs 7). On price, 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
Both are free to download. GoodTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.
GoodTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Terminal has 110 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GoodTerm's written reviews are positive against 49% of Terminal's.
GoodTerm ships an update every 2 months, Terminal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodTerm | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.4 (110 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 48.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 110 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Soufiane Benabid |
Customer experience
GoodTerm
Terminal
Bugs and requests
GoodTerm
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
GoodTerm
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$14.991 Year
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
