GoodTerm vs Chaterm
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
Chaterm
This app allows users to execute commands in natural language, automate tasks with AI agents, and diagnose/repair system faults. It offers explainable and auditable command generation with interactive security confirmations.
- Natural language command execution
- AI agent automation
- Fault diagnosis and repair
- Explainable and auditable commands
- Interactive security confirmations
- Semantic parsing and intent alignment
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What can you do with Chaterm Execute commands in natural language: Express your requirements in one sentence, automatically generate and execute secure and auditable commands. Agent Automation: Set goals → Plan steps → Execute commands → Complete tasks. Fault diagnosis and repair: Capable of understanding the output error messages and automatically analyzing to locate problems in a large number of system logs Core capabilities and characteristics Natural language understanding: Semantic parsing and intent alignment across command families. Explainable and auditable: Review plans and commands before execution; After execution, keep records for easy retrospection and compliance. Security and Confirmation: Interactive confirmation before critical operations to reduce the risk of accidental deletion or modification. Applicable population Developer/DevOps/SRE: Daily Operations and maintenance, scripting, and troubleshooting for efficiency improvement. Learners and beginners: You can safely complete tasks without rote memorization of commands. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chaterm at fortnightly against GoodTerm's every 2 months. Chaterm also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Chaterm sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GoodTerm ships an update every 2 months, Chaterm fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodTerm | Chaterm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PLAYSTONE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | INTSIG PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
GoodTerm
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In-app purchases
GoodTerm
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$14.991 Year
Chaterm
- Pro Monthly$19.001 Month
- Ultra Monthly$59.001 Month
- Pro Yearly$199.001 Year
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- Ultra Yearly$599.001 Year
- Pro Monthly$19.00
- Ultra Monthly$59.00
- Pro Yearly$199.00
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- Ultra Yearly$599.00









