Comparison

Get Console vs FortiExplorer Go

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

Head to head
About

Get Console

This app provides comprehensive terminal access for network equipment, supporting serial, SSHv2, and Telnet connections. It offers advanced features like scripting, screen sharing, and cloud integration for efficient management and remote support.

Highlights
  • Serial connectivity via Airconsole or Redpark cables
  • SSHv2 and Telnet terminal emulation
  • Multi-session tabbed interface
  • Powerful scripting for automation
  • Instant screen sharing for remote support
  • Integrated TFTP server
  • Dropbox and iCloud integration for logs and scripts
Features
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Get Console is a powerful and complete terminal app that provides physical serial console access to network and other equipment as well as SSHv2, Telnet, Scripting, TFTP Server, full Logging, integration with Dropbox, iCloud and instant Screen Sharing. Please read below for Full information. Features: - Serial Connectivity: Use our Airconsole (Serial over Wifi or Bluetooth Low Energy), or Redpark L2-RJ45 and L2-RJ45V physical cables to provide direct Serial Console port access to supported equipment (Adapt L2-RJ45 Cable to DB9, DEX or DB25 with adaptors available at www.get-console.com) - Full Terminal: Also provides Telnet and SSH(v2) terminal (over Wifi or 3G). VT100 emulation. Supports password authentication, generate or import SSH Keys easily via clipboard - Multi Session: run concurrent Serial, SSH and Telnet sessions in tabs, and cut/paste between sessions. Each session runs independently and can be backgrounded. Many Many Advanced Terminal Features: - Powerful Scripting of terminal sessions allows for automation of many common terminal tasks, including auto-responding to terminal output and auto-upload of log files. - Easily share your iPad/iPhones terminal window with remote web users to provide remote access to your console sessions - useful for remote support, teaching or for Disaster Recovery - Connection Manager for organizing Serial / Telnet / SSH saved sessions which can be imported/exported via iTunes - Free web based conversion utility to convert existing PuTTY and SecureCRT(r) saved connections into Get Console format. - Fully configurable terminal settings including baud rate, parity, flow control, scroll buffer and column width - Integrated Cut/Copy/Paste directly from terminal window and slide-out clipboard viewer - Integrated TFTP Server for WIFI/3G upload and download of files - Bluetooth Keyboard Support - Rapid configuration of common configuration tasks via shortcuts (common command drop down) and pre-configured (and user changeable) shortcut buttons - Free integrated cloud storage on get-console.com or Dropbox.com for log files and configuration scripts - integrates directly into your iPad or iPhone ready for pasting to console window - full logging of terminal session to individual session files that can be attached to emails, downloaded via iTunes or uploaded to your own repository on the get-console.com website ***NOTE*** Serial Connectivity requires either our Airconsole Adaptor, or a supported Redpark cable to work - part code L2-RJ45V - purchase from www.get-console.com/shop or from redpark.com directly. Does NOT work with Redpark C2 or L2-DB9 cable. If DB9, Null Modem or DB-25 connectivity is required, use an adaptor also available from our website.

About

FortiExplorer Go

Monitor, manage, and configure Fortinet devices remotely. This app provides real-time status, easy device registration, and cloud access for IT administrators and security professionals. Stay updated with instant alerts and security insights from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time device monitoring
  • Remote device management
  • Simplified device registration
  • Cloud-enabled management
  • Instant event notifications
  • Bluetooth device configuration
Features
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FortiExplorer Go makes it easy to monitor, manage, and configure Fortinet devices directly from your mobile device. Whether you are an IT administrator or a security professional, stay in control with secure, cloud-enabled management tools. Key Features: Fortinet Device Monitoring and Management – Get real-time status and control your devices on the go. Easy Device Registration – Simplified registration for FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiExtender, and more. Cloud Access – Manage devices from GateCloud and EdgeCloud anytime, anywhere. FortiGate Event Notifications – Stay updated with instant alerts and security insights. Bluetooth Configuration – Set up and manage Fortinet devices without a wired connection. Stay secure and connected with FortiExplorer Go. Download now and take your Fortinet device management mobile.

Screenshots

Get Console4 screens
FortiExplorer Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

Get Console and FortiExplorer Go both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Get Console's written reviews are positive against 0% of FortiExplorer Go's. Get Console also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). FortiExplorer Go's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Get Console against 3.0 for FortiExplorer Go. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Get Console's written reviews are positive against 0% of FortiExplorer Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Get Console ships an update every 3 months, FortiExplorer Go every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Get Console versus FortiExplorer Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGet ConsoleFortiExplorer Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (35 ratings)3.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmix Capital LimitedFortinet

Customer experience

Get Console

All ratings34 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative35.5%

FortiExplorer Go

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative91.7%

In-app purchases

None

Get Console

No in-app purchases

None

FortiExplorer Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Get Console free?
Get Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FortiExplorer Go free?
FortiExplorer Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Get Console or FortiExplorer Go?
FortiExplorer Go is rated higher. Get Console averages 2.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while FortiExplorer Go averages 3.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Get Console or FortiExplorer Go have ads?
Neither Get Console nor FortiExplorer Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Get Console or FortiExplorer Go?
Get Console ships an update every 3 months, and FortiExplorer Go every 11 months. Most recently, Get Console was updated on November 1, 2026 and FortiExplorer Go on November 3, 2026.

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