iTerminus vs GoShell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTerminus
A fast and secure SSH terminal for managing servers and remote devices. Offers SFTP file transfer, customizable terminal screens, and multiple authentication methods. Ideal for developers and system administrators.
- Fast and secure SSH connections
- SFTP file transfer
- Customizable terminal screen
- Multiple authentication methods
- Xterm/VT100 support
- Font and color customization
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iTerminus: SSH Client Terminal Fast, Secure, & Powerful SSH Client iTerminus is a lightning-fast, secure, and feature-rich SSH terminal app designed for developers, system admins, and IT professionals. Effortlessly connect to and manage your servers, cloud infrastructure, and remote devices from anywhere in the world. Secure & Reliable SSH Terminal - Encrypted connections to keep your data and credentials safe - Multiple authentication methods: Password-based login - Supports Xterm/VT100 for a smooth terminal experience - Customizable terminal screen: Personalize colors, fonts & layout SFTP File Transfer - Upload & download files between your device and remote servers - Manage files effortlessly within the app Customization & Settings - Set custom fonts & adjust font size for better readability - Import & export data with ease - Customize background & foreground colors to match your preference Snippets - Save frequently used commands as Snippets - Insert Snippets instantly while working in the terminal - Organize your commands for faster workflows Key Features - Beautiful, minimal interface designed for efficiency - Works seamlessly across various server environments - Quick server switching and session management - Lightweight and battery-efficient for long sessions - Need help? Contact us at vrishantakinfotech@gmail.com - Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/6833862b-4498-4afc-90e7-1ea3b680fe0d - Terms of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1355f2d2-90b1-462f-a327-e1bb021f9e98
GoShell
A minimalist, high-performance terminal for engineers, offering fast and reliable remote and local workflows. Manage heterogeneous sessions side by side with multi-layout workspaces and smart resizing. Supports SSH, local shell, serial connections, and ZMODEM file transfers.
- SSH, Local Shell, Serial management
- Multi-Layout Workspace (tabs, grid, floating panes)
- Smart Resizing with adaptive font scaling
- Advanced Font System with per-session settings
- ZMODEM File Transfer (upload/download)
- Connection Organization (folders, search, recent)
- Theming & Appearance customization
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GoShell is a minimalist, high-performance terminal for engineers who want fast, reliable remote and local workflows—without the bloat. Core Capabilities: SSH, Local Shell, Serial: manage heterogeneous sessions side by side. Multi-Layout Workspace: switch between tabs, grid, or free-floating draggable panes. Smart Resizing: precise pty dimension sync (Vim-friendly) with adaptive font scaling. Advanced Font System: per-session and global font size, full system font discovery, monospace detection. ZMODEM File Transfer: seamless sz/rz upload & download with progress tracking. Connection Organization: folder grouping, search, recent list, rich metadata. Keyboard Power: global shortcuts for switching, reconnecting, resizing, clearing, word motion. Theming & Appearance: custom terminal themes, inverted selection, dynamic scrollbar styling. Performance Engine: batched output, debounced renders, memory-safe listener management. Data Portability: encrypted import/export of connections and preferences. Reliability Layer: multi-auth (key + password fallback), connection health monitoring. Why GoShell: Focused: ships only what accelerates real workflows. Fast: tuned rendering and resize pipeline. Compatible: works with macOS servers and many other network appliances. Transparent: actively maintained, versioned from clean git metadata. Ditch heavy clients—work cleaner with GoShell.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoShell at none against iTerminus's 2. iTerminus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. iTerminus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GoShell asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iTerminus against 4.5 for GoShell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminus has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iTerminus ships an update every 2 months, GoShell every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTerminus | GoShell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (16 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ravi Kakadiya | POSH GROUP LIMITED |
Customer experience
iTerminus
GoShell
In-app purchases
iTerminus
- Yearly$9.99
- Lifetime$17.99
GoShell
No in-app purchases









