Comparison

Nex Terminal vs GoShell

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

Head to head
About

Nex Terminal

Manage multiple servers and files with this versatile SSH and SFTP client. Offers basic terminal functions, iCloud sync, and extensive file management tools. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features like unlimited transfers and a text editor with syntax highlighting.

Highlights
  • Unlimited server management
  • iCloud data sync
  • Extensive file management
  • Port forwarding
  • Snippets automation
  • Syntax highlighting text editor (Pro)
Features
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Nex Terminal Free Version - Unlimited server management, group management - Basic terminal functions - iPad with external Keyboard support - iCloud data sync on multiple devices - Snippets - One click quick copying of terminal sessions - 20 terminal themes - 2 port forwarding rules - 500MB file size transfer limit - File management (upload, download, compress, decompress, copy, delete, rename, image view, file permissions, copy path, search, follow ssh path) - cursor style setting - Keep alive setting - Scrollback setting - Switch between dark and light appearance Nex Terminal Pro Version - All functions of the free version - 300+beautiful terminal themes - Multi-hop jump hosts - Unlimited number of port forwarding rules - Snippets automation on multiple targets - Unlimited file transfer size - Resume from breakpoint - Text editor, support syntax highlighting - Membership Badge Identification - Unlock all Pro features on Mac, iPhone and iPad

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Nex Terminal4 screens
GoShell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoShell at none against Nex Terminal's 14. Nex Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ads, device support 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. Nex Terminal sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. GoShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nex Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nex Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, GoShell every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nex Terminal versus GoShell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNex TerminalGoShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer贝贝 尚POSH GROUP LIMITED

Customer experience

Nex Terminal

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.9%

GoShell

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Nex Terminal

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time13
  • 30-day Pro benefitsFree
  • 10元优惠Free
  • 14-day Pro trial$0.99
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  • 30元优惠$3.00
  • 50元优惠$5.00
  • Pro Yearly$7.99
  • Nex Terminal Mini$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime Upgrade Discount$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$16.99
  • Pro Lifetime$18.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • 一年Pro$29.99
None

GoShell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nex Terminal free?
Nex Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoShell free?
GoShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nex Terminal or GoShell?
Nex Terminal is rated higher. Nex Terminal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GoShell averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Nex Terminal or GoShell have ads?
Neither Nex Terminal nor GoShell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nex Terminal or GoShell?
Nex Terminal ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoShell every 10 months. Most recently, Nex Terminal was updated on September 22, 2026 and GoShell on September 10, 2026.

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