Comparison

Terminal vs Carthago Identity

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Carthago Identity

Features
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My application helps user to scan employer badge or QR code to know some informations of user badge like : name, phone number, face photo, badge number, and to ensure the badge is associated with the same user using the badge and also can modifie the number badge for any employer

Screenshots

Terminal4 screens
Carthago Identity1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carthago Identity at none against Terminal's 4. Carthago Identity also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Carthago Identity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal ships an update every 9 days, Carthago Identity every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Terminal versus Carthago Identity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalCarthago Identity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoufiane BenabidGhenam Noureddine

Bugs and 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

Carthago Identity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Terminal - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Terminal - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Terminal - Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Terminal - Yearly$69.991 Year
None

Carthago Identity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Carthago Identity free?
Carthago Identity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal or Carthago Identity have ads?
Neither Terminal nor Carthago Identity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terminal or Carthago Identity?
Terminal ships an update every 9 days, and Carthago Identity every 6 weeks. Most recently, Terminal was updated on October 26, 2026 and Carthago Identity on October 3, 2026.

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