Comparison

Terminal vs EV

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

EV

Features
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Calculate Distance Possible by inputting either… Vehicle’s Displayed Kms/Miles & Battery % Or Vehicle’s Displayed kWh/100 & Battery % Calculate Charge kWh & Resulting Range by inputting… Charged To Battery % * Battery Degradation adjustment possible. * Mode Selection and adjustment possible. * Battery Settings and Calculation Methods have Instructions to help using the App. * EV-EziR will help you plan a trip quickly and easily by calculating… How far you can travel to your “Minimum Battery Setting” with your “Current Battery %” (SOC). What % Charge you need for a required Distance. * Results are easily re-calculated en route by adjusting the App’s kWh/100 to the same as your Vehicle and distance remaining. * EV-EziR caters for both Km and Miles. * Charging Results Range, kWh and Charge % are Calculated automatically by adjusting the Charged To % Stepper. Note: Results are approximate but as close as possible to actual but… You will have to have the correct Battery Size entered to get accurate results. (Battery kWh size varies within the same model of a vehicle). Results will change with conditions and/or driving style… This app is for informational purposes only. The developer is not responsible for misuse or any outcomes resulting from its use.

Screenshots

Terminal4 screens
EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV at none against Terminal's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. EV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal ships an update every 9 days, EV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Terminal versus EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoufiane BenabidGuy MacDonald

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

EV

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

EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV free?
EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal or EV have ads?
Neither Terminal nor EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terminal or EV?
Terminal ships an update every 9 days, and EV weekly. Most recently, Terminal was updated on October 26, 2026 and EV on October 25, 2026.

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