Comparison

Terminal vs CarDeck

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

CarDeck

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CarDeck keeps every vehicle you own organised — what you've spent, what's been done, and what's due next. YOUR WHOLE GARAGE Add every car you own, from the daily driver to the weekend toy. Each car gets its own card with the details that matter to you: odometer, rego and insurance status, next service, running costs and more. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Log services and repairs with costs, odometer readings, notes and photos. Set maintenance reminders by date or distance and let CarDeck tell you when something's due. FUEL, EV & PLUG-IN HYBRID Log petrol fills, EV charging, or both — CarDeck understands PHEVs properly and tracks fuel economy and electric consumption separately. See your average, best and worst economy at a glance. UNITS THAT MATCH EACH CAR Every car keeps its own units: km or miles, kW or HP, and fuel economy in L/100km, US MPG or UK MPG. An Aussie ute, a US import and a UK classic can live in one garage, each showing the numbers the way they should. COSTS, LOANS & LEASES Track every dollar by category with clear charts. Financing a car? CarDeck tracks loan and lease payment schedules, deposits, extra repayments and remaining balance. REMINDERS THAT WORK Registration, insurance, services, payments and your own custom reminders — with notifications so renewals never sneak up on you. REPORTS & RECORDS Export clean PDF reports of service history, fuel logs and costs — handy when selling a car or claiming expenses. Attach photos and documents (receipts, invoices, insurance papers) to keep everything in one place. SOLD A CAR? Archive it. The full history stays safe and searchable without cluttering your garage. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. No analytics. No ads. Your data lives on your iPhone (and your own iCloud backup) — never on anyone's server. The developer cannot see your data, full stop. Built by a car enthusiast in Australia who wanted one honest app for the whole garage.

Screenshots

Terminal4 screens
CarDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CarDeck at none against Terminal's 4. Terminal's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. CarDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Terminal versus CarDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalCarDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoufiane BenabidALI NAZARI

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

CarDeck

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

CarDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarDeck free?
CarDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal or CarDeck have ads?
Neither Terminal nor CarDeck shows ads.

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