Comparison

Terminal vs Remote Helper

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

Remote Helper

Features
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"Hello. I'm Remote Helper. Type on your phone, I'll type on your computer." Meet Remote Helper. He turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless keyboard or remote for your Mac or Windows PC. Everything travels over your own Wi-Fi and you can connect multiple source and target devices at the same time. Connection requires the Remote Helper Listener to be installed on your target devices, it can be downloaded here: https://github.com/Frazilpop/Remote-Helper-Listener The first time a new device connects, a window shows a 6-digit code – type it on the device once and it's trusted from then on.

Screenshots

Terminal4 screens
Remote Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Helper at none against Terminal's 4. Remote Helper also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). 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. Terminal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Remote Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal ships an update every 9 days, Remote Helper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Terminal versus Remote Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminalRemote Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (110 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings110 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoufiane BenabidFraser Mackenzie

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

Remote Helper

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

Remote Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal free?
Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Helper free?
Remote Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terminal or Remote Helper have ads?
Neither Terminal nor Remote Helper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terminal or Remote Helper?
Terminal ships an update every 9 days, and Remote Helper every 2 days. Most recently, Terminal was updated on September 24, 2026 and Remote Helper on September 10, 2026.

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