SSHUI vs GoShell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSHUI
This app provides a streamlined terminal experience for mobile devices, simplifying input and offering robust file management. It allows for easy server file editing and visual server status monitoring, enhancing productivity for developers.
- Simplified terminal input
- SFTP file management
- Visual server status display
- Online text file editing
- Cross-server file transfer
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- The terminal designed for mobile terminals will save you from the headache of terminal input problems. - The convenient file management function allows you to easily manage server files and transfer files between servers. - The visual server status display allows you to see the server status at a glance. - Online text file editing function allows you to easily complete tasks such as modifying configurations and modifying script parameters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GoShell at 4.5 against SSHUI's 4.0. GoShell also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). SSHUI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. SSHUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GoShell asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoShell holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
SSHUI ships an update every 2 weeks, GoShell every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSHUI | GoShell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 德武 杨 | POSH GROUP LIMITED |
Customer experience
SSHUI
GoShell
In-app purchases
SSHUI
- 1 Month1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- 12 Months$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Unlock$69.99
GoShell
No in-app purchases








