Termify vs GoShell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Termify
Manage servers, transfer files, and automate tasks with advanced SSH security and AI assistance. Offers features like SFTP, command snippets, and cross-device synchronization for efficient workflow management.
- Advanced SSH security with key support
- Biometric and FIDO2 hardware key authentication
- SFTP file transfer with drag-and-drop
- Snippet command automation and broadcast mode
- AI-powered command suggestions and explanations
- Cross-device synchronization
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TERMIFY – Professional SSH Client + AI Assistant Manage servers, transfer files, and automate workflows with military-grade security and AI-powered assistance. --- Why Termify? * Advanced SSH Security: Connect with RSA, Ed25519, ECDSA key support. Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID) protects your credentials. FIDO2 hardware key support for enterprise-grade security. Your keys never leave your device. * SSH Terminal & Server Management: Securely access remote servers with advanced connection options. Port forwarding for secure tunneling. Host chaining (jump hosts) to reach servers behind firewalls. Environment variables for flexible session configuration. * SFTP File Transfer: Drag-and-drop file uploads and downloads with multi-session support. Track transfer progress and manage remote files effortlessly between your device and servers. * Snippet Command Automation: Save frequently-used commands as reusable snippets. Set custom environment variables per connection. Run scripts across multiple servers simultaneously with broadcast mode. Build efficient workflows without repetitive typing. * AI Command Assistant: Get smart command suggestions based on your context. Let AI help you write, explain, and troubleshoot shell commands—even if you're not a terminal expert. * Sync Across Devices: Keeps your SSH configs, keys, and preferences available on all your Apple devices. Perfect For: * DevOps engineers managing cloud infrastructure * Security professionals requiring FIDO2 compliance * System administrators accessing jump hosts * Developers with port forwarding needs * Database admins tunneling to remote databases * IT professionals working remotely --- Terms: https://termify.sh/term-condition Privacy: https://termify.sh/privacy-policy Support: support@termify.sh
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: Termify at 5.0 against GoShell's 4.5. Termify also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). GoShell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). 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. Termify sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GoShell asks for nothing beyond the download.
Termify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Termify ships an update weekly, GoShell every 10 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Termify | GoShell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maple Labs Co., Ltd | POSH GROUP LIMITED |
Customer experience
Termify
GoShell
In-app purchases
Termify
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
GoShell
No in-app purchases








