Boxes.dev vs CoTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boxes.dev
Manage your cloud-based development environments from your mobile device. Seamlessly transition coding sessions between your computer and the app. Requires an existing account to begin.
- Cloud development environment management
- Continue coding sessions on mobile
- Requires existing account
- Cross-device synchronization
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Manage your boxes.dev cloud development environments on the go! Start coding sessions on your computer, then continue them in the app. This app requires an existing boxes.dev account to get started.
CoTerm
Control your development environment and automate tasks directly from your phone. This tool provides a real terminal experience for running code, managing remote servers, and executing commands anywhere, anytime.
- Run code and automate tasks remotely
- SSH connection with real terminal
- Execute commands and manage workflows
- Control multiple sessions
- Real-time progress monitoring
- AI-assisted development workflows
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CoTerm – AI Coding Terminal is a mobile remote control tool for developers. Run code, automate CLI workflows, and manage your development environment directly from your phone. Turn your mobile device into a powerful terminal interface. Execute commands, monitor tasks, and control your workflows anytime, anywhere. What you can do • Run code and automate tasks in remote environments • Connect via SSH with a real terminal experience • Execute commands and manage development workflows • Control multiple sessions and switch instantly • Monitor progress and results in real time Built for Developers & AI Workflows CoTerm is designed for developers, AI engineers, and technical users who need real control over code, tasks, and terminal environments — not just chat. Perfect for: • CLI and terminal users • Remote server management • Coding and automation workflows • AI-assisted development workflows Subscriptions and In-App Purchases CoTerm offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features: Subscription plans: • Monthly subscription • Yearly subscription (includes a 7-day free trial, if eligible) Notes: • Eligible users can access a 7-day free trial, after which the subscription will automatically renew as a yearly plan • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings • Prices may vary by region and are displayed in the App Store Important Notes CoTerm provides remote terminal and automation capabilities. Performance may vary depending on network conditions and server configuration. Privacy and Terms Privacy Policy https://coterm-site.pages.dev/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxes.dev at none against CoTerm's 2. CoTerm's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. CoTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Boxes.dev asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Boxes.dev against 5.0 for CoTerm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Boxes.dev | CoTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ND Innovations LLC | 思亮 刘 |
Customer experience
Boxes.dev
CoTerm
In-app purchases
Boxes.dev
No in-app purchases
CoTerm
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
