Comparison

Goroterm vs BalauDeck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Goroterm

Features
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Goroterm is a modern SSH terminal client built for developers and operators who need quick, reliable access to remote servers from their iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES • Multi-session tabs — connect to multiple servers or open several shells to the same host, switch between them instantly • tmux integration — list, attach, create, rename, and kill tmux sessions directly from the UI; seamless reattach on reconnect • SFTP file browser — browse remote directories, preview files, upload and download with background transfer • Voice input — dictate commands with on-device speech recognition • Clipboard image paste — drop images into terminal output on supported servers • Quick action bar — Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, PgUp/PgDn, and Ctrl+J always one tap away • Server monitor — at-a-glance CPU, memory, and disk usage for the connected host • Claude usage dashboard — track token usage if your server runs the Claude CLI • Secure credential storage — passwords and private keys encrypted on-device; never synced • Host key verification — full known_hosts workflow with change detection • Automatic reconnect — survives network changes, background/foreground transitions, and temporary disconnects • Dark theme by default, built to minimize eye strain during long sessions Goroterm is engineered to feel fast on mobile: no-jank scrolling, proper IME handling, and a quick action bar that keeps your thumbs on glass instead of hunting through sub-menus. Connections stay alive in the background so you can return to the same prompt you left. PRIVACY Your SSH credentials never leave your device. Goroterm does not collect analytics, tracking identifiers, or usage data. See the privacy policy for details. Requires an existing SSH server to connect to.

About

BalauDeck

Manage your servers with this all-in-one client. It supports SSH, SFTP, tunnels, and MySQL/MariaDB databases, offering a real interactive shell and file browser. Features include split panes, resilient connections, and cross-device sync for seamless server management.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal with interactive shell
  • SFTP browser with file management
  • SSH tunnel port forwarding
  • MySQL/MariaDB client with SQL editor
  • Split panes and full-screen modes
  • Resilient connections with auto-reconnect
  • Cross-device sync for connections
Features
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BalauDeck is an all-in-one client for the servers you already run — SSH, SFTP, SSH tunnels, and MySQL/MariaDB — in one fast, native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. • SSH terminal — a real interactive shell (xterm), password or key auth, host-key verification, and an on-screen key bar for the keys phones don't have. • SFTP browser — upload, download, rename, delete, mkdir, and change permissions (chmod), with an option to browse elevated. • SSH tunnels — forward a local port through a server to reach an internal service. • MySQL/MariaDB client — schema browser, SQL editor with highlighting, a results grid you can edit inline, table designer, and SQL import/export. • Split panes & full screen — arrange several sessions side by side, or maximize one to fill the display. • Resilient connections — keepalive detects drops, with reconnect and optional tmux session persistence so you pick up exactly where you left off. • Cross-device sync — export an encrypted, passphrase-protected bundle of your connections and import it on another device. Nothing is stored on our servers. Your connections and credentials stay on your device (passwords and keys live in the system keychain). BalauDeck has no account, no tracking, and no ads.

Screenshots

Goroterm4 screens
BalauDeck3 screens

Verdict

The call

Goroterm and BalauDeck are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goroterm ships an update every 3 days, BalauDeck every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Goroterm versus BalauDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGorotermBalauDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社CoreviceOKDII SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

None

Goroterm

No in-app purchases

None

BalauDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goroterm free?
Goroterm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BalauDeck free?
BalauDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goroterm or BalauDeck have ads?
Neither Goroterm nor BalauDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goroterm or BalauDeck?
Goroterm ships an update every 3 days, and BalauDeck every 5 days. Most recently, Goroterm was updated on October 18, 2026 and BalauDeck on October 16, 2026.

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