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a-Shell vs Termux: catalog facts
a-Shell	Termux
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
iOS	Android
Runs commands locally without a remote server Multiple terminal windows	No root needed Large APT package collection
iOS restrictions limit which programs can run Only for iPhone and iPad	Typing on a touchscreen is slow without a keyboard Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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