Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.
Reviews of a are mostly positive: the Developer Tools app is rated 4.6/5 from 553 App Store ratings. What users like most: powerful terminal with Linux commands, useful for programming and development. Top complaints: occasional crashes and bugs, limited customization options. Summarized from real user reviews.
2.2.2
September 21, 2026
Fixed several bugs. - one that caused a crash when entering control-escape - one that caused a crash when clicking on screen while running certain commands - one about the window dimensions on iPhones
More3 issues
Toolbar buttons not accessible in portrait mode on some devices
Pasting from clipboard can insert unexpected characters
5 requests
Add support for package managers like Homebrew or APT
Implement more advanced shell features like job control and better tab completion
a-Shell is a powerful local terminal emulator for iOS devices. It allows you to run a Unix-like command-line environment directly on your device, enabling you to execute a wide variety of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers.
The app includes Python, Lua, Perl, JavaScript, C, and C++ for programming. It also features a TeX distribution (texlive 2025) for text processing, along with network utilities like nslookup, ping, and ifconfig.
a-Shell is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.
a-Shell requires iOS 13 or later. It leverages iOS 13+'s 'multiple windows' ability, allowing you to run multiple terminal sessions simultaneously.
Yes, a-Shell integrates with iOS Shortcuts. You can create custom workflows to run commands, process files within a-Shell, and transfer results to other apps or receive files from them.
