# Shellkite: SSH & SFTP — Terminal, files and SSH keys

> Terminal, files and SSH keys (iPhone/iPad app by Emre Durukan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellkite-ssh-and-sftp/id6823091641 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emre Durukan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450162918)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Turkish
- Released: 2026-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-11-01

## What is Shellkite?

Shellkite is an SSH terminal and SFTP client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your own servers, move files and manage SSH keys without creating an account.

TERMINAL
• Sign in with a password, a private key or keyboard-interactive one-time codes, including a key followed by a code
• The server's identity is checked before any credentials are sent; a changed host key is refused
• Keyboard bar with Ctrl, Alt, Esc, Tab and arrow keys, plus bracketed paste
• Font size from 10 to 28 points and a Readable output mode

FILES (SFTP)
• Browse folders, upload from Files and download to Files
• Rename, create folders and delete
• Transfers run one at a time in a visible queue; replacing an existing file always asks first
• Unfinished uploads are listed so you can check them on the server

SSH KEYS
• Generate Ed25519 keys
• Import OpenSSH Ed25519 and RSA (2048–8192 bit) keys, encrypted or not
• Share public keys and export private keys encrypted
• Saved passwords and keys stay in device-only Keychain and need Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode on each use

PRIVACY
• No Shellkite account, analytics or tracking
• App lock with Face ID, Touch ID or passcode, and a privacy cover in the app switcher
• Preview a diagnostics report before exporting it, and delete all local data from Settings

SHELLKITE PRO
A one-time purchase, not a subscription:
• Unlimited saved servers (one in the free version)
• Up to eight live terminals (one in the free version)
• Two terminals side by side on wide screens
• Command snippets, reviewed before they are sent to the terminal
• Four extra terminal themes: Harbor, Ember, Forest and Paper

The free version includes one saved server, one live terminal, SFTP, key management and app lock.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shellkite Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Is Shellkite safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Shellkite.

## Is Shellkite legit?

Shellkite: SSH & SFTP appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Shellkite is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-10-31

• SSH jump host (bastion) support to connect through intermediary servers
• SFTP transfer queue with folder uploads, downloads, and progress tracking
• Built-in remote text editor for viewing and editing files over SFTP
• Quick attach and resume for running tmux sessions
• Local port forwarding support and interface refinements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-27

• Direct Connect button at the top of server details
• Quick 'Choose a server' shortcut from the empty sessions screen
• Navigation and interface refinements

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-27

No release notes.

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All apps by Emre Durukan: https://appshunter.io/developer/1450162918

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