# a vs RemoteIDE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: a at none against RemoteIDE's 2. a also leads on ratings volume (553 vs 2) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). RemoteIDE's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoteIDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. a asks for nothing beyond the download.

RemoteIDE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: a has 553 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | a | RemoteIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-shell/id1473805438/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **553** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 1.9 GB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Holzschuch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450994948) | [Challa Somesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818069707) |

## What reviewers say

### a

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-shell/id1473805438)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Local Unix terminal emulator, SSH client, File transfer (scp, curl), Text editing (vim, ed), Scripting languages (Python, Lua, Perl, JS), C/C++ compiler, TeX distribution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful terminal with Linux commands
- 👍 Useful for programming and development
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Impressive capabilities for an iOS app
- 👍 Helpful documentation and developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features
- 🔍 Compatibility issues with certain packages

**Reported bugs**

- Toolbar buttons not accessible in portrait mode on some devices
- Pasting from clipboard can insert unexpected characters
- Sourcing certain script files causes crashes

**Requested features**

- Add support for package managers like Homebrew or APT
- Implement more advanced shell features like job control and better tab completion
- Integrate Git for version control
- Allow installing additional packages and libraries
- Improve clipboard and file management integration


### RemoteIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteide-code-from-anywhere/id6760909503)

Execute code and AI prompts directly from your mobile device on your local development environment. Supports multiple AI models and offers real-time syncing of responses and chat history. Enables Git operations and voice input for a seamless remote coding experience.

**Highlights:** Execute AI prompts on paired Mac, Real-time response syncing, Supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Multi-Agent mode, Full chat history sync, Voice input for prompts, Git operations from phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteIDE Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| RemoteIDE Annual Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is a free?

a is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RemoteIDE free?

RemoteIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, a or RemoteIDE?

RemoteIDE is rated higher. a averages 4.6 out of 5 from 553 ratings, while RemoteIDE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do a or RemoteIDE have ads?

Neither a nor RemoteIDE shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*