# ShellBean vs Linux Helper

The clearest difference is rating: Linux Helper at 4.9 against ShellBean's 4.1. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Linux Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Linux Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 17 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellBean | Linux Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linux-helper/id6445837987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [北京如电科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432455619) | [就洪 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569775618) |

## What reviewers say

### ShellBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231)

A powerful SSH and SFTP client with integrated monitoring and scripting automation for efficient Linux server management. Offers advanced terminal features, file editing, and secure data synchronization.

**Highlights:** AI-enhanced SSH/SFTP client, Server monitoring tools, Scripting automation, Built-in text editor, Multi-level jump server login, SFTP file management, iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Linux Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linux-helper/id6445837987)

This app translates natural language into executable Linux commands, assisting system administrators. It also offers advanced Linux system problem analysis and a future voice keyboard input method.

**Highlights:** Natural language to Linux command generation, Linux system problem analysis, Voice keyboard input (coming soon), Increases administrator efficiency, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linux Helper Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Linux Helper Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShellBean free?

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

### Is Linux Helper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShellBean or Linux Helper?

Linux Helper is rated higher. ShellBean averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Linux Helper averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do ShellBean or Linux Helper have ads?

Neither ShellBean nor Linux Helper 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.*