Comparison

ShellBean vs CodeSnippet PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShellBean

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
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ShellBean is a professional, modern, full-featured SSH SFTP client that integrates monitoring and scripting automation tools over SSH to help you quickly and easily manage your Linux servers without installing any third-party applications. ShellBean offers the following free features: - Move the cursor quickly with single-tap and long-press drag gestures in terminal - Supports multi-level jump servers login - Built-in text editor, easy to edit files - Multiple SSH terminal color schemes and fonts settings - SFTP within Files App (read-only) (iOS 16 and above) - Support for iOS/iPadOS/macOS systems - iPad split-screen support - Support iOS 17 Widget, Monitor Server at Home Screen - Face ID unlock App - SSH Terminal - Zmodem rz sz file transfer - SSH keys management - Port forwarding, support for local, remote and dynamic three modes - Server, code snippets and Port forwardings can be managed in groups - Securely synchronize data between all your devices via iCloud (using only your private iCloud space) - View the process list, sort by PID, COMMAND, CPU, MEM - View server usage per CPU core - Support displaying CPU temperature - Memory usage - Network traffic and rates, as well as traffic status for each interface - Disk Partition Occupancy and Read/Write Rates - Monitor the status of NVIDIA graphics cards - Select servers to run Snippets in batches - Manage Snippets and run them on servers within touchs - SFTP file management within Files App (iOS 16 and above) Unlocking the Premium version you will get the following features: - Dynamic port forwarding - Monitor disk inode data - Quickly execute snippets in the terminal - Terminal split screen and broadcast input - Terminal logging to file Data security: All data is only stored locally on your device and in your private iCloud space, we will not upload any of your server, key, script data. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.app/privacy

About

CodeSnippet PRO

Organize and quickly access your code snippets across multiple devices. Supports over 170 programming languages and offers customizable themes. Secure your code with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Save and reuse code snippets
  • Support for 170+ programming languages
  • Customizable themes
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Biometric security (Touch ID/Face ID)
  • Search and tag snippets
  • Collaboration on shared snippets
Features
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WRITE CODE ONCE AND REUSE IT ANYTIME YOU NEED IT Keep all your code snippets in one place and use them when you want! CodeSnippet PRO lets you save all code snippets with 170+ programming languages (Python, Swift, Kotlin, Javascript, Ruby, etc..) and 70+ themes to fit your programming needs. You can use CodeSnippet PRO in order to save, copy and share code snippets in one tap. Key features: • Select the programming language, your favorite theme and store any code snippet • Open, copy or share code snippets in one tap • Tag code snippets to keep them at hand • iCloud sync: keep code snippets synchronized across multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) • Collaborate with other users on shared code snippets • Search across your code snippets to find them easily • Manage your favorite snippets • Protect your code with Touch ID or Face ID CodeSnippet PRO is the ultimate tool to boost your work and productivity, by providing quick access to frequently used code fragments. Just write code once and reuse it anytime you need it! - Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/62035904 T&C: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShellBean4 screens
CodeSnippet PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodeSnippet PRO at 100% against ShellBean's 86%. CodeSnippet PRO also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CodeSnippet PRO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, CodeSnippet PRO every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShellBean versus CodeSnippet PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellBeanCodeSnippet PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS1614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司Beatcode Srl

Customer experience

ShellBean

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative6.2%

CodeSnippet PRO

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ShellBean

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

CodeSnippet PRO

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is ShellBean free?
ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeSnippet PRO free?
CodeSnippet PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShellBean or CodeSnippet PRO have ads?
Neither ShellBean nor CodeSnippet PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellBean or CodeSnippet PRO?
ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and CodeSnippet PRO every 11 days. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on October 5, 2026 and CodeSnippet PRO on September 22, 2026.

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