Comparison

ShellBean vs RenPyLinter

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

RenPyLinter

This tool allows users to read Ren'Py visual novels on their mobile devices. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to use, with all functions accessible from the homepage. The application is not officially affiliated with or supported by the Ren'Py project.

Highlights
  • Ren'Py visual novel reader
  • Lightweight application
  • Fast startup
  • Simple homepage interface
  • Mobile device compatibility
Features
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RenPyLinter: Your Ren'Py Visual Novel Companion Enjoy your favorite Ren'Py visual novels with ease. RenPyLinter helps you quickly find, organize, and launch games, and brings smart translation tools so you can play every story in your own language. Highlights: - Instantly discover and launch Ren'Py games on your device. - Translate dialogue and menus on the fly — play in your preferred language. - A beautifully organized library for all your stories. - Built-in save editor with iCloud backup — your progress, always safe. - Asset browser for images, audio, video, scripts, and more. - Switch between Ren'Py runtime versions (now including 8.5.3) for the best compatibility. - Clean, modern interface — simple for everyone. This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by the official Ren'Py project. Feel free to reach out to us directly with any issues. Terms of Use (EULA)(Also apply to auto-renewable subscriptions): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShellBean4 screens
RenPyLinter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShellBean at Free against RenPyLinter's $3.99. ShellBean also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). RenPyLinter's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ShellBean is free to download; RenPyLinter costs $3.99 up front. ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RenPyLinter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RenPyLinter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of ShellBean's written reviews are positive against 75% of RenPyLinter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, RenPyLinter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ShellBean versus RenPyLinter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellBeanRenPyLinter
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.1 (15 ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#122 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB343 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司武汉小强科技有限责任公司

Customer experience

ShellBean

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

RenPyLinter

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

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
4 purchases

RenPyLinter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro Membership - 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Translation Lite$2.99
  • Early Bird Rewards$99.99

Questions

Is ShellBean free?
ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RenPyLinter free?
RenPyLinter costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShellBean or RenPyLinter?
RenPyLinter is rated higher. ShellBean averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while RenPyLinter averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do ShellBean or RenPyLinter have ads?
Neither ShellBean nor RenPyLinter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellBean or RenPyLinter?
ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and RenPyLinter fortnightly. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on September 22, 2026 and RenPyLinter on September 23, 2026.

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