# ShellBean vs RenPyLinter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellBean | RenPyLinter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renpylinter/id6470661647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 157 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.2** |
| 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) | [武汉小强科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713950521) |

## 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 |


### RenPyLinter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renpylinter/id6470661647)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Membership - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Translation Lite | $2.99 | one-time |
| Early Bird Rewards | $99.99 | one-time |


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