Comparison

ShellBean vs ServerView

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

ServerView

Manage and monitor your servers remotely with this app. Execute commands, view logs, and track resource usage in real-time. Supports multiple servers for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Real-time server status monitoring
  • Remote command execution via SSH
  • Log viewing with search and filter
  • Multi-server management
  • AI Vibe Coding support
  • Command script creation (Pro)
Features
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ServerView App is a mobile application for easily managing and monitoring servers. It provides a series of functions, including server status monitoring, remote command execution, log viewing, etc., helping administrators to easily manage servers and monitor and control the server's operating status anytime and anywhere. The main function: 1. Server status monitoring: - Monitor the server's CPU, memory, disk and other resource usage in real time. - Display the running status of the server, including online status, number of connections, etc. 2. Execute commands remotely: - Provides remote terminal functionality, administrators can remotely log in to the server through the application and execute commands. - Supports commonly used system commands, such as viewing file lists, viewing processes, restarting the server, etc. 3. Log viewing: - Display log files on the server and support real-time viewing of log content. - Provides search and filtering functions to facilitate administrators to quickly locate and analyze log information. 4. Multi-server management: - Supports management of multiple servers, administrators can easily switch and manage multiple servers. - Each server has independent monitoring and management pages for administrators to view and operate. [Instructions for automatic subscription of Pro members] After upgrading to Pro, you can use all functions of the App without restrictions, enjoy future free updates, and promise no ads. - get-SSH terminal command line functionality - get-create command script function - get-configuration export function - get-configuration import function - get-ad-free access - get more features in the future Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. If you purchase a continuous annual subscription project, unless you cancel the order at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle, the project will automatically renew and your account will be charged the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. You can cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. You can cancel the activated continuous annual subscription service through the following methods: For Apple mobile phones, go to "Settings" on the iOS device → "iTunes Store and App Store" → select "Apple ID" → click "View Apple ID" → click "Subscribe" on the account settings page → cancel the subscription. 【Service Agreement】 http://zhequtao.com/PrivacyPolicy/dingyuezhengce.html 【Privacy Agreement】 http://zhequtao.com/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

ShellBean4 screens
ServerView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShellBean at 86% against ServerView's 50%. ShellBean also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ServerView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, ServerView every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShellBean versus ServerView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellBeanServerView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1616
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司连喜 罗

Customer experience

ShellBean

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

ServerView

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
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

ServerView

Subscriptions2
  • Pro 1Month7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Pro 12Month7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Permanent$29.99

Questions

Is ShellBean free?
ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServerView free?
ServerView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShellBean or ServerView have ads?
Neither ShellBean nor ServerView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellBean or ServerView?
ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and ServerView every 2 months. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on September 22, 2026 and ServerView on September 17, 2026.

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