ShellBean vs Tempest 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Tempest 3
This cross-platform client offers robust server management with AI assistance for diagnostics and task completion. Securely connect, edit files, and synchronize workflows across devices with advanced encryption and collaboration features.
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Cloud synchronization
- Advanced security with end-to-end encryption
- AI Copilot for server tasks
- Comprehensive SSH/SFTP support
- Server and Kubernetes management
- Collaboration and sharing features
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Tempest is the SSH and Remote Desktop client built for people who actually manage servers. Connect via SSH, SFTP, or Mosh. Forward ports. Transfer files. Manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate in real-time. All from your phone, tablet, or Mac — with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across every device. CORE FEATURES • SSH & Mosh — Reliable connections, even on flaky networks. Mosh keeps your session alive where SSH drops. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, and transfer remote files with a native file manager experience. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote SSH tunnels in seconds. • Storm AI (Pro) — An AI agent that plans, executes, and completes terminal tasks for you. Not a chatbot — a copilot that actually runs commands. • Real-Time Collaboration — Invite teammates into your live terminal session. Debug together, resolve faster. • Kubernetes — Sync kubeconfigs, switch clusters, manage pods with AI-assisted workflows. • Post-Quantum Cryptography — One-tap switch to PQC key exchange. Protect your connections against future quantum threats today. • Connection Multiplexing — Reuse TCP connections. New sessions open instantly as additional channels. • Hardware Security Keys — FIDO2 / YubiKey authentication via ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk. • 1Password Integration — Pull credentials directly from your vault. SECURITY FIRST Zero-knowledge architecture. Your data is end-to-end encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Encryption keys stay on your device — we never see them. Encryption is fully open-sourced for transparency. SYNC EVERYTHING Sessions, keys, snippets, and configurations sync across major OS. Pick up exactly where you left off. PRO UNLOCKS • Background connection persistence • Biometric app lock • Server performance monitoring dashboard • Full Storm AI access • Cloud sync --- Tempest is built by engineers, for engineers. Questions? Join us on Discord: gotempest.app/discord
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tempest 3 at 5.0 against ShellBean's 4.1. Tempest 3 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tempest 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ShellBean's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tempest 3's.
ShellBean ships an update weekly, Tempest 3 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShellBean | Tempest 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 北京如电科技有限公司 | Atlas Express LLC |
Customer experience
ShellBean
Tempest 3
In-app purchases
ShellBean
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
- Lifetime$24.99
Tempest 3
- Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Tempest Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99









