# ShellBean vs SwiftServer

The clearest difference is rating: SwiftServer at 4.3 against ShellBean's 4.1. ShellBean's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SwiftServer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SwiftServer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 87% positive.

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, SwiftServer every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellBean | SwiftServer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231/reviews) | **[4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftserver-ssh-client/id6740036221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#78** |
| Size | 157 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [北京如电科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432455619) | [GitSwift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782134705) |

## What reviewers say

### ShellBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellbean-ai-ssh-client/id1504613231)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 |


### SwiftServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftserver-ssh-client/id6740036221)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and monitor your servers remotely from your Apple devices. Provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, network, and storage usage, along with full terminal control and SFTP file management. Syncs data securely across devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time server monitoring, Full-featured terminal control, SFTP file management, iCloud data sync, Customizable terminal interface, Docker container health monitoring

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premuim | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShellBean free?

ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwiftServer free?

SwiftServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShellBean or SwiftServer?

SwiftServer is rated higher. ShellBean averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SwiftServer averages 4.3 from 30 ratings.

### Do ShellBean or SwiftServer have ads?

Neither ShellBean nor SwiftServer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShellBean or SwiftServer?

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and SwiftServer every 9 days. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on September 26, 2026 and SwiftServer on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ShellBean or SwiftServer?

ShellBean currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and SwiftServer at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*