Comparison

ShellBean vs GoShell

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

GoShell

A minimalist, high-performance terminal for engineers, offering fast and reliable remote and local workflows. Manage heterogeneous sessions side by side with multi-layout workspaces and smart resizing. Supports SSH, local shell, serial connections, and ZMODEM file transfers.

Highlights
  • SSH, Local Shell, Serial management
  • Multi-Layout Workspace (tabs, grid, floating panes)
  • Smart Resizing with adaptive font scaling
  • Advanced Font System with per-session settings
  • ZMODEM File Transfer (upload/download)
  • Connection Organization (folders, search, recent)
  • Theming & Appearance customization
Features
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GoShell is a minimalist, high-performance terminal for engineers who want fast, reliable remote and local workflows—without the bloat. Core Capabilities: SSH, Local Shell, Serial: manage heterogeneous sessions side by side. Multi-Layout Workspace: switch between tabs, grid, or free-floating draggable panes. Smart Resizing: precise pty dimension sync (Vim-friendly) with adaptive font scaling. Advanced Font System: per-session and global font size, full system font discovery, monospace detection. ZMODEM File Transfer: seamless sz/rz upload & download with progress tracking. Connection Organization: folder grouping, search, recent list, rich metadata. Keyboard Power: global shortcuts for switching, reconnecting, resizing, clearing, word motion. Theming & Appearance: custom terminal themes, inverted selection, dynamic scrollbar styling. Performance Engine: batched output, debounced renders, memory-safe listener management. Data Portability: encrypted import/export of connections and preferences. Reliability Layer: multi-auth (key + password fallback), connection health monitoring. Why GoShell: Focused: ships only what accelerates real workflows. Fast: tuned rendering and resize pipeline. Compatible: works with macOS servers and many other network appliances. Transparent: actively maintained, versioned from clean git metadata. Ditch heavy clients—work cleaner with GoShell.

Screenshots

ShellBean4 screens
GoShell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoShell at none against ShellBean's 5. GoShell also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). ShellBean's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GoShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoShell holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShellBean has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, GoShell every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ShellBean versus GoShell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellBeanGoShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司POSH GROUP LIMITED

Customer experience

ShellBean

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

GoShell

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
None

GoShell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShellBean free?
ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoShell free?
GoShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShellBean or GoShell?
GoShell is rated higher. ShellBean averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while GoShell averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ShellBean or GoShell have ads?
Neither ShellBean nor GoShell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellBean or GoShell?
ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and GoShell every 10 months. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on September 22, 2026 and GoShell on September 10, 2026.

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