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 (weekly 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 weekly, GoShell every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 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 frequencyWeekly — 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
Size169 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 weekly, and GoShell every 10 months. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on October 29, 2026 and GoShell on October 24, 2026.

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