Comparison

ShellBean vs ConnectPro SSH Terminal

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

ConnectPro SSH Terminal

Features
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ConnectPro is a free SSH, SFTP and Telnet client for iPhone and iPad, with a built-in local terminal. No account, no ads, no subscriptions — your servers, keys and passwords stay on your device. TRY IT WITHOUT A SERVER • Local Terminal: a sandboxed shell on your device with 40+ commands (ls, cd, cat, grep, find, tree, pipes and redirects) working on the app's own files. • Demo Server: a simulated Linux server to explore the SSH terminal. SSH TERMINAL • Full xterm-256color terminal with tabs for multiple sessions • Extra key bar: Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, arrows, function keys, paste • Password, keyboard-interactive and public-key authentication • Jump host (bastion) support, keep-alive, startup command per host • Automatic reconnect after network changes • 20+ color themes and adjustable font size • Session recording and playback KEYCHAIN & SECURITY • Generate Ed25519 or RSA keys, or import existing OpenSSH / PEM keys • Copy public keys to paste into authorized_keys • Passwords and private keys are stored in the iOS Keychain • Known hosts: server fingerprints are verified and changes are flagged • Face ID / Touch ID app lock and auto-lock on inactivity • Password-protected encrypted backup file (AES-256) to move to a new device SFTP FILE MANAGER • Browse, upload, download, rename and delete files and folders • Change permissions (chmod) • Transfer progress with cancel SNIPPETS & MULTI-HOST TASKS • Save frequently used commands with {{variables}} • Run a snippet on several servers at once and see each server's output and exit code PORT FORWARDING • Local (-L), remote (-R) and dynamic SOCKS5 (-D) tunnels SERVER TOOLS • Server monitor: CPU, memory, disk and network • Docker: list, start, stop, restart and inspect containers and images OPTIONAL AI ASSISTANT Use your own OpenAI or Anthropic API key, or a local Ollama server, to explain errors and suggest commands. Nothing is sent to an AI provider until you add a key and give consent. Suggested commands are always shown to you before they run. OPTIONAL VOICE COMMANDS Speak commands hands-free. The microphone is used only while voice mode is on. TELNET Connect to routers, switches and legacy devices over Telnet (unencrypted; use on trusted networks). Privacy: ConnectPro has no analytics and no tracking. See the privacy policy for details.

Screenshots

ShellBean4 screens
ConnectPro SSH Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConnectPro SSH Terminal at none against ShellBean's 5. ConnectPro SSH Terminal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). ShellBean's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. ConnectPro SSH Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellBean ships an update weekly, ConnectPro SSH Terminal every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShellBean versus ConnectPro SSH Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellBeanConnectPro SSH Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司FATIH BILGIC

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

ConnectPro SSH Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShellBean free?
ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConnectPro SSH Terminal free?
ConnectPro SSH Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShellBean or ConnectPro SSH Terminal have ads?
Neither ShellBean nor ConnectPro SSH Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellBean or ConnectPro SSH Terminal?
ShellBean ships an update weekly, and ConnectPro SSH Terminal every 5 months. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on October 14, 2026 and ConnectPro SSH Terminal on October 1, 2026.

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