Comparison

ShellBean vs CPAToken

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 for managing Linux servers. Offers terminal emulation, file transfer, server monitoring, and scripting automation. Securely syncs data across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced SSH/SFTP client
  • Server monitoring and scripting automation
  • Built-in text editor
  • SFTP within Files App
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Server process and resource monitoring
  • SSH keys and port forwarding management
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

CPAToken

Features
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CPAToken是面向 CLIProxyAPI 用户的 iPhone 监控工具,用于把自托管管理面板里的账号状态、额度窗口和请求情况带到移动设备上查看。 连接你自己的 CLIProxyAPI 管理地址和管理密钥后,可以在仪表盘查看账号池概览、最低剩余额度、需要关注的账号、provider 分组、5h/7d 额度平均值、冷却或错误状态,以及 API Key 使用情况。账号详情页支持查看实时额度窗口、模型运行状态、最近请求、订阅与刷新时间等信息,便于快速判断哪个账号需要切换、等待或排查。 CPA Panel 支持内置演示面板,未配置服务器也可以预览主要界面。正式使用时,App 只访问你填写的 CLIProxyAPI 管理端点;不创建账号,不提供托管服务,不管理上游账号池。 为了保护敏感信息,管理密钥保存在 iOS Keychain,服务器地址和刷新设置保存在本机。App 会遮盖 API Key、服务器和账号等敏感字段,并使用无持久缓存的网络请求读取管理数据。 你还可以开启本地低额度提醒。提醒由设备本地生成,默认隐藏账号和服务器名称;在系统允许的情况下,Background App Refresh 会辅助刷新状态,但前台手动刷新始终是最确定的更新方 式。 适合已经部署 CLIProxyAPI、需要随时查看额度和账号状态的个人或团队开发者。

Screenshots

ShellBean4 screens
CPAToken3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CPAToken at none against ShellBean's 5. ShellBean's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. CPAToken asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, CPAToken every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ShellBean versus CPAToken: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellBeanCPAToken
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司君彬 高

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ShellBean

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

CPAToken

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShellBean free?
ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CPAToken free?
CPAToken is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShellBean or CPAToken have ads?
Neither ShellBean nor CPAToken shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellBean or CPAToken?
ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and CPAToken every 5 months. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on November 11, 2026 and CPAToken on November 10, 2026.

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