# JellyCuts vs GateShell

The clearest difference is update cadence: JellyCuts at every 3 weeks against GateShell's every 2 months. JellyCuts also leads on chart position (#151 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JellyCuts sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GateShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JellyCuts ships an update every 3 weeks, GateShell every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JellyCuts | GateShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellycuts/id1522625245/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **58** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyground Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001723930) | [HEFTY INNOVATIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785287623) |

## What reviewers say

### JellyCuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellycuts/id1522625245)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app acts as a powerful script wizard for your iPhone or iPad, enabling advanced automation and custom actions beyond the standard shortcuts app. It offers a streamlined coding experience with functions, macros, and direct access to iOS features, making complex tasks simple and fun.

**Highlights:** Functions, macros, and magic actions, Direct access to iOS features, Jelly Language with auto-completion, Integration with popular third-party apps, Script gallery for inspiration, iCloud Drive sync across devices, JSON Dictionary Builder and Icon Creator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Standart | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Flower Hat Jellyfish Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Jellyfish Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Atolla Jellyfish Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atolla Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Jellyfish Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Jellyfish Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cauliflower Jellyfish Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lion’s Mane Pro Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |


### GateShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gateshell-ssh-client-and-sftp/id6785287621)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GateShell Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| GateShell Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JellyCuts free?

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

### Is GateShell free?

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

### Do JellyCuts or GateShell have ads?

Neither JellyCuts nor GateShell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JellyCuts or GateShell?

JellyCuts ships an update every 3 weeks, and GateShell every 2 months. Most recently, JellyCuts was updated on September 21, 2026 and GateShell on September 15, 2026.

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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.*