Alpha Shell vs Omnissa Horizon Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha Shell
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The Alpha Shell app from Alpha Software allows Alpha Anywhere developers to test their Cordova/HTML5 mobile applications on an iOS device.
Omnissa Horizon Client
Access your virtual desktop and hosted applications from your iPhone or iPad. This client provides on-the-go access from any location, allowing you to work remotely.
- Access virtual desktops
- Access hosted applications
- On-the-go access
- Remote work enablement
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
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Omnissa Horizon Client for iOS makes it easy to work on your Omnissa Horizon virtual desktop and hosted applications from your iPhone or iPad, giving you on-the-go access from any location. IMPORTANT NOTE: A Omnissa Horizon virtual desktop or hosted application is required to use the Omnissa Horizon Client for iOS. Contact your IT department for further assistance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alpha Shell at every 6 weeks against Omnissa Horizon Client's every 3 months. Alpha Shell also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alpha Shell ships an update every 6 weeks, Omnissa Horizon Client every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha Shell | Omnissa Horizon Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (314 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 314 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha Software, Corporation | AirWatch, LLC |
In-app purchases
Alpha Shell
No in-app purchases
Omnissa Horizon Client
No in-app purchases
Questions
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