Comparison

ShellHistory vs ServerView

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShellHistory

Browse and search shell history collected from macOS devices. Organize commands into notebooks, back up and sync history via iCloud, and view statistics. Supports popular shells like zsh, bash, and fish.

Highlights
  • Browse shell history from macOS
  • Full-text search capabilities
  • Backup and sync via private iCloud
  • Organize commands in notebooks
  • View statistics over time
  • Supports zsh, bash, and fish shells
Features
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# ShellHistory for iOS ShellHistory for iOS is a companion application for the ShellHistory for macOS. iOS version of ShellHistory does not have ability to collect shell history, but allows you to browse the history collected from your macOS devices collected with ShellHistory for macOS application. ## Description With the ShellHistory, you can easily keep years of shell history, search history using Full-Text Search, back it up to your private iCloud, and create Notebooks. With ShellHistory you can: * Run full-text search queries over your shell history. * Extend your shell history by including information about the working directory, session, elapsed time, exit code, host, user, and more. * Never lose your shell history. Backup and synchronize it between Macs using your private iCloud storage. * Organize commands in notebooks to easily access the everyday workflow. * Import existing shell history. * See statistics over time. * See a complete terminal session in the order of the commands executed. * Dark and light mode support. * Multi-windows, multi-tabs support. ShellHistory easily integrates with your shell. ShellHistory supports all the most popular shells: zsh (default on macOS), bash, and fish shell. It will not break your prompt, and you can keep using your favorite terminal application. ShellHistory provides simple prompt commands, that will integrate with your shell and start recording your history. # Security ShellHistory is a sandboxed application distributed only via App Store. If you wish to synchronize your history, it will be stored in the private iCloud account, that only users with access to your AppleID can access it. Everything is stored in encrypted fields. # Feedback Check out the help page for more information https://loshadki.app/shellhistory/, have a question, or suggestion, or want to report a bug, please email us at support@loshadki.app

About

ServerView

Manage and monitor your servers remotely with this app. Execute commands, view logs, and track resource usage in real-time. Supports multiple servers for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Real-time server status monitoring
  • Remote command execution via SSH
  • Log viewing with search and filter
  • Multi-server management
  • AI Vibe Coding support
  • Command script creation (Pro)
Features
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ServerView App is a mobile application for easily managing and monitoring servers. It provides a series of functions, including server status monitoring, remote command execution, log viewing, etc., helping administrators to easily manage servers and monitor and control the server's operating status anytime and anywhere. The main function: 1. Server status monitoring: - Monitor the server's CPU, memory, disk and other resource usage in real time. - Display the running status of the server, including online status, number of connections, etc. 2. Execute commands remotely: - Provides remote terminal functionality, administrators can remotely log in to the server through the application and execute commands. - Supports commonly used system commands, such as viewing file lists, viewing processes, restarting the server, etc. 3. Log viewing: - Display log files on the server and support real-time viewing of log content. - Provides search and filtering functions to facilitate administrators to quickly locate and analyze log information. 4. Multi-server management: - Supports management of multiple servers, administrators can easily switch and manage multiple servers. - Each server has independent monitoring and management pages for administrators to view and operate. [Instructions for automatic subscription of Pro members] After upgrading to Pro, you can use all functions of the App without restrictions, enjoy future free updates, and promise no ads. - get-SSH terminal command line functionality - get-create command script function - get-configuration export function - get-configuration import function - get-ad-free access - get more features in the future Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. If you purchase a continuous annual subscription project, unless you cancel the order at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle, the project will automatically renew and your account will be charged the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. You can cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. You can cancel the activated continuous annual subscription service through the following methods: For Apple mobile phones, go to "Settings" on the iOS device → "iTunes Store and App Store" → select "Apple ID" → click "View Apple ID" → click "Subscribe" on the account settings page → cancel the subscription. 【Service Agreement】 http://zhequtao.com/PrivacyPolicy/dingyuezhengce.html 【Privacy Agreement】 http://zhequtao.com/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

ShellHistory2 screens
ServerView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ServerView at Free against ShellHistory's $13.99. ServerView also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). ShellHistory's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

ServerView is free to download; ShellHistory costs $13.99 up front. ServerView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. ShellHistory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellHistory ships an update every 8 months, ServerView every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ShellHistory versus ServerView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellHistoryServerView
Price$13.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.516 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoshadki, LLC连喜 罗

Customer experience

ShellHistory

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

ServerView

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ShellHistory

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ServerView

Subscriptions2
  • Pro 1Month7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Pro 12Month7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Permanent$29.99

Questions

Is ShellHistory free?
ShellHistory costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServerView free?
ServerView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShellHistory or ServerView have ads?
Neither ShellHistory nor ServerView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellHistory or ServerView?
ShellHistory ships an update every 8 months, and ServerView every 2 months. Most recently, ShellHistory was updated on October 10, 2026 and ServerView on October 4, 2026.

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