Comparison

PortX vs ShellCast

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

Head to head
About

PortX

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Multi-line compose bar
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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****** Please switch to our new app, Xcasca. This app will be deprecated soon. ****** Xcasca, the new version of PortX, is now available! This current app will soon be deprecated, so please install Xcasca to continue. You can install Xcasca from the link below. https://apps.apple.com/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189 --------------------------------------------------------------- PortX Mobile brings the power of our desktop SSH Client to your mobile device (SFTP is currently available on the Desktop version only, but will be supported on Mobile soon). With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, PortX Mobile allows you to access and manage remotes systems on-the-go through an intuitive user interface. PortX Mobile Features: ◦ Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions a just a finger-swipe or click away. ◦ Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with PortX’s session management. ◦ Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. ◦ Advance Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. ◦ Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. ◦ Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. ◦ Ad-Free ◦ More features coming soon. ◦ Desktop version also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. PortX redefines how you interact with a mobile SSH Client. On-the-go session management has never been easier.

About

ShellCast

Features
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ShellCast lets you control any terminal or long-running CLI process from your devices. Guide your AI agents remotely and get nudged when they need your attention. No complex setup; just pair once and stay connected from anywhere—batteries included.

Screenshots

PortX4 screens
ShellCast2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShellCast at every 10 days against PortX's monthly. PortX's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, ShellCast every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PortX versus ShellCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXShellCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.Neurox Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PortX

No in-app purchases

None

ShellCast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PortX free?
PortX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShellCast free?
ShellCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PortX or ShellCast have ads?
Neither PortX nor ShellCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or ShellCast?
PortX ships an update monthly, and ShellCast every 10 days. Most recently, PortX was updated on September 27, 2026 and ShellCast on September 11, 2026.

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