Comparison

ApSmart vs AgentShell

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

Head to head
About

ApSmart

Features
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[Features] User Management - Signup/Signin using email id. - Forgot/reset password support. - Signing out. Provisioning - Uses ESPProvision library for provisioning. - Automatically connects to device using QR code. - Can choose manual flow if QR code is not present. - Shows list of available Wi-Fi networks. - Performs the User-Node association workflow. Manage - List all devices associated with a user. - Shows node and device details. - Capability to remove node of a user. - Shows online/offline status of nodes. Control - Shows all static and configurable parameters of a device. - Adapt UI according to the parameter type like toggle for power, slider for brightness. Node Sharing - Node Sharing allows a user to share nodes with other registered users and allow them to monitor and control these nodes. List of operations that are supported in node sharing : For primary users: - Share nodes. - View pending requests. - Cancel a pending request, if required. - Remove node sharing. For secondary users: - View pending requests. - Accept/decline pending requests. [Permission requests] - Bluetooth Relevant Usage - Camera Usage - Location Relevant Usage - Local Network Usage - WiFi Relevant Usage

About

AgentShell

This app provides developers with an SSH client to manage AI coding tools on remote servers. It offers push notifications for agent input, multiple session management, and secure key storage. Stay connected and in control of your development environment from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • AI agent support with push notifications
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island session status
  • Up to 10 simultaneous sessions
  • 256-color terminal with extra keyboard row
  • Secure key storage in iOS Keychain
  • Unlimited saved connection profiles
Features
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AgentShell is an SSH client for developers who run AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI on remote servers. The problem it solves You're running Claude on a dev server. It needs a yes/no answer. Your phone is in your pocket. Without notifications, you'd have no idea it's waiting. AgentShell watches your terminal for input prompts and notifies you. Works whether the app is open, backgrounded, or your phone is locked. AI agent support • Auto-launch Claude, Gemini, Cursor, Codex, or your own tools on connect • Detects when agents need confirmation or input • Push notifications show the actual question being asked • Banners when you're in another session • Per-connection working directories Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Session status visible without unlocking • See "Working", "Waiting for input", or "Ready" at a glance • Tap to jump straight into the session Multiple sessions • Up to 10 sessions at once • Grid view with terminal previews • Sessions stay alive when you switch apps • Auto-reconnect on dropped connections • GNU Screen support Terminal • 256 colors, multiple themes • Extra keyboard row: Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows • Voice input • Copy/paste Security • Keys in iOS Keychain with hardware encryption • Face ID / Touch ID to access keys • Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA generation • Keys stay on device • Secure password storage Connections • Unlimited saved profiles • Quick connect to recent servers • AWS EC2 metadata support • Custom startup commands • Background connection keeper No web views Native iOS. SwiftUI. Pure Swift SSH. Launches fast, stays responsive. --- Subscription Information AgentShell Pro (Yearly) is available as an auto-renewable subscription at $9.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. AgentShell Pro (Lifetime) is available as a one-time purchase at $24.99. Privacy Policy: https://agentshell.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ---

Screenshots

ApSmart4 screens
AgentShell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ApSmart at none against AgentShell's 2. ApSmart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AgentShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. ApSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ApSmart versus AgentShell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApSmartAgentShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeramazipoint Technology Ltd.Vijay Budhram

In-app purchases

None

ApSmart

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AgentShell

Subscriptions1
  • AgentShell Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AgentShell Life$24.99

Questions

Is ApSmart free?
ApSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AgentShell free?
AgentShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ApSmart or AgentShell have ads?
Neither ApSmart nor AgentShell shows ads.

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