Comparison

Else If vs ShellPilot

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

Head to head
About

Else If

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Finally, an app that bridges the gap between learning to code and building real projects. Every developer knows they need to build projects to improve their skills and create an impressive portfolio. But most get stuck asking: "What should I build?" and "How do I actually finish it?" Else If solves this by providing you with carefully curated iOS project ideas, complete with detailed implementation guides that take you from concept to completion. WHAT YOU GET: Curated Project Discovery Hand-picked iOS app projects across all skill levels From beginner-friendly apps to advanced machine learning projects Categories include AR/VR, Health & Wellness, Productivity, and more Each project includes difficulty ratings and technology requirements Complete Implementation Guides High level development phases with suggested milestones Architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC) with real-world explanations Code snippets Performance tips and common pitfalls to avoid Testing approaches and best practices Smart Project Organization Save your favorite projects to build later Access your projects across all your devices Filter by technology stack (SwiftUI, Core ML, ARKit, etc.) Learn While Building Self-assessment questions to validate your understanding Resource links to official documentation and tutorials Technology stack recommendations PERFECT FOR: iOS developers looking for their next portfolio project Students who want to move beyond tutorials Career changers building their first development portfolio Experienced developers exploring new technologies Anyone tired of starting projects they never finish

About

ShellPilot

Features
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ShellPilot is a powerful SSH client and local terminal with built-in SFTP, server monitoring, and 50+ command snippet packs. Manage your servers from anywhere โ€” no subscriptions, no tracking. KEY FEATURES SSH & Local Terminal - Connect to remote servers via SSH with password or key authentication - Full local terminal for on-device command execution - Command history with search and recall - Compose bar for building complex commands - Gesture input and pinch to zoom SFTP File Manager - Browse, upload, download, and manage remote files - Favorite paths and recent directory tracking Server Health Dashboard - Real-time CPU, RAM, and disk usage monitoring - Docker container status and management - Auto-refreshes every 30 seconds 50+ Snippet Packs - Pre-built command collections: Docker, Nginx, Raspberry Pi, Database, Security, System Monitor - Save and organize your own custom snippets with variables - Batch execution across multiple servers Network Tools - Ping and port scanning - Port forwarding (local and remote) Security & Privacy - Biometric lock with Face ID and Touch ID - Encrypted key storage - Known host fingerprint verification - No data collection, no analytics tracking Designed for developers, sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and anyone who manages remote servers.

Screenshots

Else If4 screens
ShellPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Else If at none against ShellPilot's 1. ShellPilot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ShellPilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Else If asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Else If versus ShellPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElse IfShellPilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGina De La RosaSahana A S

In-app purchases

None

Else If

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShellPilot

One-time1
  • ShellPilot Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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