# Tanuki for GitLab vs Shell Keyboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shell Keyboard at 100% against Tanuki for GitLab's 50%. Shell Keyboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and chart position (#9 vs #49). Tanuki for GitLab's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99 and Shell Keyboard $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shell Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tanuki for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shell Keyboard's.

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 9 days, Shell Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tanuki for GitLab | Shell Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-keyboard/id6811290737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #49 | **#9** |
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Schindler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677876382) | [Nguyen Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071455830) |

## What reviewers say

### Tanuki for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanuki-for-gitlab/id6446419487)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A native client for interacting with GitLab repositories. Manage your projects, issues, and merge requests efficiently from your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Native GitLab client, Manage repositories, Track issues, Review merge requests, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shell Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-keyboard/id6811290737)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #191 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This custom keyboard provides essential keys like Ctrl, Esc, and arrow keys that are missing from the standard iOS keyboard. It's designed for terminal applications, sending precise control codes and escape sequences for seamless command-line interaction on iOS and iPadOS devices.

**Highlights:** Dedicated terminal layer with Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, Ctrl and Alt as proper modifiers with lock functionality, Full function-key layer (F1-F12), Configurable arrow key behavior for different apps, Multiple keyboard layouts for iPad (60% and 75%), Seven customizable themes (light and dark), Privacy-focused, no Full Access required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tanuki for GitLab free?

Tanuki for GitLab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shell Keyboard free?

Shell Keyboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tanuki for GitLab or Shell Keyboard?

Shell Keyboard is rated higher. Tanuki for GitLab averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Shell Keyboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tanuki for GitLab or Shell Keyboard have ads?

Neither Tanuki for GitLab nor Shell Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tanuki for GitLab or Shell Keyboard?

Tanuki for GitLab ships an update every 9 days, and Shell Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, Tanuki for GitLab was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shell Keyboard on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tanuki for GitLab or Shell Keyboard?

Tanuki for GitLab currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Shell Keyboard at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*