Comparison

SAM 2025 vs Pocket Shell

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

Head to head
About

SAM 2025

This event app helps attendees navigate a financial inclusion conference in Africa. It allows users to view the schedule, create a personalized agenda, connect with other participants, and explore virtual exhibitor booths. Receive live updates and find your way around the venue.

Highlights
  • Complete event program
  • Personalized agenda creation
  • Participant and speaker profiles
  • Virtual exhibitor booths
  • B2B meeting organization
  • Live push updates
  • Venue navigation
Features
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SAM is a 5-day biennial event dedicated to the development of financial inclusion in Africa. It's the event not to be missed by professionals in inclusive finance! The next edition will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 13 to 17, 2025. To experience the event even more intensely, download the app designed specifically for SAM 2025 and: • View the complete event program, day by day; • Create your own agenda by registering for the various workshops, training sessions, and conferences offered; • View the profiles of other participants, speakers, and innovators; • Visit the virtual booths of sponsors, partners, and exhibitors in the Innovators' Village; • Chat with over 1,000 attendees and organize B2B meetings • Receive live push updates throughout the event • Find your way around the Kenyatta International Convention Centre We look forward to seeing you there! The SAM Team

About

Pocket Shell

Features
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Pocket Shell is a modern SSH client built for developers, server owners, IT users and anyone who needs quick access to remote machines from a mobile device. Connect to your servers, manage saved hosts, browse files with SFTP and run terminal commands from one clean, dark-mode interface. Whether you are checking a VPS, managing a cloud instance, accessing a Linux server or handling quick maintenance tasks while away from your computer, Pocket Shell gives you a simple and focused way to stay connected. Key Features: * SSH Client Save and organize your server connections in one place. Add host details such as hostname, port, username and authentication method, then access your servers quickly when needed. * Terminal Access Open a remote terminal session and run commands directly from your phone. Pocket Shell is designed for quick checks, server monitoring, command execution and remote troubleshooting. * Built-in SFTP File Browser Browse remote folders and manage server files through a clean SFTP interface. Move through directories, view folder structures and access server files without switching tools. * Local Terminal Access a local terminal area for command-line workflows directly inside the app. * Clean Dark Interface Pocket Shell uses a focused dark UI with clear text, simple navigation and developer-friendly controls, making it comfortable to use during long sessions or quick checks. Designed For: - Developers - System administrators - Cloud server users - VPS owners - Linux users - Homelab users - IT support users - Students learning server management - Anyone who needs SSH access on mobile Why Pocket Shell? Pocket Shell is built around one idea: remote server access should feel simple, clean and reliable on mobile. Instead of a cluttered interface, the app keeps the most important tools close: saved hosts, SSH terminal, SFTP file browsing, authentication options and quick access controls. Use Pocket Shell when you need to: - Connect to a Linux server - Check server status - Run quick terminal commands - Manage SSH hosts - Browse remote files with SFTP - Access your VPS or cloud instance - Work with your homelab server - Handle quick server maintenance while away from your computer

Screenshots

SAM 20253 screens
Pocket Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Shell at none against SAM 2025's shown. Pocket Shell also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SAM 2025 versus Pocket Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAM 2025Pocket Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAPPUI AU DEVELOPPEMENT AUTONOMEApps Haus

In-app purchases

None

SAM 2025

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket Shell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAM 2025 free?
SAM 2025 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Shell free?
Pocket Shell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SAM 2025 or Pocket Shell have ads?
SAM 2025 shows ads; Pocket Shell does not.

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