Comparison

Tempest 3 vs Shell360

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

Head to head
About

Tempest 3

A powerful client for managing servers via SSH, SFTP, and Mosh, offering real-time collaboration and AI-assisted terminal tasks. Securely sync your sessions and configurations across all your devices with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • SSH & Mosh connections
  • SFTP file manager
  • Port forwarding
  • AI-powered terminal tasks
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Kubernetes cluster management
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography support
Features
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Tempest is the SSH and Remote Desktop client built for people who actually manage servers. Connect via SSH, SFTP, or Mosh. Forward ports. Transfer files. Manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate in real-time. All from your phone, tablet, or Mac — with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across every device. CORE FEATURES • SSH & Mosh — Reliable connections, even on flaky networks. Mosh keeps your session alive where SSH drops. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, and transfer remote files with a native file manager experience. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote SSH tunnels in seconds. • Storm AI (Pro) — An AI agent that plans, executes, and completes terminal tasks for you. Not a chatbot — a copilot that actually runs commands. • Real-Time Collaboration — Invite teammates into your live terminal session. Debug together, resolve faster. • Kubernetes — Sync kubeconfigs, switch clusters, manage pods with AI-assisted workflows. • Post-Quantum Cryptography — One-tap switch to PQC key exchange. Protect your connections against future quantum threats today. • Connection Multiplexing — Reuse TCP connections. New sessions open instantly as additional channels. • Hardware Security Keys — FIDO2 / YubiKey authentication via ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk. • 1Password Integration — Pull credentials directly from your vault. SECURITY FIRST Zero-knowledge architecture. Your data is end-to-end encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Encryption keys stay on your device — we never see them. Encryption is fully open-sourced for transparency. SYNC EVERYTHING Sessions, keys, snippets, and configurations sync across major OS. Pick up exactly where you left off. PRO UNLOCKS • Background connection persistence • Biometric app lock • Server performance monitoring dashboard • Full Storm AI access • Cloud sync --- Tempest is built by engineers, for engineers. Questions? Join us on Discord: gotempest.app/discord

About

Shell360

This app provides secure and efficient remote server access via SSH and SFTP. It offers features like port forwarding, SSH key support, and customizable themes for a streamlined workflow. Unlock unlimited hosts and keys with a subscription.

Highlights
  • SFTP client support
  • Port forwarding (local, remote, dynamic)
  • ED25519, RSA, ECDSA SSH key support
  • Light and dark theme switching
  • Import/export app configuration
  • Customizable terminal themes and fonts
  • Encrypted application data storage
Features
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Shell360 is an outstanding cross-platform SSH & SFTP client for seamless, secure, efficient remote server access. Works anywhere, on any OS, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity. Features: 1. SFTP: Support SFTP client 2. Port forwading: Support local port forwarding、remote port forwarding and dynamic port forwarding 3. SSH key: support ED25519、RSA、ECDSA SSH Key 4. Theme switching: supports light and dark themes. 5. Import/Export App config. 6. Customize terminal: Supports 6 themes and customizable fonts 7. High security: Application data encrypted storage Subscription Instructions: Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis, unlocking the following features upon subscription 1. Unlimited creation of hosts(Default: 3 host) 2. Unlimited creation of keys(Default: 1 key) 3. Enable import of application configuration 4. Enable export of application configuration 《Privacy Policy》:https://github.com/nashaofu/shell360/blob/master/docs/Privacy-Policy.md 《Terms of Use》:http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Tempest 34 screens
Shell3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tempest 3 at every 6 days against Shell360's monthly. Tempest 3 also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Shell360 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempest 3 ships an update every 6 days, Shell360 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tempest 3 versus Shell360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempest 3Shell360
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtlas Express LLC刁 程

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tempest 3

Subscriptions2
  • Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Tempest Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99
2 purchases

Shell360

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 1 year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tempest 3 free?
Tempest 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shell360 free?
Shell360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tempest 3 or Shell360 have ads?
Neither Tempest 3 nor Shell360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempest 3 or Shell360?
Tempest 3 ships an update every 6 days, and Shell360 monthly. Most recently, Tempest 3 was updated on November 12, 2026 and Shell360 on November 8, 2026.

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