Shell360 vs ServerX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shell360
This application provides secure and efficient remote server access via SSH and SFTP. It offers features like port forwarding, SSH key support, and customizable terminal themes for streamlined workflows across different operating systems.
- 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
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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
ServerX
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Monitor server health over SSH and handle everyday server tasks from your iPhone or iPad. View CPU, memory, disk and network metrics, check Docker container status, and run scripts. FREE FEATURES • View server performance and Docker container status • Run a script on one server PREMIUM FEATURES • Connect using the SSH terminal • Manage Docker containers • Run scripts across multiple servers • Sync across devices after enabling iCloud sync • Protect access with Face ID on supported devices Available metrics and actions depend on your server configuration and permissions. Premium is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time purchase. Prices, plan details and any eligible introductory offers are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY The app uses remote configuration, and usage analytics and crash reporting are enabled by default. You can manage analytics and crash reporting separately in Settings. Changes to crash reporting take effect after restarting the app. Privacy Policy: https://serversx.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Shell360 and ServerX are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shell360 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ServerX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shell360 ships an update monthly, ServerX every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Shell360 | ServerX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | 刁 程 | Tianjin Cosine Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Shell360
- 1 month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 1 year$19.991 Year
ServerX
- Premium - Month Plan$1.991 Month
- Premium - 3 days trial3 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium - Year Plan$5.991 Year
- Premium - Lifetime$19.99








