Comparison

Shell360 vs Niro

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Niro

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Niro brings the coding agents running on your Mac to your iPhone. Install Niro Bridge on your Mac, then pair Niro with your Mac. From your iPhone, you can view existing sessions, continue conversations, switch providers and models, and keep track of agent progress when you're away from your computer. Niro currently supports MiMo Desktop, OpenCode, and ZCode through Niro Bridge. Niro is free to use. Optional tips are available if you'd like to support Efrem Labs.

Screenshots

Shell3604 screens
Niro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Niro at every 2 weeks against Shell360's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Shell360 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Niro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shell360 ships an update monthly, Niro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Shell360 versus Niro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShell360Niro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer刁 程岩 李

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shell360

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

Niro

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Buy me a dessert$2.99
  • Buy me dinner$4.99

Questions

Is Shell360 free?
Shell360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Niro free?
Niro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shell360 or Niro have ads?
Neither Shell360 nor Niro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shell360 or Niro?
Shell360 ships an update monthly, and Niro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shell360 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Niro on October 31, 2026.

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