Comparison

Cloud Button vs ShellX

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Button

Features
Read full description

Cloud Buttons let you trigger Cloud based services through a simple push of a wireless button. The buttons can be connected directly to your mobile phone for on-the-go use cases, and to a hub for a stable stationary setup.

About

ShellX

Features
Read full description

The missing link between your phone and your automation workflows. ShellX is a thin client that connects your mobile device directly to n8n, Make, Zapier, Home Assistant, or any webhook endpoint. Voice, text, photos, documents, barcodes, GPS โ€” everything goes straight to YOUR infrastructure. We never see your data. HOW IT WORKS 1. Configure your webhook URL 2. Send input (voice, text, photo, scan) 3. Your automation processes it 4. See the response (text, voice, or image) That's it. ShellX doesn't process anything โ€” your workflow does. USE CASES - Chat with your AI agent connected to your company data - Field workers submitting reports via voice - Inventory management with barcode scanning - Home automation voice control - Client-facing interface for your automation agency KEY FEATURES - Works with ANY webhook (n8n, Make, Zapier, ESP32, custom APIs) - Voice input transcribed and sent to your workflow - Responses can be text, audio, or images - Labels to switch between multiple workflows instantly - Quick Mode for one-off commands, Chat Mode for conversations - QR and barcode scanner built-in - Photo and document uploads - Push notifications when your workflow responds - GPS location sharing PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your data never touches our servers. ShellX connects directly to your endpoint. Conversation history stays on your device. No accounts required for personal use. All features included. No ads. No data mining.

Screenshots

Cloud Button2 screens
ShellX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShellX at every 3 days against Cloud Button's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Button ships an update every 6 months, ShellX every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Cloud Button versus ShellX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud ButtonShellX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size52 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShortcut LabsLaurens van Leer B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Cloud Button

No in-app purchases

None

ShellX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Button free?
Cloud Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShellX free?
ShellX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Button or ShellX have ads?
Neither Cloud Button nor ShellX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Button or ShellX?
Cloud Button ships an update every 6 months, and ShellX every 3 days. Most recently, Cloud Button was updated on October 28, 2026 and ShellX on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons