Comparison

KeyBean vs Shelify SSH Remote Connect

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

Head to head
About

KeyBean

Features
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KeyBean is a management software designed specifically for Apple, aimed at efficiently managing SSH keys, certificates, and CA (Certificate Authority) information. It provides a modern, user-friendly GUI that enables users to easily and conveniently edit and manage these critical security resources. The software comprehensively supports multiple key generation methods including ED25519, ECDSA, and RSA, allowing users to flexibly choose key lengths and offering quick key fingerprint viewing capabilities. Users can directly generate user or server certificates from CA and keys, conveniently reusing existing certificate information to create new certificates, thereby avoiding traditional complex command-line operations. ===================================== Subscription fee - 3.99/year Lifetime fee - $9.99 Unlock on all devices with a subscription or purchase. Free Trial Enjoy a 3-day free trial of all features (included with annual subscription). If you cancel your subscription before the trial expires, you can still use the app for 3 days at no cost. ===================================== Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.notion.site/Privacy-de0bbfb42e924289bf47096b67db84ee

About

Shelify SSH Remote Connect

Features
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Your servers, one tap away. Shelify is a fast, no-nonsense SSH client for your phone. Connect to a server, run what you need, and get on with your day β€” no account, no cloud sync, no setup ritual. SSH IN SECONDS Save a host once and reconnect with a single tap. Password and private key authentication, custom ports, and standard SSH options β€” all in a form that takes under a minute to fill in. A REAL TERMINAL Full-screen terminal with proper key handling, an extra key row for Ctrl, Tab, Esc and arrows, and pinch-to-zoom text sizing. Colors, cursor and control sequences behave the way you expect them to. SNIPPETS AND SAVED COMMANDS Store the commands you type over and over β€” deployments, log tails, service restarts β€” and run them in one tap instead of retyping them on a phone keyboard. MULTIPLE SESSIONS Keep several servers open at the same time and switch between them without dropping a connection. KEYS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Private keys, passwords and host details are stored in the device keychain. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is synced to a server we control. WORKS WHEN YOU NEED IT Import an existing key, generate a new one, or paste one in. Connection details are yours to export and back up whenever you want. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED No sign-up, no email, no profile. Install the app and connect. Shelify is built for people who administer servers and want a terminal in their pocket that doesn't get in the way. Shelify is free to use. Some features are available with Premium. β€” Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Shelify SSH Remote Connect is a terminal client. It does not provide server administration advice, and you are responsible for the commands you run on your own systems. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shelify.com/privacy/ App Terms: https://shelify.com/terms/

Screenshots

KeyBean3 screens
Shelify SSH Remote Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shelify SSH Remote Connect at monthly against KeyBean's every 7 months. KeyBean's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. KeyBean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Shelify SSH Remote Connect 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

KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, Shelify SSH Remote Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
KeyBean versus Shelify SSH Remote Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyBeanShelify SSH Remote Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

2 purchases

KeyBean

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Shelify SSH Remote Connect

Subscriptions2
  • Saved Hosts & Sessions - Month$1.991 Month
  • Snippets & Commands - Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is KeyBean free?
KeyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shelify SSH Remote Connect free?
Shelify SSH Remote Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeyBean or Shelify SSH Remote Connect have ads?
Neither KeyBean nor Shelify SSH Remote Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyBean or Shelify SSH Remote Connect?
KeyBean ships an update every 7 months, and Shelify SSH Remote Connect monthly. Most recently, KeyBean was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shelify SSH Remote Connect on October 5, 2026.

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