ShellCast vs ShelveApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ShellCast
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ShellCast lets you control any terminal or long-running CLI process from your devices. Guide your AI agents remotely and get nudged when they need your attention. No complex setup; just pair once and stay connected from anywhereβbatteries included.
ShelveApp
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Shelve is a powerful SSH client for iOS with a built-in AI coding agent. Connect to your servers, run terminals, and let Claude or Codex work on your codebase β all from your iPhone. AI AGENT OVER SSH Run Claude or Codex directly on your remote servers. Multi-session conversations organized by working directory, with git-aware context, image attachments, safety approvals, and model selection. FULL TERMINAL Native terminal emulator with color support, keyboard shortcuts, and smooth scrolling. Manage tmux sessions and keep your work running. HOST WORKSPACE A complete toolkit for every server: β’ Terminal β Interactive shell access β’ Tmux β Session management β’ Browser β Discover and access web services by port β’ Files β Browse and manage remote files β’ Services β Monitor Docker, PM2, and system processes β’ System β View server metrics and resource usage β’ Logs β Tail and search remote log files SECURITY FIRST β’ SSH keys generated in the Secure Enclave β’ Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) β’ Full audit log of all key signing operations β’ Safety approval system for AI agent commands Built for developers who manage servers on the go
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShellCast at none against ShelveApp's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. ShelveApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShellCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShellCast ships an update every 10 days, ShelveApp weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShellCast | ShelveApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neurox Inc. | Refael Yerusalmi |
In-app purchases
ShellCast
No in-app purchases
ShelveApp
- Unlock 2+ Servers$2.99









