Vicoa vs shellin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vicoa
This app allows developers to seamlessly continue AI coding sessions across multiple devices. Receive instant alerts for AI agent input and stay productive while away from your desk.
- Cross-device session continuity
- Instant AI agent alerts
- Real-time agent updates
- Seamless workflow integration
- Simple setup and sync
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Vicoa (Vicoa Code Anywhere) is the best agentic IDE for running Claude Code, Codex, and other coding agents in parallel on any device. Start coding on your laptop, continue seamlessly on your phone or tablet, and never miss an important moment when your AI agent needs your input. Vicoa was built for developers who want to stay in flow even when they step away from their desk. Whether you’re waiting for a build, running a long task, or need to approve an agent’s next step, Vicoa keeps you connected. Key Features: • Continue Claude Code sessions across laptop, mobile, and tablet • Get instant alerts when your AI agent needs clarification or has finished a task • Pick up right where you left off, even if your laptop is running a long process • See live updates from your agent in real time • Simple setup – connect once and stay in sync How It Works: 1. Install the Vicoa CLI on your terminal 2. Sign in to authorize the terminal 3. Start a Claude Code session as usual and switch between devices at any time Perfect for developers who: • Step away from their desk but want to stay productive • Run long-running AI tasks that need occasional input • Work flexibly across laptop, tablet, and phone • Want to code from the couch, coffee shop, or on the go Vicoa is your companion for Claude Code and Codex – designed to keep you in control and your workflow uninterrupted, wherever you are. Download Vicoa and start vibe coding anywhere anytime! Terms of Use: https://vicoa.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://vicoa.ai/privacy We value your feedback and suggestions. Connect with us: Email: hi@vicoa.ai
shellin
Access and control your Mac terminal from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor AI coding agents, run commands, and stay connected to your workflow remotely via an encrypted peer-to-peer connection.
- View Mac terminal live on iPhone/iPad
- Monitor AI coding agents remotely
- Real-time interaction with keyboard input
- Connect without SSH setup
- End-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer session
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shellin lets you view and interact with your Mac terminal from iPhone or iPad. Run the shellin CLI on your Mac, open the iOS app, and your terminal appears live over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection. Whether you are running Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Gemini CLI, or a long command in Terminal, shellin helps you stay connected when you step away from your desk. Check progress, approve actions, and send commands right from your phone or tablet. An active shellin subscription is required to connect to your Mac from the iOS app. Why shellin • View your Mac terminal live from iPhone or iPad • Monitor AI coding agents while you are away • Interact in real time with keyboard input and terminal output • Connect without SSH setup, port forwarding, or firewall changes • End-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer session How it works 1. Install the shellin app on iPhone or iPad 2. Choose and activate a shellin subscription in the app 3. Install the shellin CLI on your Mac 4. Sign in with a one-time key 5. Run shellin in the terminal you want to access 6. Open the app and connect to your live session shellin is built for people who want lightweight remote access to an existing Mac terminal session, especially when monitoring AI-assisted workflows on the go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://shellin.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: shellin at 5.0 against Vicoa's 4.3. Vicoa's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Vicoa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and shellin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
shellin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vicoa has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Vicoa ships an update every 4 days, shellin every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vicoa | shellin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BetterBit | Joonhyung Cho |
Customer experience
Vicoa
shellin
In-app purchases
Vicoa
- Unlimited$4.997 Days
- Unlimited (Monthly)$12.991 Month
- Unlimited$12.991 Month
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- Unlimited (Yearly)$69.991 Year
- Unlimited2 variants$89.991 Year
- Unlimited7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Unlimited2 variants$119.991 Year
- Unlimited7 Days trial$119.991 Year
shellin
- Shellin Lite7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Shellin Pro$8.991 Month









