Comparison

SIDEN vs ShellMan

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

Head to head
About

SIDEN

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SIDEN is a utility app for xSIID / NExT v2 users to manage NFC chip data quickly and safely. Key features: • Read NFC tags and view UID + NDEF records • Write links and payloads from customizable dashboard tiles • Scan QR codes to add or write URLs • Import links from Share Sheet (URL, text, or QR image) • Reorder, edit, and style tiles (icon, color, title) • Memory Dump tools for Sector 0 inspection • Initialize NDEF and Full Wipe tools for maintenance • Local-first design with iCloud sync • No tracking and no analytics collection SIDEN is designed for fast daily use, diagnostics, and demo/showcase workflows for xSIID/NExT v2.

About

ShellMan

Features
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ShellMan is the most powerful local-network controller for your Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 smart home devices. No cloud. No subscription. Pure local control. Disclaimer: This app is an independent, unofficial third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way connected to Allterco Robotics Ltd. or its subsidiaries. "Shelly®" is a registered trademark of Allterco Robotics Ltd. All product names, logos, and brands mentioned are property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes. This app communicates with devices using their publicly documented, open JSON-RPC 2.0 API. DISCOVER YOUR DEVICES • Auto-discover devices instantly via mDNS — no IP addresses needed • Scan your entire subnet to find every Shelly on your network • Add devices manually by entering their IP address CONTROL EVERYTHING • Turn switches on/off with a single tap • Dim lights to the perfect level • Adjust colour temperature and RGB colour for smart bulbs • Open, close, and position covers and blinds with precision REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live status updates via WebSocket — see your devices react in real time • Energy dashboard with power, voltage, current, and consumption data • Sensor readings: temperature, humidity, flood, smoke, motion, and illuminance MANAGE YOUR DEVICES • View firmware versions and update devices over the air • Batch-update multiple devices at once • Create and manage schedules directly on each device • Reboot or factory-reset devices when needed WORKS WITH YOUR HOME • Full support for password-protected devices (SHA-256 Digest authentication) • Automatic reconnection if a device drops off the network • Dark mode, light mode, and system theme support • Available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, 中文, and 日本語 Compatible with all Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 devices. Gen 1 devices are not supported.

Screenshots

ShellMan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ShellMan at 3 against SIDEN's —. ShellMan also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SIDEN versus ShellMan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIDENShellMan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivoKey Japan LLCLars Roth

In-app purchases

None

SIDEN

No in-app purchases

None

ShellMan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SIDEN free?
SIDEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShellMan free?
ShellMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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