# GrafanaUI vs Shell Keyboard

The clearest difference is rating: Shell Keyboard at 5.0 against GrafanaUI's 3.5. Shell Keyboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#2 vs #33). GrafanaUI's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

GrafanaUI costs $1.99 and Shell Keyboard $0.99 up front. GrafanaUI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Shell Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shell Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

GrafanaUI ships an update every 2 weeks, Shell Keyboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GrafanaUI | Shell Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grafanaui/id6754510277/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-keyboard/id6811290737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #33 | **#2** |
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Senchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848366090) | [Nguyen Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071455830) |

## What reviewers say

### GrafanaUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grafanaui/id6754510277)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Access Grafana dashboards and receive real-time push notifications for critical alerts on your mobile device. Monitor systems, manage incidents, and stay informed with customizable alert filters and background updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time alert monitoring and push notifications, Background alert updates, Filter alerts by state, dashboard, folder, server, and date range, Browse and search dashboards, Connect to multiple Grafana servers, Secure authentication options, Low Power Mode and adaptive refresh

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium(1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium(1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |


### Shell Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-keyboard/id6811290737)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #139 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This custom keyboard provides essential keys like Ctrl, Esc, and arrow keys that are missing from the standard iOS keyboard. It's designed for terminal applications, sending precise control codes and escape sequences for seamless command-line interaction on iOS and iPadOS devices.

**Highlights:** Dedicated terminal layer with Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrow keys, Ctrl and Alt as proper modifiers with lock functionality, Full function-key layer (F1-F12), Configurable arrow key behavior for different apps, Multiple keyboard layouts for iPad (60% and 75%), Seven customizable themes (light and dark), Privacy-focused, no Full Access required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GrafanaUI free?

GrafanaUI costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Shell Keyboard free?

Shell Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GrafanaUI or Shell Keyboard?

Shell Keyboard is rated higher. GrafanaUI averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Shell Keyboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GrafanaUI or Shell Keyboard have ads?

Neither GrafanaUI nor Shell Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GrafanaUI or Shell Keyboard?

GrafanaUI ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shell Keyboard fortnightly. Most recently, GrafanaUI was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shell Keyboard on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GrafanaUI or Shell Keyboard?

GrafanaUI currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Shell Keyboard at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*