# DevMate vs DroidShell

The clearest difference is price: DevMate at Free against DroidShell's $8.99. DevMate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). DroidShell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DevMate is free to download; DroidShell costs $8.99 up front. DevMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DroidShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

DevMate ships an update every 8 days, DroidShell daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DevMate | DroidShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devmate-connect-and-debug/id6757657259/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #145 | **#33** |
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) | [Jan Sallads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092355347) |

## What reviewers say

### DevMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devmate-connect-and-debug/id6757657259)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Developer Tools, #168 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and debug ADB-enabled devices remotely. Control files, apps, and device information, including screen mirroring and log viewing. Offers subscription for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Device discovery and connection, File and app management, Remote control and input, Screen mirroring and recording, Device information monitoring, Logcat viewer with filtering

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DevMate Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DevMate Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| DevMate Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### DroidShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droidshell/id6770150116)

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DevMate free?

DevMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DroidShell free?

DroidShell costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do DevMate or DroidShell have ads?

Neither DevMate nor DroidShell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DevMate or DroidShell?

DevMate ships an update every 8 days, and DroidShell daily. Most recently, DevMate was updated on September 22, 2026 and DroidShell on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DevMate or DroidShell?

DevMate currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and DroidShell at #33. 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.*