Comparison

thumbzonekeyboard vs ShellAccess

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

Head to head
About

thumbzonekeyboard

This keyboard app is optimized for one-thumb typing, offering customizable layouts for comfort and speed. It features a smart design that reduces finger movement and includes a built-in calculator for quick calculations without leaving the keyboard.

Highlights
  • Thumb-optimized layout
  • Standard, left-handed, and mirror modes
  • Smart vowel/consonant zoning
  • Reduced finger movement
  • Built-in calculator
  • No learning curve
Features
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This keyboard is designed for real mobile users who type with one thumb. It supports standard mode, left-handed mode, and mirror mode so you can choose the layout that feels most comfortable for your hand. The smart thumb layout reduces finger movement and helps you type faster with less effort. * Vowels and consonants are placed in separate zones, and consonants are grouped by similar pronunciation to make keys easier to find with one thumb. There is no learning curve. You can start typing naturally from the first use. It also includes a built-in calculator. You can quickly calculate numbers without leaving the keyboard, making it useful for shopping, work, and daily tasks. Use it for just 5 minutes a day for one week, and you will not be able to go back to the old QWERTY keyboard. Switch modes anytime depending on how you hold your phone. Whether you are right-handed or left-handed, this keyboard adapts to you. Designed for speed, comfort, and real-world use on smartphones.

About

ShellAccess

Features
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Connect to your Linux, macOS, and Unix servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. ShellAccess is a native SSH client built for professionals who need reliable remote server access on the go. Full Terminal Emulation A complete terminal experience with support for interactive applications, color output, and customizable themes. Choose from Pro Dark, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Solarized, Gruvbox, and more. Adjust font size and family to suit your workflow. Secure Authentication Connect using password or SSH key authentication. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly in the app, or import your existing keys. Passwords can be saved securely with Face ID or Touch ID protection using the iOS Keychain. Host Key Verification ShellAccess verifies server identity on every connection, just like OpenSSH. Unknown hosts prompt for confirmation, and changed host keys trigger clear warnings to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks. Manage your known hosts list from Settings. SFTP File Browser Browse, download, and manage files on your remote servers without leaving the app. Access the built-in SFTP browser from the terminal toolbar with a single tap. Multi-Session Support Work across multiple servers simultaneously. Each connection runs in its own tab with independent terminal state. Switch between sessions instantly. Server Management Save your frequently used servers with host, port, username, and preferred authentication method. Organize servers into folders. Quick Connect lets you jump into a one-off session without saving anything. Port Forwarding Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels to securely access services behind firewalls. Terminal Toolbar A purpose-built accessory bar gives you quick access to Escape, Tab, Ctrl, arrow keys, and common shortcuts like Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, and Ctrl+Z โ€” keys that are difficult to type on a touchscreen keyboard. Built for iOS Native SwiftUI interface. Designed to work with the iOS keyboard, multitasking, and system security features. No web views, no Electron โ€” a real native app.

Screenshots

thumbzonekeyboard4 screens
ShellAccess3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: thumbzonekeyboard at 18.5 against ShellAccess's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
thumbzonekeyboard versus ShellAccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterthumbzonekeyboardShellAccess
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAESIK YOUNKTMLABS LLC

In-app purchases

None

thumbzonekeyboard

No in-app purchases

None

ShellAccess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is thumbzonekeyboard free?
thumbzonekeyboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShellAccess free?
ShellAccess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do thumbzonekeyboard or ShellAccess have ads?
Neither thumbzonekeyboard nor ShellAccess shows ads.

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