Comparison

PingSense vs AgentShell

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

Head to head
About

PingSense

Features
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PingSense is a network diagnostic tool that brings a new dimension to connectivity testing. With unique haptic feedback, you can "feel" the latency of your network connections. Features: Instant Ping: Quick ICMP ping to any host. Haptic Sonar: Distinct haptic feedback patterns based on response time. Real-time Graph: Visual latency monitoring. Detailed History: Review past performance and export results. Widgets: Monitor connectivity right from your Home Screen. Designed for network engineers, gamers, and anyone who needs reliable connectivity tools. Support URL: https://pingsense.hitto.me/ Marketing URL: https://pingsense.hitto.me/ Privacy Policy URL: https://pingsense.hitto.me/privacy-policy

About

AgentShell

This app provides developers with an SSH client to manage AI coding tools on remote servers. It offers push notifications for agent input, multiple session management, and secure key storage. Stay connected and in control of your development environment from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • AI agent support with push notifications
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island session status
  • Up to 10 simultaneous sessions
  • 256-color terminal with extra keyboard row
  • Secure key storage in iOS Keychain
  • Unlimited saved connection profiles
Features
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AgentShell is an SSH client for developers who run AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI on remote servers. The problem it solves You're running Claude on a dev server. It needs a yes/no answer. Your phone is in your pocket. Without notifications, you'd have no idea it's waiting. AgentShell watches your terminal for input prompts and notifies you. Works whether the app is open, backgrounded, or your phone is locked. AI agent support • Auto-launch Claude, Gemini, Cursor, Codex, or your own tools on connect • Detects when agents need confirmation or input • Push notifications show the actual question being asked • Banners when you're in another session • Per-connection working directories Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Session status visible without unlocking • See "Working", "Waiting for input", or "Ready" at a glance • Tap to jump straight into the session Multiple sessions • Up to 10 sessions at once • Grid view with terminal previews • Sessions stay alive when you switch apps • Auto-reconnect on dropped connections • GNU Screen support Terminal • 256 colors, multiple themes • Extra keyboard row: Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows • Voice input • Copy/paste Security • Keys in iOS Keychain with hardware encryption • Face ID / Touch ID to access keys • Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA generation • Keys stay on device • Secure password storage Connections • Unlimited saved profiles • Quick connect to recent servers • AWS EC2 metadata support • Custom startup commands • Background connection keeper No web views Native iOS. SwiftUI. Pure Swift SSH. Launches fast, stays responsive. --- Subscription Information AgentShell Pro (Yearly) is available as an auto-renewable subscription at $9.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. AgentShell Pro (Lifetime) is available as a one-time purchase at $24.99. Privacy Policy: https://agentshell.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ---

Screenshots

PingSense4 screens
AgentShell4 screens

Verdict

The call

PingSense and AgentShell are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PingSense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AgentShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PingSense versus AgentShell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPingSenseAgentShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitoshi TatsumiVijay Budhram

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PingSense

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$1.99
2 purchases

AgentShell

Subscriptions1
  • AgentShell Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AgentShell Life$24.99

Questions

Is PingSense free?
PingSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AgentShell free?
AgentShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PingSense or AgentShell have ads?
Neither PingSense nor AgentShell shows ads.

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