Comparison

AgentShell vs AgentDeck

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

Head to head
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/ ---

About

AgentDeck

Features
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AgentDeck is a private mobile client for OpenClaw and Hermes that puts you in control of your agentic workflows. Connect your own relay through Cloudflare R2 and keep your agent server behind its firewall, without relying on a centralized chat service. Continue your sessions from your iPhone or iPad with cross-device reliability, keeping your home or office machine safely behind its firewall and never exposing it to the public internet. # A Native, Optimized Experience AgentDeck isn't just a relay; it's a refined interface designed specifically for high-level agent interaction: • Custom Agent Commands: Trigger complex agent behaviors with a dedicated Command UI-no more typing long CLI strings on a mobile keyboard. • Human-in-the-Loop Confirmation: Stay in control of autonomous actions with a native Confirmation UI that lets you review and approve sensitive agent tasks before they execute. • Full Attachment Support: Seamlessly send images and files to your vision-capable agents directly from your mobile photo library or files app. • Comfortable Reading: Choose between "Bubble" or "Terminal" styles with customizable fonts and a roomy iPad split-view. # How it Works • Install: Add the AgentDeck relay integration to your OpenClaw or Hermes setup. • Connect: Link the integration to your own Cloudflare R2 bucket. • Sync: Point AgentDeck at your relay. Normal usage stays comfortably within Cloudflare's generous free tier. # Why Power Users Choose AgentDeck • Private by Design: Your OpenClaw or Hermes server stays private; Cloudflare R2 acts as the delivery layer. • Decentralized & Secure: A self-hosted relay ensures you retain 100% ownership of your transcripts and data. • Seamless Continuity: Pick up active sessions away from your desk and inspect server details at a glance. • Pro Visibility: Browse servers, agents, and detailed session transcripts with a mobile-first UI that outperforms a simple terminal. You bring the data store. You own the data. AgentDeck handles the rest. Open source under the MIT License. Project and setup guides: https://github.com/dodid/AgentDeck. OpenClaw plugin installation: https://github.com/dodid/AgentDeck/blob/main/integrations/openclaw/README.md#install-the-plugin-in-openclaw. Hermes plugin installation: https://github.com/dodid/AgentDeck/blob/main/integrations/hermes/README.md#install-the-plugin. AgentDeck is a third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OpenClaw or Hermes projects or their maintainers.

Screenshots

AgentShell4 screens
AgentDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

AgentShell and AgentDeck 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. AgentShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and AgentDeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AgentShell versus AgentDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgentShellAgentDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay Budhram晔斌 范

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AgentShell

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

AgentDeck

Subscriptions2
  • ClawChat Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ClawChat Plus Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

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

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