Comparison

AgentShell vs OpenCodeM

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

OpenCodeM

This app provides a native mobile interface to manage and monitor your remote AI coding agent instances. Stay updated on task completion and session status from anywhere, without needing to keep a terminal open.

Highlights
  • Instance management for multiple connections
  • Built-in WebView terminal
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Background notifications for task completion
  • Real-time session status monitoring
  • iCloud sync for instances and credentials
  • Home screen widget for at-a-glance status
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OpenCodeM is a native companion app for OpenCode — the open-source, provider-agnostic AI coding agent. Connect to your remote OpenCode instances from anywhere, monitor session status in real time, and get notified when tasks complete, all without keeping a terminal window open. Whether you're away from your desk, checking in from your iPhone, or working across devices, OpenCodeM gives you a lightweight yet powerful window into your AI coding workflow. - Instance Management — Add, edit, and manage multiple OpenCode server connections with IP, port, SSL, and auth credentials. - Built-in WebView Terminal — Full WKWebView with HTTP Basic Auth support, just like using OpenCode in your browser. - Live Activity & Dynamic Island — See instance name, session title, and busy/unread status at a glance on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. - Background Notifications — Get local push notifications when a remote task finishes, so you never miss a completion. - Real-Time Session Monitoring — SSE-based live status updates showing whether an instance is busy or idle. - iCloud Sync — Optional sync of instances and credentials across all your Apple devices via CloudKit & iCloud Keychain. - Widget — Home Screen widget for at-a-glance status of your instances. - Privacy First — No analytics, no telemetry, no data leaves your devices without your consent. Fully offline-capable.

Screenshots

AgentShell4 screens
OpenCodeM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AgentShell at 100% against OpenCodeM's 0%. AgentShell also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). OpenCodeM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

AgentShell is free to download; OpenCodeM costs $0.99 up front. AgentShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. OpenCodeM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AgentShell versus OpenCodeM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgentShellOpenCodeM
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay BudhramCometDust Technology (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd

Customer experience

AgentShell

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OpenCodeM

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AgentShell

Subscriptions1
  • AgentShell Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AgentShell Life$24.99
None

OpenCodeM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AgentShell free?
AgentShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenCodeM free?
OpenCodeM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AgentShell or OpenCodeM have ads?
Neither AgentShell nor OpenCodeM shows ads.

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