AgentShell vs CodeSnippets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/ ---
CodeSnippets
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Tired of digging through old projects for that one useful piece of code? CodeSnippets is your personal code library — always organized, always ready, and completely private. SAVE ANY CODE Paste or type snippets in 20+ programming languages — Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Java, Kotlin, HTML, CSS, SQL, Bash, Ruby, PHP, C#, C++, Dart, YAML, JSON, Markdown, R, and Lua. Every snippet gets automatic syntax highlighting for keywords, strings, comments, and numbers. COPY IN ONE TAP Need that snippet back? Tap once to copy it straight to your clipboard, with haptic confirmation and a "Copied!" toast. No digging through old files, no switching apps. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Group snippets into custom collections, add tags for quick filtering, star your favorites, and pin the ones you reach for most. Full-text search finds any snippet by title, code, description, or tag in an instant. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS • Monospace code display with optional line numbers and word wrap • Swipe left to delete, swipe right to copy • Share a snippet as text or export it as a file with the correct extension • Dashboard with recent snippets, pinned favorites, and a language breakdown • Works great on iPhone and iPad PRIVACY FIRST No account required. Every snippet is stored on your device — nothing is uploaded anywhere unless you choose to export it yourself. FREE TO START • Up to 20 snippets • 5 languages (Swift, Python, JavaScript, HTML, Bash) • Full-text search, one-tap copy, favorites, and pinning CODESNIPPETS PREMIUM: • Unlimited snippets • All 22 supported languages • Custom collections with your own names, icons, and colors • Statistics tab — language breakdown, weekly activity, and your saving streak • JSON library export and import — move your whole snippet library between devices • Single-file export with the correct file extension • Ad-free experience Choose the plan that fits: $2.99/month, $29.99/year, or a one-time $99.99 purchase for lifetime access with no recurring charge. Download CodeSnippets and keep every useful piece of code you write within one tap's reach. Auto-renewable subscription. Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AgentShell at none against CodeSnippets's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. AgentShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and CodeSnippets sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AgentShell | CodeSnippets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vijay Budhram | Tabish Hassan |
In-app purchases
AgentShell
- AgentShell Yearly$9.991 Year
- AgentShell Life$24.99
CodeSnippets
- CodeSnippets Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month









