Comparison

AgentShell vs iVerb

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

iVerb

Features
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Your coding assistants run on your machines. Follow their work from your iPhone or iPad. iVerb is an SSH terminal and companion for remote development. Connect to your own Mac, Linux host, or WSL environment to read conversations, review code changes, reply to tasks, and use a real terminal. Works with Claude Code, Codex CLI, OpenCode, and DeepSeek Harness running on your own server. Available interactions depend on the CLI and supported transcript formats. CONVERSATIONS AND PROJECTS • Read project conversations, code diffs, and tool activity • Swipe to quote messages and add images from Photos or the clipboard • Preview remote images, text, code, and Markdown through links in project chats • Review recognized collaborating agents, work rounds, results, and separate conversations • Keep editable project to-dos on your device A TERMINAL FOR YOUR PHONE • Connect over SSH to home, office, or cloud hosts • Use Zellij or tmux sessions with terminal function keys • Customize shortcut order and preview terminal themes • CJK input, Dynamic Type, and accessibility support NOTIFICATIONS AND ACTIONS • Receive task-completion and input-needed alerts • Reply or use quick actions for compatible tasks • Optional encrypted hosted push relay access is included with Pro CONNECTIONS AND DATA • You choose the hosts; connection credentials are stored in the device Keychain • SSH encrypts transfers; conversation caches and app to-dos are stored locally • Images you choose to attach are uploaded to your configured server • iVerb does not provide a VPN or an AI model service. Use a network path or networking tools that can reach your host START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED MORE • Try the built-in demo without a server • iVerb Pro is a one-time purchase for additional servers and projects, fonts, Live Activity, the hosted push relay, and alternate icons • No subscriptions. Tips are optional Full remote functionality requires an accessible SSH host and the relevant command-line tools.

Screenshots

AgentShell4 screens
iVerb4 screens

Verdict

The call

AgentShell and iVerb 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 iVerb sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AgentShell versus iVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgentShelliVerb
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVijay Budhram健 马

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AgentShell

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

iVerb

One-time4
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me a meal$6.99
  • iVerb Pro$9.99
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  • Long-term supporter$14.99

Questions

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

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