# YAML Tools vs Shell Keyboard

The clearest difference is rating: YAML Tools at 5.0 against Shell Keyboard's 4.0. Shell Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#18 vs #110). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

YAML Tools costs $1.99 and Shell Keyboard $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

YAML Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

YAML Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, Shell Keyboard every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YAML Tools | Shell Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools-editor-and-validator/id6758571420/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-keyboard/id6811290737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #110 | **#18** |
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammed Aadhil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526081218) | [Nguyen Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071455830) |

## What reviewers say

### YAML Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaml-tools-editor-and-validator/id6758571420)

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A private YAML editor for mobile devices that allows you to write, validate, convert, and compare configuration files. It offers desktop-like editing features, JSON schema validation, and multiple export formats.

**Highlights:** Syntax highlighting and code folding, JSON schema validation, Convert YAML to JSON, XML, CSV, and more, Side-by-side file comparison, Private, on-device processing, Full iPad keyboard shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shell Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shell-keyboard/id6811290737)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This custom keyboard provides essential terminal keys like Ctrl, Esc, and arrow keys that are missing from the default iOS keyboard. It offers customizable layouts for iPad and iPhone Duo, ensuring precise control for terminal applications.

**Highlights:** Dedicated terminal layer with Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows, Ctrl and Alt as proper modifiers, Full function-key layer (F1-F12), Customizable arrow key behavior, Return/Enter key options, Plain QWERTY and symbol layers, Seven themes with light/dark modes, 60% and 75% layouts for iPad/iPhone Duo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YAML Tools free?

YAML Tools costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shell Keyboard free?

Shell Keyboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YAML Tools or Shell Keyboard?

YAML Tools is rated higher. YAML Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shell Keyboard averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do YAML Tools or Shell Keyboard have ads?

Neither YAML Tools nor Shell Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YAML Tools or Shell Keyboard?

YAML Tools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shell Keyboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, YAML Tools was updated on November 13, 2026 and Shell Keyboard on November 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, YAML Tools or Shell Keyboard?

YAML Tools currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Shell Keyboard at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*