Comparison

ShellX vs Workflow Console

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

Head to head
About

ShellX

Features
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The missing link between your phone and your automation workflows. ShellX is a thin client that connects your mobile device directly to n8n, Make, Zapier, Home Assistant, or any webhook endpoint. Voice, text, photos, documents, barcodes, GPS โ€” everything goes straight to YOUR infrastructure. We never see your data. HOW IT WORKS 1. Configure your webhook URL 2. Send input (voice, text, photo, scan) 3. Your automation processes it 4. See the response (text, voice, or image) That's it. ShellX doesn't process anything โ€” your workflow does. USE CASES - Chat with your AI agent connected to your company data - Field workers submitting reports via voice - Inventory management with barcode scanning - Home automation voice control - Client-facing interface for your automation agency KEY FEATURES - Works with ANY webhook (n8n, Make, Zapier, ESP32, custom APIs) - Voice input transcribed and sent to your workflow - Responses can be text, audio, or images - Labels to switch between multiple workflows instantly - Quick Mode for one-off commands, Chat Mode for conversations - QR and barcode scanner built-in - Photo and document uploads - Push notifications when your workflow responds - GPS location sharing PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your data never touches our servers. ShellX connects directly to your endpoint. Conversation history stays on your device. No accounts required for personal use. All features included. No ads. No data mining.

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Workflow Console

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Workflow Console is the companion app for n8n โ€” the powerful workflow automation platform. Monitor, edit, and execute your automations directly from your iOS device. Visual Workflow Canvas Edit workflows with a full drag-and-drop canvas. Add, move, connect, and configure nodes with an intuitive touch interface. Supports 263+ node types including AI nodes, with bezier-curve connections and snap-to-grid positioning. AI Assistant Get intelligent help powered by GPT-4o or Claude. Attach workflow context and let the assistant explain logic, debug execution errors, suggest configurations, and analyze HTTP requests โ€” all with real-time streaming responses. Home Screen Widgets Launch workflows, trigger webhooks, check server health, and open n8n chats or forms โ€” all without opening the app. The Dashboard widget gives you a live overview of server status, active workflows, and recent failures at a glance. Execution Monitoring Track workflow executions in real time. Inspect node-by-node run data, identify failure points, and review error payloads. Live Activities support keeps execution status visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. HTTP Call Builder Create, save, and execute webhook calls with full authentication support (Basic, API Key, Bearer, custom headers). Pin frequently used calls, export as curl commands, and trigger them from widgets or the Share Sheet. Chains Build multi-step sequences that combine workflows and HTTP calls into reusable automation chains. Execute them with a single tap. Multi-Server Support Connect to multiple n8n instances and switch between them seamlessly. Each server maintains its own credentials, workflows, and node catalog. Enterprise-Grade Security Protect access with Face ID or Touch ID. Configure per-action or per-session authentication. All credentials and API keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. Background Sync & Notifications Stay up to date with automatic background refresh. Receive alerts for execution successes and failures. Additional Features Full node parameter editor with schema-driven forms Credential management for n8n nodes Workflow and webhook search and filtering Workflow import/export (JSON) Share Sheet extension for triggering workflows from other apps Siri integration via App Intents Dark mode support Workflow Console Premium unlocks the AI Assistant and removes ads. A separate ad-removal option is also available. Requires an n8n account (self-hosted or n8n Cloud) to connect to. AI features require your own OpenAI or Anthropic API key.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShellX at none against Workflow Console's 2. ShellX also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Workflow Console sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ShellX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
ShellX versus Workflow Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellXWorkflow Console
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurens van Leer B.V.Alessandro Cacciagrano

In-app purchases

None

ShellX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Workflow Console

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Workflow Console Premium$8.99

Questions

Is ShellX free?
ShellX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workflow Console free?
Workflow Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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