ShellX vs FileFast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ShellX
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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.
FileFast
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FileFast sends files that are too large for email. Upload from your phone, get a link, and share it however you like. The person receiving it opens the link in a browser and downloads. No account, no app, no extension on their side. A free account sends up to 5GB in one transfer. Plus handles single files up to 300GB. Nothing is re-encoded, so a video arrives as the file you sent rather than a compressed copy. Folder structure is preserved, so zipping first is not necessary. Set a password and an expiry on any transfer, and ask for an email when someone downloads. Uploads are checked against known malware before a transfer is released. The same account, limits and history work on the web, iPhone, Android and the Mac menu bar app. The File transfers screen keeps sent and received deliveries together. Search and sort your history, and group transfers into private Collections. File selling, seller setup, and custom domains stay on the web. Terms of Service: https://file.fast/terms Privacy Policy: https://file.fast/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShellX at none against FileFast's 2. FileFast's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. FileFast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ShellX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShellX | FileFast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laurens van Leer B.V. | Primoz Cigoj |
In-app purchases
ShellX
No in-app purchases
FileFast
- FileFast Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
- FileFast Premium Yearly$49.991 Year









