NetShell vs FilesPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NetShell
A professional SSH terminal client for secure remote access on mobile devices. It offers a powerful terminal, SFTP file browser, and network tools for developers and sysadmins. Supports multiple connections, themes, and secure authentication methods.
- Full-featured terminal with SwiftTerm engine
- Multiple concurrent sessions with tabbed interface
- SSH key authentication
- SFTP file browser with upload/download
- Network scanning and topology map
- Snippets with variable substitution
- iCloud sync across devices
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NetShell is the all-in-one SSH terminal, file server browser, and server management suite designed for developers, sysadmins, and network engineers who need secure remote access on the go. TERMINAL POWER - Full SSH terminal with 16 themes, multiple sessions, and broadcast mode - Local on-device shell with 20+ built-in commands - Multi-hop tunneling - chain jump hosts to reach any server - RSA 4096 and Ed25519 key generation and import - Telnet (plain + TLS) and Mosh auto-reconnect support - Port forwarding: local, remote, and SOCKS5 with auto-start on launch FILE MANAGEMENT - SFTP browser with multi-session tabs, upload, download, and inline text editor - SMB/CIFS file server browser with photo/video upload from camera roll - Grid and list views, batch operations, drag-to-reorder DOCKER & COMPOSE - Monitor and control containers: start, stop, restart, remove - Docker Compose stack management: up, down, restart, pull - Container logs, inspect, stats, and image management - Home screen widget with container status SERVER MONITORING - Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and load average dashboard - 30-day metrics history with interactive charts - Uptime monitoring with background checks and push alerts - SSL certificate expiry tracking with warnings - Security alerts for failed logins and brute force detection NETWORK DISCOVERY - Scan your local network; devices are identified from published, regularly updated lists - Network maps: save each network and see how it connects - every line shows how it was observed - Finds a managed switch automatically when it answers read-only SNMP, with live port traffic - Shows who talks to whom when your devices report it - Bluetooth scanner that names devices from what they broadcast - Device baselines to detect new or missing devices - One-tap SSH connection from discovered devices PRODUCTIVITY - AI assistant powered by Claude, GPT, or local Ollama - agentic mode with command execution - Command snippets with variable templates - Snippet sequences - chain commands with delays for automation - Connection tags and groups with drag-to-reorder - Siri shortcuts for voice-controlled actions SECURITY & PRIVACY - Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, never in plain text - Host key verification (Trust On First Use) - Face ID / Touch ID protection - AES-256 encrypted data export - Optional anonymous analytics (off by default, no PII ever collected) - iCloud sync for connections, snippets, devices, and rules; passwords and keys sync only through your own end-to-end encrypted iCloud Keychain WIDGETS - Server status widget: CPU, memory, disk at a glance - Docker widget: running container count and status - Small, medium, large, and lock screen sizes Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://netshellssh.com/privacy
FilesPilot
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FilesPilot is a powerful mobile FTP and SFTP file manager for developers, system administrators, website owners, and technical users who need secure access to remote files from iPhone or iPad. Connect to your servers, browse folders, preview files, edit text and code, transfer documents, manage permissions, and keep important files available offline in one focused workspace built for real file workflows. What you can do with FilesPilot: * Connect to FTP and SFTP servers with password authentication, and use SSH key authentication for supported SFTP workflows * Save servers for fast reconnects or use Quick Connect for temporary one-time access * Browse remote folders, search files, bookmark paths, and jump back to recent locations * Upload and download files with live progress tracking * Keep an offline local library of downloaded files inside the app * Edit remote and local text files with code-friendly tools, undo and redo, and encoding support * Preview common file types before opening or downloading * Rename files, create folders, create files, move items, copy items, duplicate items, and manage symlinks * Change UNIX permissions and ownership on supported servers * Export logs and review connection activity when troubleshooting * Import files from Files, Photos, or Camera for upload to your server * Save downloaded images back to Photos when needed FilesPilot is designed for legitimate file management, website maintenance, and server administration workflows. Connect only to servers you own or are authorized to access. Subscription Terms Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use EULA: https://holding.vc/Apps-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://holding.vc/Apps-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NetShell at fortnightly against FilesPilot's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. NetShell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and FilesPilot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NetShell ships an update fortnightly, FilesPilot monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | NetShell | FilesPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wellington Mukahiwa | Yaser Ali |
In-app purchases
NetShell
- NetShell Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- NetShell Pro Yearly$69.991 Year
FilesPilot
- FilesPilot Premium$1.997 Days
- FilesPilot Premium$4.991 Month
- FilesPilot Premium$19.991 Year
- FilesPilot Premium$49.99









