Comparison

Docket vs Shellular

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

Head to head
About

Docket

Features
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I built Docket because I manage 10+ projects and needed one place to track them all. Not a corporate tool with sprint ceremonies and story points — just a focused app for people like us who build, ship, and maintain indie apps. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync across all your devices. MCP + CLI (PRO) Docket includes a built-in MCP server and CLI tool. Let AI tools like Claude Code read and write to your Docket data directly from the terminal. Create tasks, check releases, and manage your pipeline without leaving your editor. FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS Your Focus dashboard surfaces a smart "Today's Pick" — the one task that needs your attention right now. Below it: your latest app ideas, what ships next, what needs fixing, and your marketing queue. One screen, zero noise. WORK ACROSS ALL YOUR APPS See tasks from every project in a single list. Filter by project, tag, or status. Switch to Gantt view to see your timeline across releases, events, and deadlines. KANBAN WITHOUT THE BAGGAGE Drag-and-drop boards with custom columns. Backlog, In Progress, Review, Done — or whatever works for you. No story points. No velocity charts. Just cards and columns. PLAN YOUR RELEASES Track every version from Planned to Shipped with a built-in pre-ship checklist: Build, QA, Screenshots, Metadata, Pricing, Release Notes, Marketing, Support. Never forget a step. TRACK YOUR MARKETING Blog posts, Product Hunt launches, Hacker News, social media, App Store nominations, in-app events — all in one timeline. Know what's published, what's scheduled, and what's still in draft. CAPTURE APP IDEAS Write down ideas before they vanish. Add checklists, inspiration links, and notes. When one sticks, convert it into a full project with tasks and releases. DEVELOPER CALENDAR Week, month, and year views with Apple milestones baked in — WWDC, App Store Freeze, iPhone launch dates. Plan releases around the dates that matter. APP STORE CONNECT Connect your App Store Connect account to pull in your apps, in-app events, and nominations. Keep your release pipeline and marketing calendar in sync with what's live on the store. PROJECT PORTFOLIO Group your apps by status — Shipping, Building, Maintenance, Parked — and see the big picture at a glance. Each project gets its own tasks, releases, marketing plan, and assets. SYNC EVERYWHERE Projects, tasks, and ideas sync between iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. Pick up where you left off on any device. Free to use with one project. Docket Pro unlocks unlimited projects, iCloud sync, and MCP/CLI support. Built by an indie developer, for indie developers.

About

Shellular

Connect your phone to your development computer for a full terminal emulator, AI coding agents, and a file manager with Git integration. Access an in-app browser with DevTools and monitor system performance remotely. No SSH setup needed; simply scan a QR code.

Highlights
  • Encrypted remote connection
  • Full terminal emulator
  • AI coding agent integration
  • File manager with Git
  • In-app browser with DevTools
  • Real-time system monitoring
Features
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Shellular lets you code from your phone, using the computer or VPS you already develop on. Run AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, OpenCode, and Pi. Use a full terminal, browse and edit files, review Git changes, open localhost, debug websites, and keep an eye on your machine — all from your phone. Getting started takes seconds: open Shellular on your computer, scan a QR code, and you're connected. No SSH setup. Just your development environment, in your pocket. Secure, fast, and built for developers who don't want to be tied to their desk.

Screenshots

Docket4 screens
Shellular4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shellular at none against Docket's 2. Shellular also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Docket sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shellular asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Docket ships an update every 2 months, Shellular every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Docket versus Shellular: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocketShellular
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB23 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperDrobinin LimitedFoxbiz Software Private Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Docket

Subscriptions2
  • Agile Deadline Dashboard3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Shipping Timeline & Goals$59.991 Year
None

Shellular

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Docket free?
Docket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shellular free?
Shellular is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Docket or Shellular have ads?
Neither Docket nor Shellular shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Docket or Shellular?
Docket ships an update every 2 months, and Shellular every 4 days. Most recently, Docket was updated on October 8, 2026 and Shellular on October 6, 2026.

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