Comparison

Ttapp vs shellin

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

Head to head
About

Ttapp

Features
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Send commands like a chat message, and claude AI on your main computer does the work — you just get the results back. Direct code changes, bug fixes, and refactoring on the go. Key features: - Chat UI to send commands to AI - Real-time results with markdown and code block support - Image attachments - Per-project conversation management - Session continuity (Claude remembers previous context) - Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese support Terms of Use (EULA): https://ttapp-remote.web.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://smy383.github.io/ttapp-legal/

About

shellin

Access and control your Mac terminal from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor AI coding agents, run commands, and stay connected to your workflow remotely via an encrypted peer-to-peer connection.

Highlights
  • View Mac terminal live on iPhone/iPad
  • Monitor AI coding agents remotely
  • Real-time interaction with keyboard input
  • Connect without SSH setup
  • End-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer session
Features
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shellin lets you view and interact with your Mac terminal from iPhone or iPad. Run the shellin CLI on your Mac, open the iOS app, and your terminal appears live over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection. Whether you are running Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Gemini CLI, or a long command in Terminal, shellin helps you stay connected when you step away from your desk. Check progress, approve actions, and send commands right from your phone or tablet. An active shellin subscription is required to connect to your Mac from the iOS app. Why shellin  • View your Mac terminal live from iPhone or iPad  • Monitor AI coding agents while you are away  • Interact in real time with keyboard input and terminal output  • Connect without SSH setup, port forwarding, or firewall changes  • End-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer session  How it works  1. Install the shellin app on iPhone or iPad  2. Choose and activate a shellin subscription in the app  3. Install the shellin CLI on your Mac  4. Sign in with a one-time key  5. Run shellin in the terminal you want to access  6. Open the app and connect to your live session  shellin is built for people who want lightweight remote access to an existing Mac terminal session, especially when monitoring AI-assisted workflows on the go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://shellin.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Ttapp4 screens
shellin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ttapp at every 3 days against shellin's every 10 days. Ttapp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ttapp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and shellin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ttapp ships an update every 3 days, shellin every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ttapp versus shellin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTtappshellin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermyoeng yoep songJoonhyung Cho

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ttapp

Subscriptions1
  • ttapp Premium$2.991 Month
2 purchases

shellin

Subscriptions2
  • Shellin Lite7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Shellin Pro$8.991 Month

Questions

Is Ttapp free?
Ttapp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is shellin free?
shellin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ttapp or shellin have ads?
Neither Ttapp nor shellin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ttapp or shellin?
Ttapp ships an update every 3 days, and shellin every 10 days. Most recently, Ttapp was updated on October 3, 2026 and shellin on October 8, 2026.

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