Comparison

ServerCC vs SSHELL Terminal

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

Head to head
About

ServerCC

Access and manage your coding environment remotely on your mobile device. Enjoy a desktop-like experience for running code, managing sessions, and viewing results in real-time. Persistent connections ensure your tasks continue even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Desktop-like UI and interaction
  • Persistent session management
  • Tmux-based background execution
  • Real-time VNC remote desktop viewing
  • Workspace file browsing and management
  • Parallel code execution
Features
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ServerCC lets you run real Claude Code or Codex on your phone via SSH, with the same experience as on desktop. Persistent connections keep your tasks running even after you close the app, and you can resume them anytime. Built for mobile, with smoother text input and interaction than terminal apps. While tasks are running, you can view your coding results in real time via VNC. No server yet? Claim a free sandbox trial right in the app — a temporary cloud Linux server with Claude Code, Codex, and Pi preinstalled and a sample project ready — and try the full workflow before adding your own server. Key Features: - The same UI and interactions as desktop Claude Code and Codex — not a chat wrapper - Multi-agent support: run Grok Build, OpenCode, Kimi Code, Pi, and OMP alongside Claude Code and Codex - Claude Code/Codex session management (start, auto-reconnect, and resume) - Tmux-based persistent sessions that keep Claude Code/Codex running even after closing the app — or attach directly to Tmux sessions already running on your host - herdr integration: servers running herdr show their spaces in the app — attach to running agent sessions, start new agents inside herdr, or adopt a space as a workspace - Claude Code bg sessions: launch agents in bg mode, close the app, attach from anywhere later — they keep working on your server - Workspace worktree support for developing multiple features simultaneously, with parallel Claude Code/Codex execution - VNC Remote Desktop: view your coding results in real time while Claude Code/Codex works — connect to macOS Screen Sharing or any VNC server - Ports: open web apps running on your dev server straight from your phone - Workspace file browsing and upload, plus management of global and workspace-level Skills and MCP Privacy Policy: https://servercc.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ServerCC is an independent app for running AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Grok Build, OpenCode, Kimi Code, Pi, OMP) over SSH. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the vendors of these products. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

SSHELL Terminal

Features
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Run SSH, Mosh and tmux sessions from iPhone or iPad. SSHELL keeps saved hosts, live terminals, remote files and SSH keys in one native workspace. Open several workspaces for one host. Attach existing tmux windows, create new windows and detach iPad terminals while each workspace stays tied to its host. On Mac and iPad, switch sessions using tabs and open Files in its own workspace tab. Browse sortable file columns with touch or pointer input. Show or hide session tabs and automatic file previews in Appearance settings; the Files Preview control saves the same preview preference. Open Preview remains available when automatic previews are off. Browse and transfer remote files over SSH or Mosh. Generate or import SSH keys, check SHA-256 host fingerprints and protect supported credentials with Keychain. Download SSHELL for free and use full access for 7 days. Lifetime access costs £2.99 as a one-time App Store purchase. Existing paid customers keep full access. Key features: - SSH, Mosh and Telnet connection profiles - Mosh roaming and reconnect handling - Multi-session saved hosts with distinct terminal workspaces - tmux-aware host management for opening and creating windows inside configured tmux sessions - iPad multiwindow, Split View and Stage Manager support - Remote file browsing for SSH and Mosh hosts - Upload, download, preview, copy, move and delete remote files - Download remote directories as .tar.gz archives when supported - Saved hosts with tags, notes, sorting and filtering - Per-host terminal themes, TERM values and trust policy - SSH key generation, import, export and host installation - Ed25519, ECDSA, RSA, OpenSSH, PEM, DER and PuTTY PPK key handling - Known-host prompts, SHA-256 fingerprints and changed-key warnings - Keychain-backed passwords, private keys and Mosh resume state - Biometric app lock with device passcode fallback - External keyboard shortcuts and terminal accessory keys - Nerd Font symbol support for glyph-heavy prompts and terminal tools - Native copy, paste, select all, Escape and terminal link handling - Light, dark, system and custom terminal colour themes - Off-by-default optional iCloud sync for supported settings, hosts, tags, key metadata, trusted host keys and synchronisable credentials Telnet is unencrypted. SSHELL includes it for trusted legacy environments, lab equipment and local networks only.

Screenshots

ServerCC4 screens
SSHELL Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ServerCC at #88 against SSHELL Terminal's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ServerCC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SSHELL Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerCC ships an update every 8 days, SSHELL Terminal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
ServerCC versus SSHELL Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCCSSHELL Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer佳琳 刘Simon Stace

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ServerCC

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime Upgrade$13.00
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

SSHELL Terminal

One-time1
  • SSHELL Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is ServerCC free?
ServerCC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSHELL Terminal free?
SSHELL Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ServerCC or SSHELL Terminal have ads?
Neither ServerCC nor SSHELL Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerCC or SSHELL Terminal?
ServerCC ships an update every 8 days, and SSHELL Terminal every 5 days. Most recently, ServerCC was updated on October 28, 2026 and SSHELL Terminal on October 25, 2026.

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