Comparison

BoltKit vs ShelveApp

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

Head to head
About

BoltKit

Features
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BoltKit puts 10 essential developer tools in one beautifully crafted app — right on your iPhone and iPad. Everything is completely free. ALL 10 TOOLS — FREE • ChmodCalc — Unix file permissions calculator with interactive checkbox grid, octal and symbolic output, and common presets. • CronBuilder — Build cron expressions visually with field editors, quick presets, human-readable descriptions, and next-run previews. • EpochTime — Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates with a live ticker, bidirectional conversion, and timezone picker. • Base64Lab — Encode and decode Base64 with support for URL-safe variants and automatic input detection. • SubnetCalc — IP subnet calculator with CIDR slider, network/broadcast addresses, usable host range, and binary view. • DNSLookup — Query DNS records via DNS-over-HTTPS using Cloudflare or Google resolvers. Supports A, AAAA, MX, CNAME, TXT, and more. • HTTPCodes — Searchable HTTP status code reference grouped by category — 1xx through 5xx with descriptions and usage notes. • JSONPretty — Format, validate, and minify JSON with syntax highlighting and a collapsible tree view. • RegexLab — Test regex patterns with live matching, capture group extraction, flag toggles, and a library of common examples. • JWTInspect — Decode and inspect JWT tokens — view header, payload, signature, algorithm, and expiry status at a glance. Every tool includes unlimited saves, full history, and export/share — no limits, no paywalls, no in-app purchases. PRIVACY FIRST BoltKit runs entirely on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics, no data collection. Your data never leaves your iPhone or iPad. Built with Apple's Liquid Glass design for iOS 26. Zero third-party dependencies. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boltkit.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://boltkit.app/terms-of-service.html

About

ShelveApp

Features
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Shelve is a powerful SSH client for iOS with a built-in AI coding agent. Connect to your servers, run terminals, and let Claude or Codex work on your codebase — all from your iPhone. AI AGENT OVER SSH Run Claude or Codex directly on your remote servers. Multi-session conversations organized by working directory, with git-aware context, image attachments, safety approvals, and model selection. FULL TERMINAL Native terminal emulator with color support, keyboard shortcuts, and smooth scrolling. Manage tmux sessions and keep your work running. HOST WORKSPACE A complete toolkit for every server: • Terminal — Interactive shell access • Tmux — Session management • Browser — Discover and access web services by port • Files — Browse and manage remote files • Services — Monitor Docker, PM2, and system processes • System — View server metrics and resource usage • Logs — Tail and search remote log files SECURITY FIRST • SSH keys generated in the Secure Enclave • Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) • Full audit log of all key signing operations • Safety approval system for AI agent commands Built for developers who manage servers on the go

Screenshots

BoltKit4 screens
ShelveApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShelveApp at weekly against BoltKit's every 3 weeks. ShelveApp also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BoltKit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShelveApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoltKit ships an update every 3 weeks, ShelveApp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
BoltKit versus ShelveApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoltKitShelveApp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAUL SNYMANRefael Yerusalmi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BoltKit

One-time1
  • BoltKit Pro$8.99
1 purchases

ShelveApp

One-time1
  • Unlock 2+ Servers$2.99

Questions

Is BoltKit free?
BoltKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShelveApp free?
ShelveApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BoltKit or ShelveApp have ads?
Neither BoltKit nor ShelveApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoltKit or ShelveApp?
BoltKit ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShelveApp weekly. Most recently, BoltKit was updated on October 28, 2026 and ShelveApp on October 17, 2026.

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