Comparison

Client for OpenCode vs shellin

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

Head to head
About

Client for OpenCode

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful developer hub with OpenCode Client! Need to fix a bug or refactor code while away from your desk? OpenCode Client is a sleek Flutter mobile client for the OpenCode AI assistant, bringing the power of world-class AI models (GPT-4, Claude, OpenRouter) directly to your fingertips. Why choose OpenCode Client? Smart AI Coding: Chat with your code in real-time. Ask for refactoring, bug fixes, or new feature implementations using natural language. Seamless Project Management: Connect to your Git repositories, browse file structures, and manage multiple projects effortlessly. Security & Control: You are in charge. Approve or deny every file edit or terminal command suggested by the AI. Built-in Diff Viewer: See exactly what changed. Review every single line of code edited by the AI with a detailed diff view before confirmation. Advanced Developer Tools: Watch the AI's "thought process" (reasoning) and enjoy real-time response streaming. Key Features: Support for multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter). Persistent chat history organized by projects. Real-time updates via SSE event streams. Beautiful Material Design 3 interface with Dark Mode. Don't let your location limit your productivity. Code smarter, anytime, anywhere with OpenCode Client!

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

Client for OpenCode4 screens
shellin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: shellin at Free against Client for OpenCode's $2.99. Client for OpenCode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On ads 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

shellin is free to download; Client for OpenCode costs $2.99 up front. shellin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Client for OpenCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Client for OpenCode versus shellin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClient for OpenCodeshellin
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDusan KosirJoonhyung Cho

In-app purchases

None

Client for OpenCode

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

shellin

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

Questions

Is Client for OpenCode free?
Client for OpenCode costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is shellin free?
shellin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Client for OpenCode or shellin have ads?
Neither Client for OpenCode nor shellin shows ads.

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