ShellAccess vs Better Agent Terminal

Connect to your Linux, macOS, and Unix servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. ShellAccess is a native SSH client built for professionals who need reliable remote server access on the go. Full Terminal Emulation A complete terminal experience with support for interactive applications, color output, and customizable themes. Choose from Pro Dark, Dracula, Nord, Monokai, Solarized, Gruvbox, and more. Adjust font size and family to suit your workflow. Secure Authentication Connect using password or SSH key authentication. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys directly in the app, or import your existing keys. Passwords can be saved securely with Face ID or Touch ID protection using the iOS Keychain. Host Key Verification ShellAccess verifies server identity on every connection, just like OpenSSH. Unknown hosts prompt for confirmation, and changed host keys trigger clear warnings to protect against man-in-the-middle attacks. Manage your known hosts list from Settings. SFTP File Browser Browse, download, and manage files on your remote servers without leaving the app. Access the built-in SFTP browser from the terminal toolbar with a single tap. Multi-Session Support Work across multiple servers simultaneously. Each connection runs in its own tab with independent terminal state. Switch between sessions instantly. Server Management Save your frequently used servers with host, port, username, and preferred authentication method. Organize servers into folders. Quick Connect lets you jump into a one-off session without saving anything. Port Forwarding Set up local and remote port forwarding tunnels to securely access services behind firewalls. Terminal Toolbar A purpose-built accessory bar gives you quick access to Escape, Tab, Ctrl, arrow keys, and common shortcuts like Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, and Ctrl+Z — keys that are difficult to type on a touchscreen keyboard. Built for iOS Native SwiftUI interface. Designed to work with the iOS keyboard, multitasking, and system security features. No web views, no Electron — a real native app.

Better Agent Terminal is a mobile companion for Better Agent Terminal Desktop. Connect securely to your desktop over WebSocket and continue working with your existing terminal and agent sessions from your iPhone. View workspaces, open terminal sessions, send prompts, follow streaming responses, and keep your development flow moving when you are away from your Mac. Better Agent Terminal is designed for developers who already run the desktop app and want lightweight remote access to active coding agents and terminal workflows. Key features: - Connect to BAT Desktop using a secure pairing string - Browse workspaces and terminal sessions - Continue Claude Code and Codex agent conversations - Send text prompts from mobile - View streamed agent responses and tool activity - Use TLS fingerprint pinning for trusted desktop connections This app requires Better Agent Terminal Desktop to be running on a reachable machine.