Comparison

console.mobi vs Pier Shell

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

Head to head
About

console.mobi

Features
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console.mobi is a mobile browser with built-in DevTools for web developers. Just like Chrome DevTools on the desktop, you can debug websites right on your phone β€” capture console logs and errors in real time, inspect the DOM tree, monitor network requests, and view Storage and Cookies. KEY FEATURES β€’ Security (NEW): automatically checks the open page for exposed secrets in storage and in the page's own JavaScript and source maps, cookie flags (HttpOnly / Secure / SameSite), network leaks, vulnerable libraries and missing security headers β€” on your device. The number of findings is free; locations and fixes are in Pro β€’ Console: capture console.log / warn / error / info plus uncaught errors and promise rejections, with color-coded output β€’ Elements: browse the live DOM tree and tap "Inspect" to highlight and examine any element β€’ Network: monitor fetch / XHR requests with status, timing, headers and body β€’ Storage: view localStorage, sessionStorage and Cookies β€’ URL History: revisit pages quickly with a Chrome-style address bar β€’ Bookmarks, dark / light themes, Japanese & English DEVELOPER POWER TOOLS (Pro) β€’ Security details: see where each issue is, masked values and how to fix it β€’ Console REPL: run JavaScript directly on the current page and see results instantly β€’ Storage Manager: edit and delete localStorage / sessionStorage / Cookies β€’ Custom Snippets: save frequently used code and run it with one tap β€’ Full-Page Screenshot: capture the entire page, including off-screen content, as a single image and share console.mobi Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Some of the features above require Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.nos-co.jp/apps/privacy/console-mobi

About

Pier Shell

Features
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No separate account required Pier works with your existing iCloud account to keep supported data synchronized across your Apple devices. There’s no Pier registration, username, or password to manage. Pier is a native SSH and SFTP client built for developers who want a simple, fast way to access their servers from iPhone and Mac. Add your hosts once and keep them synced privately through iCloud. Connect to production, staging, personal servers, Raspberry Pis, and more without rebuilding your setup on every device. Pier is designed to feel at home on Apple platforms, with a clean native interface, fast terminal performance, and secure key handling.

Screenshots

console.mobi4 screens
Pier Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pier Shell at none against console.mobi's 3. Pier Shell also leads on ads (none vs shown). console.mobi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. console.mobi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pier Shell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

console.mobi ships an update weekly, Pier Shell every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
console.mobi versus Pier Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterconsole.mobiPier Shell
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size41 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNOS K.K.Muhamad Nur Asyraaf

In-app purchases

3 purchases

console.mobi

Subscriptions2
  • console.mobi Pro$1.991 Month
  • console.mobi Pro$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • console.mobi Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
None

Pier Shell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is console.mobi free?
console.mobi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pier Shell free?
Pier Shell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do console.mobi or Pier Shell have ads?
console.mobi shows ads; Pier Shell does not.
Which is updated more often, console.mobi or Pier Shell?
console.mobi ships an update weekly, and Pier Shell every 2 weeks. Most recently, console.mobi was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pier Shell on November 10, 2026.

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