ShellPilot vs MemoTree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ShellPilot
Read full descriptionHide full description
Connect to any server from your iPhone or iPad, and keep the commands you run often ready to reuse. ShellPilot is a full SSH terminal built for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who manages a server, a VPS, or a Raspberry Pi on the go. SAVED SNIPPETS Keep the commands you run often โ restarts, log checks, deploy steps โ and run them in a tap on any saved server, instead of retyping them every time you connect. FULL TERMINAL A real terminal emulator with xterm-compatible rendering, not a cut-down text box. Works with tmux, vim, and anything else you run over SSH. SSH KEYS Generate or import Ed25519 and RSA keys. Keys stay on your device โ nothing is uploaded anywhere. SFTP FILE BROWSER Browse remote files next to your local storage over SFTP. Upload, download, rename and delete without leaving the app. MULTIPLE SERVERS Save connections for every server you manage. Switch between a VPS, a Raspberry Pi, or a Docker host in a tap. RECENT SESSIONS Jump back into a server you connected to recently, without hunting through a list. WORKS WELL FOR โข Developers deploying and checking on servers โข Sysadmins managing a VPS or home server โข Raspberry Pi and homelab owners โข Anyone who needs a real terminal without a laptop ABOUT THIS APP Your connections, keys and snippets stay on your device. No account, no cloud sync of credentials. PURCHASES โข ShellPilot Pro โ one-time purchase โข Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase โข One-time purchase โ no subscription and no renewals Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmovex.web.app/apps/shellpilot/privacy-policy
MemoTree
Read full descriptionHide full description
MemoTree is a note-taking app designed to help users organize information in a structured and intuitive way using a tree-based system. Instead of simply listing notes, it allows users to create folders and subfolders, making it easy to build a clear hierarchy of information. Users can freely create and manage folders, and place notes within them or create deeper levels of structure as needed. This approach enables efficient organization for work, study, and personal use, allowing quick access to important information. The editor provides a clean and intuitive writing experience. Users can customize text with different colors and background styles to highlight or categorize content. Checklist support makes it suitable for task management and step-by-step tracking. Image insertion is also supported, allowing users to combine visual and textual information. MemoTree offers various background styles and themes to enhance usability and comfort. Users can choose from notebook-style layouts, grid patterns, and color themes to personalize their note-taking environment. The app supports both light mode and dark mode, helping reduce eye strain and providing a comfortable viewing experience in different lighting conditions. With an account, users can enable synchronization across devices, allowing notes to be stored on the server and accessed from multiple devices. Logging in is optional, and core note-taking features are fully available without an account. Notes can be easily shared, making it convenient to send information to others when needed. MemoTree focuses on delivering a simple yet powerful note management experience. It is suitable for users who want to organize their thoughts clearly and manage information in a structured way. Terms of Use / EULA: https://memotree.onlytree.kr/others/terms_of_service_en.html
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShellPilot at none against MemoTree's shown. MemoTree's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ShellPilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MemoTree sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShellPilot ships an update every 6 months, MemoTree every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShellPilot | MemoTree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sahana A S | Sang-seop LEE |
In-app purchases
ShellPilot
- ShellPilot Pro$4.99
MemoTree
- Monthly MemoTree Subscription$0.991 Month









