Comparison

ShellPilot vs iRun Studio

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

Head to head
About

ShellPilot

Features
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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 — restarts, log checks, deploy steps — 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 — 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 • Developers deploying and checking on servers • Sysadmins managing a VPS or home server • Raspberry Pi and homelab owners • 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 • ShellPilot Pro — one-time purchase • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • One-time purchase — 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

About

iRun Studio

This app enables AI model execution directly on Apple devices, optimizing performance for everyday use. It offers full customization and privacy with no token limits, with an optional Pro version for exclusive features.

Highlights
  • On-device AI model execution
  • Optimized for Apple Silicon
  • Large context windows
  • Full customization
  • Privacy-focused
  • Free to download and use
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iRun can run an AI model right on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Built natively for apple silicon, iRun carries a tiny footprint, while compiling and optimizing AI models in realtime. This allows for large context windows and everyday usability, even on small devices such as phones. iRun is free to download and use (no token limits, full customization and privacy). iRun Pro enables access to many exclusive features. We are constantly updating the app and its functionality to enhance the user experience. Read our EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShellPilot4 screens
iRun Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iRun Studio at every 3 weeks against ShellPilot's every 4 months. ShellPilot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ShellPilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iRun Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellPilot ships an update every 4 months, iRun Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ShellPilot versus iRun Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellPilotiRun Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSahana A SJassim Farooqi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShellPilot

One-time1
  • ShellPilot Pro$4.99
4 purchases

iRun Studio

Subscriptions3
  • iRun Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • iRun Pro Quarterly Membership3 Days trial$11.993 Months
  • iRun Pro Yearly Membership3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • iRun Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ShellPilot free?
ShellPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iRun Studio free?
iRun Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShellPilot or iRun Studio have ads?
Neither ShellPilot nor iRun Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellPilot or iRun Studio?
ShellPilot ships an update every 4 months, and iRun Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShellPilot was updated on November 5, 2026 and iRun Studio on October 31, 2026.

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