Shellora vs AirShell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shellora
This app provides a comprehensive SSH client for remote server management on mobile devices. It offers terminal sessions, file transfers, host organization, and AI-powered command assistance for developers and IT professionals.
- Real SSH terminal
- Remote system connection
- File transfers
- AI command help
- Built-in command library
- Host organization
- SSH key vault
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Shellora is a modern SSH client for iPhone and iPad, built for people who need practical remote access and server tools in one clean app. Connect to your own or authorized remote SSH servers, open terminal sessions, transfer files, organize hosts, manage SSH keys, search command references, and get AI command help from a mobile experience designed for serious work. Shellora is more than a basic SSH connection app. It is a focused remote server workspace that helps you connect faster, work smarter, and handle common admin tasks without jumping between multiple apps. Whether you are checking logs, updating packages, restarting a service, reviewing disk usage, managing config files, or looking up the right command while away from your desk, Shellora helps you stay productive from anywhere. Shellora also supports multiple languages, including English, German, Japanese, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Hebrew, Greek, Czech, Hindi, Bengali, Russian, Urdu, and more. Core features: • Real SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad Open terminal sessions with a touch-friendly interface built for command-line work. • Connect to remote systems over SSH Use Shellora to access personal servers, cloud instances, lab environments, staging systems, and production machines from your iPhone or iPad. • File transfers Upload and download files between your device and remote systems with a fast workflow and transfer history. • AI command help Ask for terminal commands in plain English and get suggestions you can review before using. • Built-in command library Search useful command references by category and copy commands quickly when needed. • Custom Commands Library Test, save, and quickly reinsert your own commands directly from the command library. • Organize hosts with folders and favorites Group hosts by project or role and keep saved connections easy to manage. • iCloud Sync with selective sync options Sync host information, saved passwords, and private keys with control over what gets synced. • SSH key vault Store, organize, generate, import, and export SSH keys in one place. • Favorite Apps Pin frequently used server tools and apps for faster access inside your workflow. • Terminal themes and personalization Choose from multiple terminal themes for a workspace that feels comfortable day or night. • Mobile workflow for real remote work Check a machine, review logs, transfer a file, confirm service status, or look up a command while on the move. Shellora is useful for: • Developers • DevOps engineers • Sysadmins • IT teams • Cloud engineers • Security professionals • Students learning Linux and server management • Power users who want serious SSH tools on iPhone and iPad Some features may vary depending on device support, operating system version, and remote system compatibility. Subscription Terms Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use EULA: https://holding.vc/Apps-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://holding.vc/Apps-privacy-policy
AirShell
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AirShell is a mobile SSH terminal for developers who live in the command line. Connect to your Mac, Linux server, VPS or dev box from iPhone and keep working in the same CLI-first environment you already use on desktop. AirShell is designed for AI coding tools, tmux workflows, remote shells and repeatable terminal actions. Key features: - Live SSH terminal built for focused mobile work - Saved connection profiles with Keychain-backed secrets - OpenSSH ED25519 and RSA private key support - Trusted host-key verification on device - Press-and-hold speech input for terminal commands and prompts - Custom command shortcuts for deploys, logs, tests and tmux actions - Quick entries for Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI and CodeBuddy - CLI completion notifications when supported tools return to the shell prompt - tmux window and directory workflows for long-running sessions - iCloud sync for server profiles and custom commands AirShell does not replace your paid CLI tools. It extends them. Use the subscriptions, servers and command-line workflows you already have, even when you are away from the computer. Ideal for: - Checking long-running AI coding agents - Sending quick follow-up prompts by voice - Restarting services or tailing logs from anywhere - Keeping SSH and tmux workflows available from your pocket - Making desktop-grade CLI tools useful beyond the desk Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shellora at every 5 days against AirShell's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Shellora sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AirShell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shellora ships an update every 5 days, AirShell every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shellora | AirShell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaser Ali | Any Learner LLC |
In-app purchases
Shellora
- Shellora Pro$1.997 Days
- Shellora Pro$4.991 Month
- Shellora Pro$19.991 Year
- Shellora Pro$49.99
AirShell
- AirShell Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- AirShell Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
- AirShell Pro Lifetime$99.99









