Comparison

Termi Pro vs ShelveApp

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

Head to head
About

Termi Pro

Features
Read full description

Termi Pro is a powerful SSH terminal client for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers. Pay once, use forever — no subscriptions, no ads, no hidden fees. A professional alternative to subscription-based SSH clients. ONE-TIME PURCHASE — ALL FEATURES INCLUDED: Unlike other SSH apps that charge monthly, Termi Pro is a single purchase with lifetime access to every feature. No subscription traps, no feature gating. Key Features: • SSH Terminal — Full terminal emulation powered by SwiftTerm. Connect to any Linux, macOS, or Unix server with password, key-based, or interactive keyboard authentication. • Split Screen — Work on up to 4 sessions simultaneously with horizontal, vertical, or quad split layouts. Broadcast mode sends your input to all sessions at once. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, upload, download, rename, and delete remote files with conflict resolution and directory creation. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote port forwards to access services behind firewalls. • Snippets — Save frequently used commands and execute them with a single tap across any session. • Quick Keys — Customizable shortcut bar with tab, escape, ctrl, arrow keys, and common symbols — always accessible above the keyboard. • Session Logging — Record terminal output for audit trails and troubleshooting. • Auto-Reconnect — Automatically reconnects dropped sessions with exponential backoff. • tmux/screen Detection — Detects existing tmux or screen sessions and offers to reattach. • Network Tools — Built-in ping, traceroute, and DNS lookup utilities. • Host Key Verification — Full host key fingerprint verification with trust-on-first-use and change detection. • Themes — Multiple terminal color themes including dark, light, Solarized, Dracula, Monokai, and more. • iCloud Sync — Your hosts, keys, and snippets sync across all your devices via iCloud. • Biometric Lock — Protect your server credentials with Face ID or Touch ID. Privacy First: Termi Pro processes everything on-device. Your SSH keys, passwords, and session data never leave your device. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts required. Why Termi Pro? - One-time purchase — no recurring fees - All features unlocked from day one - No account required - Complete privacy — zero data collection - Professional-grade terminal for serious work

About

ShelveApp

Features
Read full description

Shelve is a powerful SSH client for iOS with a built-in AI coding agent. Connect to your servers, run terminals, and let Claude or Codex work on your codebase — all from your iPhone. AI AGENT OVER SSH Run Claude or Codex directly on your remote servers. Multi-session conversations organized by working directory, with git-aware context, image attachments, safety approvals, and model selection. FULL TERMINAL Native terminal emulator with color support, keyboard shortcuts, and smooth scrolling. Manage tmux sessions and keep your work running. HOST WORKSPACE A complete toolkit for every server: • Terminal — Interactive shell access • Tmux — Session management • Browser — Discover and access web services by port • Files — Browse and manage remote files • Services — Monitor Docker, PM2, and system processes • System — View server metrics and resource usage • Logs — Tail and search remote log files SECURITY FIRST • SSH keys generated in the Secure Enclave • Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) • Full audit log of all key signing operations • Safety approval system for AI agent commands Built for developers who manage servers on the go

Screenshots

Termi Pro4 screens
ShelveApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShelveApp at Free against Termi Pro's $9.99. Termi Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

ShelveApp is free to download; Termi Pro costs $9.99 up front. ShelveApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Termi Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termi Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, ShelveApp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Termi Pro versus ShelveApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermi ProShelveApp
Price$9.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer岩 ēŽ‹Refael Yerusalmi

In-app purchases

None

Termi Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ShelveApp

One-time1
  • Unlock 2+ Servers$2.99

Questions

Is Termi Pro free?
Termi Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelveApp free?
ShelveApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Termi Pro or ShelveApp have ads?
Neither Termi Pro nor ShelveApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termi Pro or ShelveApp?
Termi Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShelveApp weekly. Most recently, Termi Pro was updated on October 5, 2026 and ShelveApp on October 1, 2026.

Other comparisons