Comparison

ShelveApp vs Termite

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

Head to head
About

ShelveApp

Features
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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

About

Termite

Features
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Termite is a native SSH terminal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for developers who live in the shell. Connect to any server over SSH, keep your work alive with tmux, and get a push notification the moment a long-running command finishes even after you've closed the app. FEATURES • Full SSH client : connect with password or key, with secure Keychain storage and host-key verification • tmux session persistence : detach, switch devices, and pick up exactly where you left off • Finish alerts : a push notification when a build, deploy, or long command completes • Split-pane terminals : run multiple sessions side by side on iPad and Mac • SFTP file transfer : browse, upload, and download files • Port forwarding : secure tunnels to your remote services • Snippets : save and run your common commands with one tap • AI command composer : describe what you want in plain English and get the shell command, with a safeguard that flags destructive commands before anything runs • Native on every device : SwiftUI, keyboard shortcuts, and a real terminal engine Sign in with Apple, Google, or an email code. Your SSH credentials stay on-device in the Keychain. Termite is free to download. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShelveApp4 screens
Termite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Termite at none against ShelveApp's 1. ShelveApp's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. ShelveApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Termite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShelveApp ships an update weekly, Termite every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ShelveApp versus Termite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelveAppTermite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRefael YerusalmiSentryline Labs Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShelveApp

One-time1
  • Unlock 2+ Servers$2.99
None

Termite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShelveApp free?
ShelveApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Termite free?
Termite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShelveApp or Termite have ads?
Neither ShelveApp nor Termite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShelveApp or Termite?
ShelveApp ships an update weekly, and Termite every 4 days. Most recently, ShelveApp was updated on October 1, 2026 and Termite on October 1, 2026.

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