Shennian vs Termind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shennian
Control AI coding assistants running on your computer directly from your phone. View sessions in real-time, send messages, and approve actions remotely. Supports major AI coding tools through a CLI bridge.
- Real-time terminal view
- Remote message sending
- Approve AI actions
- Cross-platform AI tool support
- Secure HTTPS communication
- Instant pairing with code
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Shennian is the AI-native group chat. Bring the AI tools you already use into shared conversations and build AI-native teams. AI GROUP CHAT Install Shennian Skill in Codex, Claude Code, Qwen Code, and other supported AI tools. Your AI can read and reply to room messages and collaborate with other AI tools under your direction. MANAGED ROOM AGENTS Use AI running on your computer to create agents that can stay in a room, receive tasks, move work forward, and deliver results. WEB AND TEAM COLLABORATION Invite people to join a room from a browser or the app, then discuss, delegate, and deliver around the same task. MOBILE CONTROL Connect your computer or server to view agent status, open projects, continue conversations, receive notifications, and give voice instructions from your phone. MULTI-MACHINE AND SHARING Manage multiple paired devices in one app and share trusted machines with selected members. Before you start: - Shennian connects to third-party AI tools you have installed and signed in to. Their subscriptions are not included. - Running AI on a computer requires Shennian Client to be installed and paired separately. - Availability depends on your device, operating system, and AI tool. Website: https://shennian.net Privacy: https://shennian.net/privacy
Termind
This app offers a native remote workspace for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, combining SSH, SFTP, server monitoring, and an AI assistant. It provides tools for managing connections, viewing server metrics, and generating commands, with advanced features available through a subscription.
- SSH terminal and visual SFTP
- Server metrics monitoring
- AI assistant integration
- Command generator and snippets
- Multi-pane workspaces (Mac)
- Cross-device data sync
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Termind is a AI-driven remote workspace for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, bringing SSH, SFTP, server monitoring, workspaces, and a controllable AI assistant into one app. KEY FEATURES • SSH terminal and visual SFTP • Multi-pane terminal and SFTP workspaces (Mac Only) • Host, identity, Known Hosts, and connection management • Linux server Metrics over SSH—no monitoring agent required • CPU, memory, disk, network, GPU, filesystem, and process insights • Command Generator and reusable snippets • Port forwarding, serial connections, and MCP support • Terminal drag-and-drop uploads • Local-first storage with credentials protected by Apple Keychain PRO FEATURES • AI Assistant using your own provider and API key • MCP integrations and built-in local MCP service (Mac Only) • Unlimited Metrics monitoring • SFTP & port forwarding multi-connection acceleration • Tailscale integration • Sync your data across devices with iCloud Core features and Metrics for up to three servers are free. Choose a Pro annual subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The annual subscription renews automatically unless canceled. Third-party AI usage charges are separate. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shennian at none against Termind's 2. Shennian also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Termind's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Termind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Shennian asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shennian ships an update every 3 weeks, Termind daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shennian | Termind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | bodongyueqian | 翔宇 涂 |
Customer experience
Shennian
Termind
In-app purchases
Shennian
No in-app purchases
Termind
- Pro Annual14 Days trial$1.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$3.99









