BitNinja vs DeviceShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BitNinja
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BitNinja BitNinja gives you access to your server security information anytime, anywhere. The app is designed for BitNinja users who want to stay informed about the security status of their servers without needing to log in from a desktop computer. With the mobile app, you can monitor your protected servers, view security events, and quickly check if everything is running properly. Whether you are a system administrator, developer, or business owner, BitNinja helps you stay in control of your infrastructure on the go. Main features: Monitor the status of your protected servers View recent security events and alerts Get quick insights into your server protection Simple and clean mobile interface Secure access to your BitNinja account This is the first version of the BitNinja app, and we are continuously working on improvements and new features. Future updates will include additional monitoring tools, notifications, and more detailed security information. The BitNinja app is the perfect companion to your BitNinja dashboard, helping you keep an eye on your server security wherever you are.
DeviceShelf
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DeviceShelf shows you every device on your network β what it is, what it exposes, and whether it's a risk. No account, no telemetry, no hidden cloud. Your network data stays on your device. WHAT YOU GET β’ See every device: name, vendor, type, IP and open ports, discovered over Bonjour and port probing. β’ Security at a glance: a risk score with plain-language findings β open Telnet, exposed SMB, weak defaults, aging TLS certificates, known CVEs. β’ Diagnostics that answer real questions: ping, speed test, DNS lookup, and your public IP and ISP. β’ Ask the built-in assistant about your network in plain language. Bring your own AI key β nothing is sent unless you turn it on. β’ Watch devices come and go, with per-device uptime. PAIR WITH YOUR COMPUTER OR SERVER iOS limits how deeply an app can scan a network. Connect to DeviceShelf on your Mac or PC, or to a 24/7 DeviceShelf server, and this app pulls the full inventory β every device's vendor, name and MAC β plus its security report and timeline. One license covers desktop, server and mobile. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up. No tracking. Nothing leaves your device unless you enable an optional feature. License checks work offline. OPTIONAL AI, CLEAR CONSENT If you configure a cloud AI provider, DeviceShelf asks before sending anything. The consent screen shows the provider, endpoint, and exact data categories first: your question or selected network/device signals such as IP addresses, pseudonymised MAC addresses, host/device names, vendors, open ports, service banners, certificate names, OS hints and security findings. Local providers such as Ollama do not need cloud consent. Try it free for 7 days. One-time purchase, no subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BitNinja at none against DeviceShelf's 3. DeviceShelf's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DeviceShelf sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BitNinja asks for nothing beyond the download.
BitNinja ships an update every 4 months, DeviceShelf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BitNinja | DeviceShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZSOLT SZABOLCS EGRI | Christof MΓΌller |
In-app purchases
BitNinja
No in-app purchases
DeviceShelf
- DeviceShelf Mobile$17.99
- DeviceShelf Complete Upgrade$34.99
- DeviceShelf Complete$49.99









