Comparison

LinkShell vs AnyStash for Shortcuts

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

Head to head
About

LinkShell

Transform your phone into a remote control for your AI programming assistant. Manage AI agents running on your computer directly from your mobile device, with full terminal control and real-time screen streaming.

Highlights
  • Full terminal control
  • Remote desktop streaming
  • Voice input
  • Multi-session monitoring
  • Dynamic Island/Live Activities integration
  • Secure WebSocket bridging
Features
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LinkShell —— 把你的手机变成 AI 编程助手的遥控器。 AI agent 在电脑上跑着,你不用守在电脑前。LinkShell 通过安全的 WebSocket 桥接,让手机连上 Claude Code、Codex、GitHub Copilot、Gemini CLI 等终端 AI 工具。 - 完整终端 实时终端输出,完整交互输入。审批权限、发送命令、review 代码,全在手机上完成。快捷栏支持 Tab、Esc、方向键和 Ctrl 组合键。 - 远程桌面 通过 WebRTC 低延迟串流电脑屏幕到手机。看到 AI agent 看到的一切。支持调节帧率、画质,全屏模式。 - 语音输入 说话代替打字,解放双手。 - 多会话 同时监控多个 AI agent,一键切换。 - 灵动岛 & 实时活动 不用打开 App 也能看到 agent 状态,连接信息一目了然。 - 隐私与安全 所有通信通过中继服务器传输,设备令牌认证,终端数据不存储在服务器上。开源项目:github.com/LiuTianjie/LinkShell 适合所有跑 AI 长任务、又不想一直守在电脑前的开发者。

About

AnyStash for Shortcuts

Features
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AnyStash is a Shortcuts companion—and the name means what it sounds like: a place to stash what your automations need to keep—typed values and files, locations, event sessions, and Live Activities—so what you run stays visible, and what you save stays reusable. Not a calendar app: Event Sessions are start/stop activities with Live Activities and history, not appointments. Not only a parked-car pin: Parking here is a timed session on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island—start, end, and a trail you can review later. LIVE ACTIVITIES ON LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND Start and stop Live Activities from the Shortcuts app or from AnyStash. Show a count-up or countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island—with optional location and a reminder when a timed session ends. Everyday examples: • Parking — start a count-up when you leave the car; stop when you return • Focus — run a countdown for deep work or a quiet block • Meeting or Visit — keep status visible while you’re on site • Built-in categories include Parking, Focus, Meeting, Visit, and Generic; Pro unlocks custom categories EVENTS, LOGS & HISTORY Record event sessions with Start, End, and Checkpoint actions—handy as a run log for shortcuts, errands, or anything you want to review later. Browse sessions in the app, add notes, filter by category, and keep a clear history of what happened. CHECK IN & LOCATION HISTORY One-tap Check In saves where you are (Location When In Use—no continuous background tracking). Browse visit and location history on a map or list so you can find that café, trailhead, or parking area again. GLOBAL VARIABLES — YOUR DATA STORE Keep text, numbers, yes/no values, lists, dictionaries, and files (screenshots, PDFs, and more) in global variables that other shortcuts can Set and Get later. Use key paths for structured data. Content stays on your device by default; optional iCloud sync is under your Apple ID. BUILT FOR SHORTCUTS Add AnyStash actions in the Shortcuts app—no AnyStash account required. Purchases use your Apple ID; Restore Purchases brings Pro back on a new device. Free to try with the full Shortcuts action set. Pro Lifetime is an optional one-time unlock for unlimited sessions, custom categories, full history, and extra variable modules. Privacy-minded by default: sessions, variables, files, and precise location stay on device unless you enable Apple sync options you control. See our Privacy Policy for details. Support: https://anystash.izip.vip/support/

Screenshots

LinkShell3 screens
AnyStash for Shortcuts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinkShell at none against AnyStash for Shortcuts's 1. AnyStash for Shortcuts's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnyStash for Shortcuts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LinkShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkShell ships an update every 3 weeks, AnyStash for Shortcuts every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LinkShell versus AnyStash for Shortcuts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkShellAnyStash for Shortcuts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer高就啊White Dwarf Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

LinkShell

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AnyStash for Shortcuts

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is LinkShell free?
LinkShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnyStash for Shortcuts free?
AnyStash for Shortcuts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinkShell or AnyStash for Shortcuts have ads?
Neither LinkShell nor AnyStash for Shortcuts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkShell or AnyStash for Shortcuts?
LinkShell ships an update every 3 weeks, and AnyStash for Shortcuts every 3 days. Most recently, LinkShell was updated on October 5, 2026 and AnyStash for Shortcuts on October 15, 2026.

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