Comparison

AirShell vs Agent Station

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

Head to head
About

AirShell

Features
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AirShell is a mobile SSH terminal for developers who live in the command line. Connect to your Mac, Linux server, VPS or dev box from iPhone and keep working in the same CLI-first environment you already use on desktop. AirShell is designed for AI coding tools, tmux workflows, remote shells and repeatable terminal actions. Key features: - Live SSH terminal built for focused mobile work - Saved connection profiles with Keychain-backed secrets - OpenSSH ED25519 and RSA private key support - Trusted host-key verification on device - Press-and-hold speech input for terminal commands and prompts - Custom command shortcuts for deploys, logs, tests and tmux actions - Quick entries for Codex, Claude Code, Gemini CLI and CodeBuddy - CLI completion notifications when supported tools return to the shell prompt - tmux window and directory workflows for long-running sessions - iCloud sync for server profiles and custom commands AirShell does not replace your paid CLI tools. It extends them. Use the subscriptions, servers and command-line workflows you already have, even when you are away from the computer. Ideal for: - Checking long-running AI coding agents - Sending quick follow-up prompts by voice - Restarting services or tailing logs from anywhere - Keeping SSH and tmux workflows available from your pocket - Making desktop-grade CLI tools useful beyond the desk Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Agent Station

Features
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Agent Station is an SSH terminal client built for the AI era. Connect to your own servers, manage tmux sessions, and drive AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex with your keyboard or voice — from your commute, a cafe, anywhere. Key features: • Real SSH terminal: modern xterm.js-based UI with large, high-contrast text; multi-hop ProxyJump support reaches hosts behind bastions • AI agent command deck: a project list shows each agent's live status (working / waiting / disconnected); tap in for a live terminal • Voice input: hold to talk, mixed Chinese/English recognition with optional LLM correction, transcripts injected straight into the remote terminal • Persistent tmux sessions: network drops, app switches, device changes — your session survives • Private by design: SSH credentials never leave your device, zero data collection; optional SSH-over-443 tunneling for restricted networks Who it's for: • Engineers running AI agents like Claude Code or Codex on remote servers • Developers who need to check on long-running server tasks from anywhere • Anyone who wants a clean, modern, ad-free SSH client Requirements: you need your own SSH server. Voice input requires your own speech-recognition API key (Volcengine Doubao ASR supported).

Screenshots

AirShell4 screens
Agent Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Agent Station at none against AirShell's 3. On price, 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

Both are free to download. AirShell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Agent Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
AirShell versus Agent Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirShellAgent Station
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAny Learner LLC哇圣 孙

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AirShell

Subscriptions2
  • AirShell Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • AirShell Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • AirShell Pro Lifetime$99.99
None

Agent Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirShell free?
AirShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Agent Station free?
Agent Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirShell or Agent Station have ads?
Neither AirShell nor Agent Station shows ads.

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