Comparison

AirShell vs HTTPBuddy

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

HTTPBuddy

Features
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HTTPBuddy is a powerful API client and debugging tool that lets you send HTTP/HTTPS requests, establish WebSocket connections, and send/receive data frames anytime, anywhere. With HTTPBuddy, you can: • Send requests and view responses from anywhere. • Debug API issues even when away from your computer. • Easily read JSON, HTML, XML, and plain text responses. • Import APIs from Postman for debugging on the go. • Periodically check observed APIs for availability and correctness. Features: • User-friendly request editor for easily editing HTTP headers and request bodies. • Supports all major HTTP methods, including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS. • Automatically highlights JSON, HTML, and XML content with searchable strings. • Integrates with Postman/Apifox for importing APIs to debug. • View API documentation. • View and replay historical requests. • Supports expression injection and scripting to inject dynamic parameters before sending requests, meeting complex authorization needs.

Screenshots

AirShell4 screens
HTTPBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HTTPBuddy at every 5 days against AirShell's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AirShell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and HTTPBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirShell ships an update every 6 weeks, HTTPBuddy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
AirShell versus HTTPBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirShellHTTPBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAny Learner LLCNanning Signalling Network Technology Co., Ltd

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
1 purchases

HTTPBuddy

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99

Questions

Is AirShell free?
AirShell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTTPBuddy free?
HTTPBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirShell or HTTPBuddy have ads?
Neither AirShell nor HTTPBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirShell or HTTPBuddy?
AirShell ships an update every 6 weeks, and HTTPBuddy every 5 days. Most recently, AirShell was updated on October 11, 2026 and HTTPBuddy on October 15, 2026.

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