Comparison

Shellular vs Supermux

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

Head to head
About

Shellular

Connect your phone to your development computer for a full terminal emulator, AI coding agents, and a file manager with Git integration. Access an in-app browser with DevTools and monitor system performance remotely. No SSH setup needed; simply scan a QR code.

Highlights
  • Encrypted remote connection
  • Full terminal emulator
  • AI coding agent integration
  • File manager with Git
  • In-app browser with DevTools
  • Real-time system monitoring
Features
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Shellular lets you code from your phone, using the computer or VPS you already develop on. Run AI coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, OpenCode, and Pi. Use a full terminal, browse and edit files, review Git changes, open localhost, debug websites, and keep an eye on your machine — all from your phone. Getting started takes seconds: open Shellular on your computer, scan a QR code, and you're connected. No SSH setup. Just your development environment, in your pocket. Secure, fast, and built for developers who don't want to be tied to their desk.

About

Supermux

Features
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Supermux is a native remote client for the Supermux broker you run on your own computer. Pair your iPhone or iPad to your machine and drive your AI coding agents — Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and OpenCode — from anywhere. It works like an SSH or remote-terminal client: every command and agent action runs on your own computer, and your phone sends input and shows the results. Nothing runs on the device, and your code and credentials never leave your machine. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Watch and steer agent sessions in real time: approve steps, redirect, or jump in - Run multiple sessions at once and switch between them - Use the built-in terminal and code editor on the go - Reply by voice: speech is transcribed on-device into editable text - Start new sessions, pick a project, and create or clone repos - Pair in seconds by scanning the QR code your broker prints HOW IT WORKS Supermux connects to a broker that you host on your own computer, over your local network or a private mesh like Tailscale. You bring your own machine and your own agent subscriptions — there is nothing to buy in the app. Requires a running Supermux broker. Learn how to set one up at supermux.dev.

Screenshots

Shellular4 screens
Supermux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shellular at every 4 days against Supermux's every 8 days. Shellular also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shellular ships an update every 4 days, Supermux every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shellular versus Supermux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellularSupermux
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFoxbiz Software Private LimitedAHMET HUSEYIN DOK

In-app purchases

None

Shellular

No in-app purchases

None

Supermux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shellular free?
Shellular is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Supermux free?
Supermux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shellular or Supermux have ads?
Neither Shellular nor Supermux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shellular or Supermux?
Shellular ships an update every 4 days, and Supermux every 8 days. Most recently, Shellular was updated on September 23, 2026 and Supermux on September 13, 2026.

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