Comparison

ShellMan vs MagicSSH

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

Head to head
About

ShellMan

Features
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ShellMan is the most powerful local-network controller for your Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 smart home devices. No cloud. No subscription. Pure local control. Disclaimer: This app is an independent, unofficial third-party tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way connected to Allterco Robotics Ltd. or its subsidiaries. "Shelly®" is a registered trademark of Allterco Robotics Ltd. All product names, logos, and brands mentioned are property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification purposes. This app communicates with devices using their publicly documented, open JSON-RPC 2.0 API. DISCOVER YOUR DEVICES • Auto-discover devices instantly via mDNS — no IP addresses needed • Scan your entire subnet to find every Shelly on your network • Add devices manually by entering their IP address CONTROL EVERYTHING • Turn switches on/off with a single tap • Dim lights to the perfect level • Adjust colour temperature and RGB colour for smart bulbs • Open, close, and position covers and blinds with precision REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live status updates via WebSocket — see your devices react in real time • Energy dashboard with power, voltage, current, and consumption data • Sensor readings: temperature, humidity, flood, smoke, motion, and illuminance MANAGE YOUR DEVICES • View firmware versions and update devices over the air • Batch-update multiple devices at once • Create and manage schedules directly on each device • Reboot or factory-reset devices when needed WORKS WITH YOUR HOME • Full support for password-protected devices (SHA-256 Digest authentication) • Automatic reconnection if a device drops off the network • Dark mode, light mode, and system theme support • Available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, 中文, and 日本語 Compatible with all Shelly Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 devices. Gen 1 devices are not supported.

About

MagicSSH

This app offers comprehensive server management for developers and sysadmins. It provides live dashboards, Docker control, log streaming, and a command library for efficient remote server administration from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Live server dashboard
  • Full SSH terminal
  • Docker container management
  • Command library
  • Multi-command execution
  • Log streaming and monitoring
Features
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YOUR SERVERS. FULL CONTROL. ANYWHERE. MagicSSH is the professional SSH client for everyone who manages Linux servers — developers, sysadmins, self-hosters. Connect in seconds, see instantly what's going on, and fix things with a tap that would normally make you open your laptop. WHY MAGICSSH? Other SSH apps give you a terminal. MagicSSH gives you a complete server cockpit: live dashboard, Docker management, service control, log streaming, and a command library — all in a focused dark interface built for real admin work. LIVE DASHBOARD - CPU, RAM, and disk of every server at a glance - Operating system, uptime, and status in real time - Organize servers into groups (Work, Home, Clients …) FULL SSH TERMINAL - Real terminal with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, and arrow keys - Authenticate with password or SSH key (ed25519, RSA) - Multiple parallel sessions — connections stay alive DOCKER, HANDLED - Start, stop, and recreate containers - Stream live logs straight from the container - Manage images, volumes, and networks - Inspect Compose files, prune the system COMMAND LIBRARY - Built-in commands: updates, disk analysis, processes, open ports, and more - Create, categorize, and star your own commands - Results in milliseconds — no terminal session needed MULTI-COMMAND - Run one command across multiple servers at once - Per-server results with runtime and status - Perfect for updates, checks, and deployments across your whole fleet MONITORING & LOGS - Live graphs for CPU, RAM, swap, disk, network, and load - Historical data for trend analysis - Stream and filter system, auth, syslog, and kernel logs live SERVICE CONTROL - All systemd services at a glance — active, inactive, failed - Start, stop, and restart services - View service logs directly SECURITY - Credentials never leave your device - No cloud, no account, no tracking - Direct, encrypted SSH connection to your servers PAY ONCE, USE FOREVER MagicSSH Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring costs. Start free and take your time; Pro removes all limits: unlimited servers, parallel sessions, full Docker control, multi-command, and monitoring history. BUILT BY ADMINS, FOR ADMINS MagicSSH is actively developed. Feedback and requests: support@senova.app — personal reply, usually within 24 hours. Download MagicSSH and manage your servers the way it should feel in 2026.

Screenshots

ShellMan2 screens
MagicSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShellMan at none against MagicSSH's 1. ShellMan also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. MagicSSH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShellMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ShellMan versus MagicSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellManMagicSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars RothFatih Yesilbas

In-app purchases

None

ShellMan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MagicSSH

One-time1
  • MagicSSH Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

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

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