Cannoli Shell vs DevBoxMobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cannoli Shell
A command reference and workflow tool for IT professionals. Quickly find and save commands for Cisco, Linux, Windows, cloud, and more. Build custom cheat sheets and access helpful network tables.
- IT command libraries
- Cisco command references
- Linux, Windows, cloud, container references
- Save favorite commands
- PDF export for cheat sheets
- Network quick tables
- Global variable sync
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Cannoli Shell: IT Pro Tools is a fast command reference and workflow companion for IT professionals, network admins, sysadmins, and homelab builders. Browse practical command libraries for Cisco, Linux, Windows, PowerShell, AWS CLI, Docker, Kubernetes, and more. Search commands quickly, copy what you need, save favorites, and build a personal cheat sheet for repeat tasks. Core features: • IT command libraries for common admin workflows • Cisco command references including IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and SMB • Linux, Windows, PowerShell, cloud, container, and security references • Favorites for saving frequently used commands • PDF export for custom cheat sheets • Common ports reference • CIDR/subnet quick tables • Global variable sync for IPs, VLANs, and masks • Optional Cannoli Pro upgrade for premium libraries and advanced tools Cannoli Shell is designed for quick lookup during real work: troubleshooting, configuration, documentation, learning, and daily administration.
DevBoxMobile
Manage your remote Linux, macOS, and Windows servers, tools, and maintenance tasks directly from your iPhone or iPad. Access SSH shells, manage files, run checks, and build HTTP requests with secure credential protection.
- Remote server discovery and organization
- Interactive SSH shells in tabs
- Persistent tmux session management
- File browsing and transfer
- Docker container management
- HTTP request building and monitoring
- Secure credential management
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DevBoxMobile is a native remote workspace for developers and homelab users. Bring your Linux, macOS, and Windows servers, tools, and everyday maintenance tasks together on iPhone and iPad. • Discover and organize servers, then inspect their status and services. • Open interactive SSH shells in separate tabs. Choose a saved server or connect to one temporarily. • Create or reconnect to persistent tmux sessions, grouped by server. Session discovery refreshes without blocking navigation; guided installation is available on supported hosts. • Browse and transfer files with sorting by name, size, modification date or type, hidden-file controls, compact rows, and direct Save to Files. Manage Docker containers and search logs. • Run read-only checks across selected servers and launch saved maintenance actions. • Build and test HTTP requests, monitor endpoints, and browse supported databases. • Find supported remote coding agents and inspect their running processes. • Access private web services through on-demand SSH port forwarding. • Protect credentials with Keychain and optional Face ID or Touch ID. Export an encrypted backup or back up to your own iCloud account. • Use a compact workspace on iPhone and multi-column layouts on larger iPad windows, with support for larger text sizes. DevBoxMobile does not host a server for you. Remote features require a server or service you own or administer, suitable network access, and the relevant credentials. Some features depend on software installed on the remote host.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevBoxMobile at none against Cannoli Shell's 1. Cannoli Shell's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Cannoli Shell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DevBoxMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cannoli Shell against 5.0 for DevBoxMobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Cannoli Shell | DevBoxMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Rubino | Jialang Zhang |
Customer experience
Cannoli Shell
DevBoxMobile
In-app purchases
Cannoli Shell
- Cannoli Pro Lifetime$4.99
DevBoxMobile
No in-app purchases









