Pocket Shell vs Chronolyze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Shell
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Pocket Shell is a modern SSH client built for developers, server owners, IT users and anyone who needs quick access to remote machines from a mobile device. Connect to your servers, manage saved hosts, browse files with SFTP and run terminal commands from one clean, dark-mode interface. Whether you are checking a VPS, managing a cloud instance, accessing a Linux server or handling quick maintenance tasks while away from your computer, Pocket Shell gives you a simple and focused way to stay connected. Key Features: * SSH Client Save and organize your server connections in one place. Add host details such as hostname, port, username and authentication method, then access your servers quickly when needed. * Terminal Access Open a remote terminal session and run commands directly from your phone. Pocket Shell is designed for quick checks, server monitoring, command execution and remote troubleshooting. * Built-in SFTP File Browser Browse remote folders and manage server files through a clean SFTP interface. Move through directories, view folder structures and access server files without switching tools. * Local Terminal Access a local terminal area for command-line workflows directly inside the app. * Clean Dark Interface Pocket Shell uses a focused dark UI with clear text, simple navigation and developer-friendly controls, making it comfortable to use during long sessions or quick checks. Designed For: - Developers - System administrators - Cloud server users - VPS owners - Linux users - Homelab users - IT support users - Students learning server management - Anyone who needs SSH access on mobile Why Pocket Shell? Pocket Shell is built around one idea: remote server access should feel simple, clean and reliable on mobile. Instead of a cluttered interface, the app keeps the most important tools close: saved hosts, SSH terminal, SFTP file browsing, authentication options and quick access controls. Use Pocket Shell when you need to: - Connect to a Linux server - Check server status - Run quick terminal commands - Manage SSH hosts - Browse remote files with SFTP - Access your VPS or cloud instance - Work with your homelab server - Handle quick server maintenance while away from your computer
Chronolyze
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Check whether your mechanical watch runs fast or slow using your iPhone microphone. Measure its rate and beat error, estimate amplitude, and track daily accuracy over time. For microphone measurements, use a quiet room and place the watch case against the phone's microphone. Chronolyze listens to your watch's ticking and displays a classic timegrapher trace ā no bench equipment or clip-on sensors needed. Results depend on the watch, microphone contact, and background noise; the signal-quality meter helps you assess the reading. LIVE MEASUREMENT ⢠Rate in seconds per day ā is your watch running fast or slow? ⢠Beat error in milliseconds ā is the balance swinging symmetrically? ⢠Estimated amplitude in degrees ā how far does the balance wheel swing? Requires the correct lift angle and a clear signal ⢠Stability ā how steady the rate is holding, so you can tell a settled movement from a restless one ⢠Automatic beat-rate detection from 12,000 to 36,000 bph ⢠Classic two-line timegrapher trace: slope shows rate, gap shows beat error ⢠Signal-quality meter so you know when to trust the numbers ⢠A plain-language verdict on every finished measurement, and a report card you can share ACCURACY TRACKING Track how your watch keeps time in daily wear. Tap along with the seconds hand every few days and Chronolyze calculates its average daily gain or loss between readings. Compare that history with your microphone measurements. Differences can reflect position and wearing conditions; a single comparison does not establish the cause. No microphone needed, so it works even for watches too quiet to measure. POSITIONAL TEST Measure in the six regulation positions ā dial up, dial down, crown up, down, left, right ā with a guided workflow. Compare the highest and lowest measured rates to see how position affects your watch's timekeeping. Save the results for future checks or to discuss with a watchmaker. MAGNETIZATION CHECK Check for signs of magnetization using your iPhone's magnetometer. Keep the phone still while taking a baseline and scanning the watch. Nearby magnetic objects can affect the reading; this check cannot confirm that the hairspring is magnetized or establish why a watch runs fast. The app does not demagnetize watches. WATCH COLLECTION Keep a watch box in your pocket: per-watch lift angle and beat rate, full measurement history, saved positional runs, accuracy readings, and re-viewable traces for every session. Everything syncs through your own iCloud account, so your collection follows you to every device. BUILT FOR WATCH PEOPLE ⢠A library of 104 movements ā Seiko, ETA, Sellita, Miyota, Rolex, Omega, Longines, Citizen, Hamilton, Grand Seiko, Tudor and more ā each with the right lift angle and beat rate already set ⢠Set the lift angle by hand for anything not listed (default 52°); amplitude estimates depend on this setting ⢠Pin a nominal beat rate for unusual movements ⢠Dark, instrument-grade interface with iOS 26 Liquid Glass design ⢠Demo movement mode so you can explore every feature without a watch ⢠An animated escapement in Settings that shows exactly what you're hearing WHAT YOU NEED A quiet room and a mechanical watch (hand-wound or automatic). Microphone measurements do not support quartz watches. For best results, rest the watch case directly against the bottom edge of the phone. Whether you're comparing positions, tracking a favorite watch, or preparing questions for your watchmaker, Chronolyze brings measurements and accuracy history together on your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pocket Shell at 15.6 against Chronolyze's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pocket Shell | Chronolyze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apps Haus | Kamil Kutluay |
In-app purchases
Pocket Shell
No in-app purchases
Chronolyze
No in-app purchases
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