Shepherd vs HTML Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shepherd
This app provides a fast and secure SSH client for accessing servers directly from your mobile device. It offers features like saved connections, custom command shortcuts, and extensive theming options for a personalized experience.
- Fast SSH client
- Save server connections
- Custom command shortcuts
- Extensive terminal themes
- Face ID protected keys
- Multiple simultaneous sessions
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Mochi is the place to control your AI coding agents from your iPhone. The agents run in herdr on your server. Mochi shows what each one is doing and takes you to it when it needs you. CONTROL YOUR AGENTS WITH HERDR • Live Activity on the lock screen: which agents are working and which are waiting for you • A notification when an agent is blocked or done, even when Mochi is closed • Tap it to open that agent's pane and answer from the chat input • Swipe to switch herdr tabs A REAL TERMINAL UNDERNEATH Mochi is a fast, beautiful SSH client built on the Ghostty terminal engine — a real terminal emulator in your pocket, not a toy. SSH INTO ANY SERVER Save your connections and jump into any of them in a tap. Password and key auth, custom ports, works great over Tailscale. FIRE COMMANDS IN ONE TAP Build your own shortcut groups: tmux prefixes, Ctrl combos, slash commands, whole snippets with Enter. The keyboard toolbar puts esc, tab, ctrl and ⌘ right above the keys — no more fighting the mobile keyboard. MAKE IT YOURS 500+ built-in terminal themes with search and light/dark filters. Real monospace fonts (JetBrains Mono and more), adjustable size, pinch to zoom in session. LOCK KEYS BEHIND FACE ID Private keys live in the iOS Keychain. Flip one switch and every use of a key requires Face ID. BUILT FOR ENGINEERS • Ghostty-powered terminal emulation — fast, correct, modern • Multiple simultaneous sessions • Native iOS design that feels at home on iOS 26 • No accounts, no tracking — your servers are your business
HTML Editor
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HTML Editor – Code, Preview & Build Websites Build and edit modern websites directly on your iPhone or iPad with HTML Editor — a powerful mobile development environment for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more. Write code with a professional editor, preview websites instantly, manage complete projects, and work with local files wherever you are. Professional Code Editor HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, SVG, Markdown and more Syntax highlighting Smart autocomplete Code folding Auto indentation Bracket matching Multi-cursor editing Find and replace Regular expression search Code snippets Emmet support Customizable editor Multiple tabs Line numbers Word wrap Dark and light themes Live Web Preview See your website as you build it with an integrated browser preview. Live HTML preview Instant reload Responsive preview Custom screen sizes Mobile and desktop layouts Portrait and landscape modes JavaScript execution Local assets Full-screen preview Complete Project Management Organize your websites and web projects in one place. Multiple projects Folders and subfolders Project templates File management Recent projects Favorites Duplicate and rename projects ZIP import and export Drag and Drop Files app integration iCloud Drive support HTML, CSS & JavaScript Tools Create modern websites with powerful development tools. HTML HTML5 support Semantic HTML Forms and tables Accessibility attributes SEO metadata Open Graph Structured data CSS CSS3 Flexbox CSS Grid Variables Media queries Gradients Animations Transforms Color tools JavaScript Modern JavaScript ES6+ Modules Async/Await DOM APIs Fetch Canvas Local Storage Code Formatting & Validation Keep your projects clean and reliable. HTML formatter CSS formatter JavaScript formatter Minification HTML validation CSS validation JavaScript error detection Accessibility checks SEO analysis Developer Tools Get deeper insight into your website with built-in development tools. JavaScript console DOM inspection Network monitoring Storage inspection Cookie management Performance information Error reporting Built-In Web Server Test your websites on your device or across your local network. Local HTTP server Live reload LAN testing Custom ports Local project hosting Powerful Customization Make the editor work your way. Custom themes Font selection Font size Tab width Indentation settings Line height Editor layout Keyboard shortcuts Hardware keyboard support iPad Split View Designed for iPhone & iPad HTML Editor is optimized for mobile development with a modern interface, powerful multitasking features, external keyboard support, drag and drop, and responsive layouts. Whether you're learning HTML, creating a landing page, editing a website, or managing a professional web project, HTML Editor gives you the tools to code wherever you are. Write code. Preview instantly. Build the web. #HTML Editor offers auto-renewing subscription options: -$5.99 per month -$29.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Inkora • Subscriptions are billed monthly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy https://privacy.vidanimate.co
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shepherd at 16.0 against HTML Editor's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Shepherd | HTML Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Egor Kolesnikov | Polymath Company Limited |
In-app purchases
Shepherd
No in-app purchases
HTML Editor
No in-app purchases









