# Astra Shell vs OrbitSSH

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astra Shell at none against OrbitSSH's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OrbitSSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. Astra Shell asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astra Shell | OrbitSSH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玥 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780204409) | [Daniel Dobrowolski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853058113) |

## What reviewers say

### Astra Shell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astra-shell/id6807410920)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OrbitSSH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbitssh-mobile-terminal/id6814387995)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OrbitSSH Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| OrbitSSH Pro Lifetime | $499.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astra Shell free?

Astra Shell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OrbitSSH free?

OrbitSSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Astra Shell or OrbitSSH have ads?

Neither Astra Shell nor OrbitSSH shows ads.

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