Comparison

Shelly vs NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

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

Head to head
About

Shelly

A powerful and user-friendly SSH client for mobile devices. It offers robust terminal emulation, gesture controls, and customizable keyboard shortcuts for efficient remote server management. Supports key-based authentication and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Hardware accelerated text rendering
  • Robust terminal emulation
  • Gesture control for navigation
  • Customizable keyboard toolbar
  • Key file authentication
  • iCloud sync support
  • Terminal color themes
Features
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SSH client designed for usability and performance. RELIABLE AND FAST • Hardware accelerated text rendering. • Robust terminal emulation based on the PuTTY engine. • Works great with programs such as 'screen' and 'irssi'. CONTROL WITH GESTURES • Default gestures optimized for irssi. Just swipe to switch channels or to scroll up and down. • Fully customizable. Any keypress or action can be attached to any gesture. EASY CONNECTING • Save user credentials and configure a remote command such as ‘screen -rd’ to connect with one tap. • 3D touch support. Connect directly from the iOS home screen. CUSTOMIZABLE KEYBOARD • Easily bind custom actions to buttons on the keyboard toolbar. • Works with custom iOS keyboards such as SwiftKey. OPEN LINKS AND SELECT TEXT • Familiar iOS text selection experience. Long-press on text to show the selection controls. • Copy and paste text. • Select a URL to easily open it in the web browser. OTHER FEATURES • iCloud sync support. • Terminal color themes. Choose your favorite from the several themes included or make your own. • Key file authentication support. Import an existing private key, or create a new key and export the public key. • Host key verification and management. • Agent forwarding (OpenSSH servers only). • Keep connections alive while the app is in the background. • Connection history with optional realtime location data. • Plenty of other configuration options. Please note that some features require a paid upgrade. You can try all features for free for a limited time.

About

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

Manage your servers, NAS, and Linux routers remotely via SSH. Offers terminal access, file management, script execution, and server monitoring. Supports Docker containers and multi-server operations.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal access
  • SFTP file management
  • Multi-server script execution
  • Server performance monitoring
  • Docker/Podman container management
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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NeoServer manages your servers over SSH, with no extra software to install. Whether it's a Home Server, NAS, cloud server, development environment, or AI compute node, you can connect, monitor, manage files, and operate containers directly through NeoServer. ◉ Terminal and Remote Access • Mosh support — stays connected when switching networks • Deep tmux and zellij support for fast session recovery after disconnects • ZMODEM (rz/sz) file transfer — send and receive files right in the terminal • Built for Claude Code, with direct paste or upload of images, videos, and files • Password, Private Key, 2FA, and SSH Agent forward authentication • Jump Server, Failover, and Socks5 Proxy support • Automatically run Shell initialization scripts after connecting • Built-in special keyboard, copy and paste, and quick actions • Command completion hints, with double-tap to trigger TAB • Custom themes and fonts, including programming ligature fonts ◉ AI Assistant No Agent installation required. Manage your servers directly with AI: it can read metrics, run commands, and manage files — like an always-on operations assistant that helps you handle complex maintenance tasks. • Supports mainstream LLM APIs via standard protocols. No model service is included — bring your own API configuration for any provider you need • Custom Skills system: AI can read and create skills, synced across devices via iCloud • Built-in browser skill: AI can open web pages, extract content, and run scripts in-app • Local file sandbox: AI can read and write local files with live preview • Runs continuously in the background, with automatic notifications when tasks complete • Upload images, screenshots, and files for AI to analyze in context • Plan mode: plan first, then execute — more control over complex tasks ◉ File Management (SFTP) • Browse server files and directories • Upload, download, delete, and rename files • View file size, permissions, and modification time • Edit files online • Syntax highlighting for common programming languages • Preview images, logs, configuration files, and more ◉ Batch Script Execution • Run scripts on one or multiple servers • Organize servers into groups • View script execution history • Run maintenance tasks in batches at once • Suitable for batch updates, deployments, and inspections ◉ Server Monitoring View server status in real time: • Uptime • 1 / 5 / 15 minute system load • CPU model, temperature, and usage • Memory usage • GPU usage and GPU task information • Disk capacity, IOPS, and I/O Wait • Disk read/write speed and total read/write volume • Network upload and download speed • Total traffic statistics Key metrics can also be shown directly in iOS widgets. ◉ Process Management • View the system process list • Show PID, user, CPU, memory usage, and more • Sort by columns • Send signals to terminate processes ◉ Docker and Podman Management • View container status • View container logs • View Inspect information • Create, start, stop, and restart containers • Pause and delete containers • Manage images and container resources ◉ Remote Wake and Automation • Wake-on-LAN (WOL) remote startup • Remote shutdown and daily operations support ◉ Security and Data Sync • Face ID / Touch ID app protection • Sync data with your private iCloud storage ◉ Who NeoServer Is For • Home Server enthusiasts • NAS users (Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, and more) • Website administrators and operations engineers • Developers and programmers • AI model researchers • Cloud server administrators ◉ Feedback and issues: makerneo.lab@gmail.com ◉ Data Privacy: ◦ Your private data — such as SSH private keys and server configurations — is stored only on your device and your own iCloud storage (if you enable sync). It is never uploaded to our servers or shared with any third party. ◦ Privacy Policy: https://www.makerneo.com/en/doc/neoserver-privacy.html ◦ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shelly4 screens
NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal at every 5 days against Shelly's every 2 months. NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). Shelly's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Shelly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 277 and 297 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Shelly's written reviews are positive against 86% of NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shelly ships an update every 2 months, NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Shelly versus NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellyNeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (277 ratings)4.8 (297 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews86.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings277297 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#73 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouch FooSpace-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Shelly

All ratings273 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.0%

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

All ratings295 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.3%

User reviews

Shelly

From 277 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightweight and fast
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard and gestures
  • 🔒 Supports SSH key authentication
  • 💡 Useful shortcuts and toolbar
  • 👍 Reliable background connections

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection drops when switching apps
  • 🐛 Toolbar issues with hardware keyboard
  • 🐛 Garbled display with some terminal programs
  • 🐛 Lack of support for newer SSH key formats
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with password managers

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent monitoring and management capabilities
  • 👍 Sleek and modern user interface
  • 💡 Useful widgets and cross-device syncing
  • 🔒 Secure with one-time payment model
  • 👍 Comprehensive set of features in free version

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 🔧 Compatibility problems with certain platforms (e.g. Orbstack)
  • 📏 Terminal font size issues on larger screens
  • 🔒 Security concerns around data storage

Bugs and requests

Shelly

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved profiles get overwritten unexpectedly
  • Toolbar persists even with auto-hide enabled
  • Cursor movement issues with hardware keyboard
  • Inability to copy/paste with Magic Keyboard

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for port forwarding
  • Implement Mosh protocol support
  • Allow customization of default font
  • Provide option for multiple app instances
  • Add ability to remap hardware keyboard keys

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Memory usage metrics not always accurate
  • Inability to delete default server profile
  • Connectivity issues with certain VPN setups (e.g. Tailscale)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to hide/filter mounted drives for accurate disk usage
  • Support for more container runtimes beyond just Docker
  • Basic Kubernetes monitoring and management features
  • Improved input method compatibility in terminal
  • Option to set default landing page on app launch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shelly

One-time1
  • Upgrade To Pro$3.99
5 purchases

NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Version$59.99

Questions

Is Shelly free?
Shelly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal free?
NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shelly or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal?
NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal is rated higher. Shelly averages 4.4 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal averages 4.8 from 297 ratings.
Do Shelly or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal have ads?
Neither Shelly nor NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelly or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal?
Shelly ships an update every 2 months, and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal every 5 days. Most recently, Shelly was updated on November 1, 2026 and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal on October 30, 2026.

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