# Shelly vs NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal

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 review sentiment (86% vs 76%). 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shelly | NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelly-ssh-client/id989642999/reviews) | **[4.8 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoserver-ssh-mosh-terminal/id6448362669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 277 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #169 | **#141** |
| Size | 11 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touch Foo](https://appshunter.io/developer/331891508) | [Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296151491) |

## What reviewers say

### Shelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelly-ssh-client/id989642999)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoserver-ssh-mosh-terminal/id6448362669)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Developer Tools, #168 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Version | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

### Which is more popular, Shelly or NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal?

Shelly currently peaks at #169 in the App Store charts, and NeoServer SSH Mosh Terminal at #141. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*