SSH Terminal
Full xterm-256 color terminal with cursor keys, function keys, session tabs, and a command snippet library. Fast, responsive, and powerful.
iOS SSH Client & Server Management
At 3 AM,
how long is a minute?
Your servers don't wait for you to find a laptop. Neither should your tools.
"The problem isn't the commands. Every engineer knows the commands."
The problem is the gap.
"The gap between 'something is wrong' and 'someone can do something about it.'"
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For business, that gap is $5,600 per minute.
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For public safety, that gap is measured in risk.
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For everyone, it's measured in minutes nobody has at 3 AM.
NetShell
Your entire server room, in your pocket.
Everything in one place
One app.
Every tool you need.
NetShell replaces a stack of single-purpose apps with one cohesive, beautifully designed experience.
Network Scanner
Discover every device on your network automatically using Bonjour and port scanning. Know what's on your network before anything goes wrong.
Voice Control
"Hey Siri, check my server." Hands-free management with 5 built-in Siri Shortcuts. Connect, scan, check status — without touching your phone.
AI Assistant
AI suggests commands, explains errors, and diagnoses issues in real time. Connect Claude, GPT-4, or a local Ollama instance. It knows your server.
Beautiful Design
16+ handcrafted terminal themes, smooth animations, and a UI that feels native. This is what a professional tool should look like.
All-in-One
SSH, SFTP, Docker management, server monitoring, port forwarding, home screen widgets, and iCloud sync — one app replaces five.
How we compare
More features.
Zero cost.
NetShell does what five separate apps do — and it's completely free.
| Feature | Termius $120/yr |
Prompt 3 $20 |
Blink Shell $20 |
ServerCat $10 |
NetShell Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSH Terminal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| SFTP Transfer | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docker Management | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Network Scanner | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI Assistant | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Server Monitoring | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Home Widgets | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Siri Integration | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
One app replaces five. For free.
Simple, transparent pricing
Why pay for
five separate apps?
Launch Offer
Free
forever (for now)
All features. No paywall. No catch.
- Unlimited SSH connections
- SFTP file transfer
- Docker container management
- Network scanner (Bonjour + port scan)
- AI assistant (Claude, GPT-4, Ollama)
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Home screen widgets
- Server monitoring & uptime tracking
- 16+ terminal themes
- iCloud sync (passwords excluded)
- Key-based SSH authentication
- Port forwarding & tunneling
The real cost of downtime
Every minute counts.
NetShell saves them.
Based on industry average downtime cost of $5,600 per minute (Gartner, 2024).
Without NetShell
Time to first command
15 minutes
Revenue lost (15 min × $5,600)
$84,000
Stress level
Maximum
Sleep disruption
Entire night
With NetShell
Time to first command
Under 1 minute
Revenue lost (1 min × $5,600)
$5,600
Stress level
Manageable
Sleep disruption
Fixed in minutes
Total savings per incident
$0
That's $78,400 saved per incident — and NetShell is free.
Real engineers. Real results.
What people are saying
★★★★★
"Got the 3 AM alert. Opened NetShell, SSH'd in, restarted the failing service. Forty seconds, back in bed. My laptop was still closed."
★★★★★
"I cancelled Termius and ServerCat the same day I got NetShell. Saving $90 a year, and this does more than both of them combined."
★★★★★
"The Siri integration while I was driving to the data center changed everything. I had a diagnosis before I arrived. Problem was half-solved before I walked in."
Enterprise SSH encryption
iOS Keychain security
No telemetry or tracking
Built by a sysadmin
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
What makes NetShell different from Termius or Prompt 3?
NetShell combines SSH, SFTP, Docker management, network scanning, an AI assistant, Siri integration, and home screen widgets in a single app. Termius costs $120/year and lacks Docker or network scanning. Prompt 3 is SSH-only. NetShell replaces five separate apps — and it's completely free.
Is NetShell secure?
Yes. NetShell uses enterprise-grade SSH encryption, stores all credentials in the iOS Keychain (never in iCloud or plain storage), implements Trust On First Use (TOFU) host key verification, biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID), and rate-limited login attempts to prevent brute force. Passwords are never synced to iCloud — only connection metadata is.
Does NetShell work with all SSH servers?
Yes. NetShell works with any standard SSH server — Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Arch), macOS Server, BSD, network equipment (Cisco, Juniper, MikroTik), cloud VMs (AWS EC2, GCP Compute, Azure, DigitalOcean, Vultr), Raspberry Pi, Synology NAS, and more. It supports both password and key-based (Ed25519, RSA, ECDSA) authentication on port 22 or any custom port.
Can I use NetShell offline?
The app itself works fully offline for browsing your saved connections, command snippet library, terminal themes, and reviewing previously cached server status. Active SSH sessions require network connectivity to your server. Wi-Fi, cellular (4G/5G), and VPN connections are all supported.
What iOS version is required?
NetShell requires iOS 17 or later, compatible with iPhone and iPad. It is optimized for the latest iOS features including interactive Lock Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts, StandBy mode, and Stage Manager on iPad. iPhone XS and later are supported.
Is NetShell really free?
Yes. NetShell is currently 100% free with all features unlocked — unlimited SSH connections, SFTP, Docker management, network scanning, AI assistant, home screen widgets, and Siri integration. No in-app purchases, no paywall, no credit card required. Download it and enjoy the full experience.
Does NetShell support key-based authentication?
Yes. NetShell supports Ed25519, RSA, and ECDSA key pairs for SSH authentication. You can import existing private keys directly from the Files app, or generate new Ed25519 key pairs directly within NetShell. All private keys are stored securely and exclusively in the iOS Keychain — never in iCloud, never in plaintext.
How does the AI assistant work?
The AI assistant connects to your choice of AI provider — Anthropic Claude, OpenAI (GPT-4), or a local Ollama instance running on your own hardware. It has context about your connected server including OS, running processes, recent terminal output, and Docker containers, and can suggest commands, explain error messages, generate shell scripts, and help diagnose issues. Your server data is only sent to the AI provider you personally configure. No data is sent to NetShell servers.
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Your entire server room,
in your pocket.
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