Native SSH for iPhone + iPad

Fix prod, check logs, and jump into your dev box,
without waiting for your laptop.

ShellKey is a native SSH client for developers, sysadmins, and operators who need serious remote access on iPhone and iPad, whether that means handling a production issue, checking a box on the go, or reconnecting to a remote AI or dev workflow.

Download on the App Store

Free to try  ·  Pro unlock $14.99 one-time  ·  iOS 17+

Built for real SSH work
Check logs, hop onto a box, fix a prod issue, or reconnect to a remote dev workflow from your phone.
Native iPhone and iPad UX
Multi-session tabs, host key verification, port forwarding, and mobile-first controls instead of a cramped desktop port.
Simple pricing
Free to try, then unlock Pro for $14.99 one-time. No subscription, no weird SSH-client SaaS tax.
// why developers switch

This feels like an actual tool, not a compromised mobile fallback.

The pitch is simple: when you need shell access away from your desk, ShellKey should feel trustworthy, fast, and worth keeping installed.

Native first
Built around mobile reality
Touch, orientation changes, on-screen control keys, and iPad layout are treated as first-class product work, not afterthoughts bolted onto a desktop terminal port.
Trust
Safe enough for real infrastructure
Credentials stay in Keychain, host keys are verified, and the app is designed for real server access, not just toy demos or marketing screenshots.
Modern workflows
Useful for today’s remote dev stack
ShellKey is aimed at the jobs devs actually do now: checking logs, hopping onto remote boxes, handling fast production tasks, and reconnecting to AI-assisted terminal workflows.
// features

Built for the remote tasks that actually matter.

ShellKey focuses on the SSH workflows that matter most on iPhone and iPad, with a polished native interface instead of a cramped desktop transplant.

🔑
SSH Authentication
Password and private key authentication. ED25519, RSA, and ECDSA keys supported, securely stored in Keychain.
📋
Connection Manager
Save, edit, and delete connections. Credentials are encrypted in the iOS Keychain — never stored in plaintext.
▢
Multi-Session Tabs
Run multiple SSH sessions at once and switch quickly between servers, environments, or remote workspaces.
⇄
Port Forwarding
Local and remote port forwarding for secure access to dashboards, internal tools, and services behind SSH.
🎨
Premium Terminal Themes
Dark, Light, Solarized, Dracula, and Monokai. Pick the look that fits how you work.
🛡
Host Key Verification
Protects against MITM attacks by verifying and persisting host keys on first connect.
⌨️
Keyboard Accessory Bar
Arrow keys, Ctrl, Tab, Esc, and function keys live above the keyboard, so common shell and editor shortcuts stay close on touch devices.
↕
Keyboard Dismiss & Restore
Dismiss the keyboard to gain full-screen terminal space, then restore it instantly. The viewport resizes cleanly.
🔍
Terminal Search
Search scrollback with match highlighting. Find log output, error messages, and command results in seconds.
// workflows

Made for the jobs you actually do away from your desk.

From server admin to modern dev tooling, ShellKey is built for fast, trustworthy access when you are on the move.

Server admin and incident response
Check logs, restart services, inspect containers, and handle the small but urgent tasks that should not wait until you are back at your laptop.
Remote dev and AI workflows
SSH into your Mac, Linux box, or cloud VM to keep moving with remote tools, AI CLIs, and modern terminal workflows from iPhone or iPad.
A premium native iOS experience
Designed around touch, orientation changes, and mobile keyboards, with the feel of a serious developer tool instead of a generic port.
// pricing

Simple, honest pricing.

Start free, then unlock the full app with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring charges, no weird SaaS tax on an SSH client.

Free
$0
Use it for real work before you pay.
  • ✓ 2 saved connections (limit)
  • ✓ 1 concurrent session (limit)
  • ✓ Core terminal experience with the default theme
  • ✓ Keyboard accessory bar
  • ✓ Host key verification
Download Free
One-time purchase
Pro
$14.99 once
Buy it once, keep it in your toolkit. No subscription.
  • ✓ Unlimited saved connections
  • ✓ Unlimited concurrent sessions
  • ✓ Port forwarding (local + remote)
  • ✓ All terminal color themes
  • ✓ All future updates included
Get ShellKey — $14.99
// faq

Quick answers before you download.

Short, honest answers to the questions most people will have on first visit.

Does ShellKey support password and private key authentication?

Yes. ShellKey supports both password and private key auth, with credentials stored locally in the iOS Keychain.

Is this built for real developer workflows or just emergency SSH?

It is built for real work: production checks, remote boxes, dev environments, and modern CLI workflows on iPhone and iPad. The goal is not a toy terminal, it is a serious mobile command surface.

What do I get for free?

The free tier gives you the core terminal experience, up to 2 saved connections, and 1 live session at a time so you can try the app before upgrading.

What does Pro unlock?

ShellKey Pro unlocks unlimited saved connections, unlimited concurrent sessions, port forwarding, and premium terminal themes with a one-time purchase.

Does ShellKey verify host keys?

Yes. On first connect, ShellKey can show the server fingerprint and ask whether you want to trust that host key.

Is this a subscription?

No. Pro is a one-time $14.99 purchase, not a subscription.

If you’ve been waiting for an iPhone and iPad SSH client that feels worth paying for, this is the bet.

Start free, see how it feels on a real connection, and upgrade only if it earns a place in your kit.

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Native SSH for iPhone and iPad, built for real remote work.