Smarter error messages and better reliability. NetShell just got more dependable.
NetShell is the all-in-one SSH terminal, file server browser, and server management suite designed for developers, sysadmins, and network engineers who need secure remote access on the go.
TERMINAL POWER
- Full SSH terminal with 16 themes, multiple sessions, and broadcast mode
- Local on-device shell with 20+ built-in commands
- Multi-hop tunneling — chain jump hosts to reach any server
- RSA 4096 and Ed25519 key generation and import
- Telnet (plain + TLS) and Mosh auto-reconnect support
- Port forwarding: local, remote, and SOCKS5 with auto-start on launch
FILE MANAGEMENT
- SFTP browser with multi-session tabs, upload, download, and inline text editor
- SMB/CIFS file server browser with photo/video upload from camera roll
- Grid and list views, batch operations, drag-to-reorder
DOCKER & COMPOSE
- Monitor and control containers: start, stop, restart, remove
- Docker Compose stack management: up, down, restart, pull
- Container logs, inspect, stats, and image management
- Home screen widget with container status
SERVER MONITORING
- Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and load average dashboard
- 30-day metrics history with interactive charts
- Uptime monitoring with background checks and push alerts
- SSL certificate expiry tracking with warnings
- Security alerts for failed logins and brute force detection
NETWORK DISCOVERY
- Scan your local network via Bonjour and port sweep
- Interactive topology map with force-directed layout
- Device baselines to detect new or missing devices
- One-tap SSH connection from discovered devices
PRODUCTIVITY
- AI assistant powered by Claude, GPT, or local Ollama — agentic mode with command execution
- Command snippets with variable templates
- Snippet sequences — chain commands with delays for automation
- Connection tags and groups with drag-to-reorder
- Siri shortcuts for voice-controlled actions
SECURITY & PRIVACY
- Credentials stored in iOS Keychain, never in plain text
- Host key verification (Trust On First Use)
- Face ID / Touch ID protection
- AES-256 encrypted data export
- Optional anonymous analytics (off by default, no PII ever collected)
- iCloud sync for connections, snippets, devices, and rules — passwords never leave your device
WIDGETS
- Server status widget: CPU, memory, disk at a glance
- Docker widget: running container count and status
- Small, medium, large, and lock screen sizes
Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
I cannot ssh into server. The server is up, Termius with same ssh key works. It’s this app. Happy to check again later
Developer Response
v2 out now -- feedback?
v2.0.3 — Reliability Update
SMARTER ERROR MESSAGES
Every error now tells you exactly what went wrong. No more confusing technical jargon. "Connection closed? Please reconnect." Not "NIOCore.ChannelError
error 0."
DISCONNECT DONE RIGHT
When you close a terminal session, it's clean. No false "unexpected disconnect" alerts. Only real server drops trigger notifications.
95 ERROR TRACKING POINTS (IF OPT IN IS ACCEPTED)
Every error in the app is now identified and tracked so we can fix issues faster. If something breaks, we know exactly where and why.
BUG FIXES
Stability improvements across SSH connections, Docker, file transfers, and port forwarding.
Version 2.0.3
The developer, Wellington Mukahiwa, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Usage Data
Diagnostics
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Accessibility
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Information
Size
21 MB
Category
Developer Tools
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Wellington Mukahiwa has not identified itself as a trader for this app. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, consumer rights do not apply to agreements between you and the provider.