a-Shell mini

Nicolas Holzschuch

Store data observed · From public App Store data · How we score apps

  • Developer Tools
  • App Store
  • United States
  • 4.6121 ratings
  • Free download
  • Updated
  • Observed

Est. monthly revenue

Estimated
$420–$1.8KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#52 in its category (free) ≈ 52 downloads/day × $0.60 per download

Est. monthly downloads

Estimated
900–2.5KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#52 in Developer Tools

90-day growth

—not enough history yet

Opportunity score

AI-derived
12/100Weak · low confidence
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About a-Shell miniObserved

a-Shell mini is a Developer Tools app by Nicolas Holzschuch on the United States App Store. Released Dec 9, 2020; last updated Sep 21, 2026 (version 2.2.2). a-Shell mini is free to download.

As of Oct 8, 2026, a-Shell mini has a 4.6-star average rating from 121 ratings on the United States App Store and ranks #52 on the Developer Tools top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of a-Shell mini 38/100 (rising), the #62 most successful Developer Tools app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.

a-Shell mini is a complete local terminal emulator, allowing to run most Unix commands on you iOS device. You can transfer files using scp and curl, edit them with vim and ed, process them using grep, awk and sed. Work with git repositories using lg2.
From the App Store listing
Success score
38/100 Rising
In Developer Tools
#62 most successful
Chart position
#52 in Developer Toolson Oct 8, 2026
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a-Shell mini: common questions

What is a-Shell mini?
a-Shell mini is a Developer Tools app developed by Nicolas Holzschuch, available on the App Store. It was first released on Dec 9, 2020.
How is a-Shell mini rated?
a-Shell mini has a 4.6-star average rating from 121 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026.
How much money does a-Shell mini make?
MRRBeam estimates a-Shell mini makes about $420–$1.8K a month in revenue from 900–2.5K downloads a month, based on its #52 position on the Developer Tools free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
How many downloads does a-Shell mini get?
About 900–2.5K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
How much does a-Shell mini cost?
a-Shell mini is free to download.
Is a-Shell mini successful?
On Oct 8, 2026, a-Shell mini ranked #52 on the Developer Tools top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of a-Shell mini 38/100 (rising), the #62 most successful Developer Tools app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
When was a-Shell mini last updated?
a-Shell mini was last updated on Sep 21, 2026 (version 2.2.2).
What are alternatives to a-Shell mini?
Similar Developer Tools apps tracked by MRRBeam include TestFlight, GitHub, Sekai: Create · Remix · Play, Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast and NextVPN: Fast & Secure Proxy.
Is there room to build a competitor to a-Shell mini?
MRRBeam's opportunity score for a-Shell mini is 12/100. Limited opening: an older app, modest estimated revenue and a strong 4.6★ rating.