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fGet
apps.apple.com/app/fget-file-manager-browser/i…Also covers file sharing and ios · same kind of website
fGet combines file management, browsing, media playback, and archive extraction on iOS.
Alternatives
The Best a-Shell Alternatives in 2026
4 alternatives1 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like a-Shell? Here are 4 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 1 are open source.
a-Shell brings a command-line interface to iOS for running commands and managing files.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionfGetfGet combines file management, browsing, media playback…Free or freemium optionSW-DLTSW-DLT wraps yt-dlp and gallery-dl in an iOS shortcut for…Another optionIshThe iSH project provides a Linux shell environment on iOS…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fGet | — | Not stated | iOS, macOS, Web |
| 2 | Ish | — | Not stated | iOS, Linux |
| 3 | iOS Settings URLs | — | Not stated | iOS |
| 4 | SW-DLT | Free | Yes | iOS |
All a-Shell alternatives
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Ish
github.com/ish-app/ishAlso covers ios
The iSH project provides a Linux shell environment on iOS for running command-line programs.
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iOS Settings URLs
github.com/FifiTheBulldog/ios-settings-urlsAlso covers ios and python
This collection documents URL schemes that open specific settings pages in iOS.
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Also covers ios and python · open source · free
SW-DLT wraps yt-dlp and gallery-dl in an iOS shortcut for installation, use, and management.
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Alternatives to similar tools
What is the best alternative to a-Shell?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to a-Shell are fGet, Ish, and iOS Settings URLs.
Is there a free alternative to a-Shell?
Yes. SW-DLT is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to a-Shell?
Yes: SW-DLT.
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