Shell Script Editor Android

Reviews of Shell Script Editor

List of user reviews and ratings for Shell Script Editor

Total ratings

3.78 (Rating count: 562)
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Review summary

Overall, users praise Shell Script Editor for its built-in terminal and scripting capabilities, free usage with no ads, and convenient GUI navigation that makes mobile scripting practical. It runs without root and delivers features like autosave, tab autocomplete, and command history, with generally reliable performance compared with other mobile options. However, several issues recur: crashes and random restarts that can lose work; limited file access on non-root devices; restricted syntax support (missing loops, limited highlighting, and fewer Linux tools); a subscription-only pricing model; and occasional lack of onboarding guidance. It’s a capable tool, but stability and toolset improvements would help.
Pros
  • Integrated terminal/editor with autosave, tab auto-complete, and command history.
  • Works without root and is free with no ads.
  • GUI folder navigation makes it easy to manage and test scripts.
  • Reliable and practical for mobile scripting, often preferred over other apps.
  • Good overall accessibility across devices for scripting needs.
Cons
  • Crashes and restarts that can erase work.
  • Limited file access on non-root devices.
  • Restricted syntax support (missing loops), limited highlighting, and fewer Linux tools.
  • Subscription-based pricing rather than a one-time purchase.
  • Occasional lack of onboarding instructions or guidance.
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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.00
All time rating average: 3.78
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3 star
35% (7)
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1 star
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DateAuthorRatingComment
2026-01-11
Hu*****
It has a terminal
It has a terminal
2025-12-22
Pa*****
where are my scripts ?
where are my scripts ?
2025-10-30
Ke*****
it works very well for what I need it for, used to use another version but had to switch phones
it works very well for what I need it for, used to use another version but had to switch phones
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