Shepherd: AI Agents & SSH
What is Shepherd?
Shows and controls AI coding agents running in herdr on your server from iPhone, with a full SSH terminal client.
The listing is titled Shepherd: AI Agents & SSH but refers to the app as Mochi. It is an iOS SSH client built on the Ghostty terminal engine that shows what AI coding agents running in herdr on your server are doing, with Lock Screen Live Activities and notifications when an agent is blocked or done. It also offers saved connections, custom shortcut groups, terminal themes, and private keys stored in the iOS Keychain behind Face ID.
Pricing. Shepherd is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking on AI coding agents running in herdr on a remote server
- Answering a blocked agent from a notification or the chat input
- Saving and opening SSH connections to several servers from iPhone
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Shepherd scores 73 out of 100: rating 100, rating count 49, App Store search rank 44, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Mochi is the place to control your AI coding agents from your iPhone. The agents run in herdr on your server. Mochi shows what each one is doing and takes you to it when it needs you.
CONTROL YOUR AGENTS WITH HERDR
- Live Activity on the lock screen: which agents are working and which are waiting for you
- A notification when an agent is blocked or done, even when Mochi is closed
- Tap it to open that agent's pane and answer from the chat input
- Swipe to switch herdr tabs
A REAL TERMINAL UNDERNEATH
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Mochi is a fast, beautiful SSH client built on the Ghostty terminal engine - a real terminal emulator in your pocket, not a toy.
SSH INTO ANY SERVER
Save your connections and jump into any of them in a tap. Password and key auth, custom ports, works great over Tailscale.
FIRE COMMANDS IN ONE TAP
Build your own shortcut groups: tmux prefixes, Ctrl combos, slash commands, whole snippets with Enter. The keyboard toolbar puts esc, tab, ctrl and ⌘ right above the keys - no more fighting the mobile keyboard.
MAKE IT YOURS
500+ built-in terminal themes with search and light/dark filters. Real monospace fonts (JetBrains Mono and more), adjustable size, pinch to zoom in session.
LOCK KEYS BEHIND FACE ID
Private keys live in the iOS Keychain. Flip one switch and every use of a key requires Face ID.
BUILT FOR ENGINEERS
- Ghostty-powered terminal emulation - fast, correct, modern
- Multiple simultaneous sessions
- Native iOS design that feels at home on iOS 26
- No accounts, no tracking - your servers are your business
SHEPHERD PRO
An optional auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly): Agent view on tmux, Rex and herdr-core, and Files. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://shepherd.freethinkel.dev/phone/#privacy
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Questions about Shepherd
Do I need herdr to use it?
The agents run in herdr on your server and Mochi shows and controls them. It also describes SSH features on their own: saved connections, password and key auth, custom ports, and use over Tailscale.
Does the app track me or require an account?
The description states: No accounts, no tracking. It also says your servers are your business. Privacy Policy link: https://shepherd.freethinkel.dev/phone/#privacy
What does Shepherd Pro cost and how does renewal work?
The listing does not state a price. It says Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly, charged to your Apple ID, renewing unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends.
Is Shepherd free?
Shepherd is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Shepherd right for me?
Shepherd is built for checking on AI coding agents running in herdr on a remote server, answering a blocked agent from a notification or the chat input, saving and opening SSH connections to several servers from iPhone. It sits in the AI coding agents list on AppTierList.
Is Shepherd worth it?
Shepherd is B tier, ranked #10 of 23 AI coding agent apps with a score of 73 out of 100, from a 5.0 App Store rating across 7 ratings. Good, and 9 apps rank above it.
How does Shepherd compare to Vibe Pocket?
Shepherd is B tier at 73; Vibe Pocket is B tier at 75. Vibe Pocket ranks higher. Shepherd is free to download, with in-app purchases, Vibe Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Shepherd updated?
Shepherd was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.
Alternatives
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- AI Coding Agents (B tier, #10) · AI Agent Management (C tier, #5) · SSH Client (C tier, #14)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 73 / 100
- Rank in list
- #10 of 23
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 5.0 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 7
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Developer Tools
- Current version
- (5 days ago)
- Size
- 74 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking