Comparison

Pseudo Bash vs AirLock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pseudo Bash

This app provides a command-line interface for iOS devices, offering network, device, messaging, coding, and file management tools. It allows users to interact with their device and network through various commands, including secure shell and file transfers.

Highlights
  • Network commands (iCloud, URL download, ping, SSH)
  • Device information (storage, CPU, UDID)
  • Messaging tools (email, SMS, AES encryption)
  • Code editors (Python, Objective-C, SQL)
  • File system management (create, delete, move files)
  • QR code generation
Features
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Pseudo Bash - The Missing iOS Terminal NETWORK COMMANDS icloud - Retrieves Files from iCloud wget|urlpath|filename - Retrieves Files from any URL ping - Checks Network Connex link|url|s - Navigates to link via web browser (s for ssl) whois - gets list of devices on network and total count net_stat - gets network statistics json|url - Gets json payload ssh|IP|usr|pass|command - secure shell connection attacks - Digital Attack Map DoS|url|iterations - DoS Attack - Tester BTCe - BTC Explorer - live socket ---------------------------------------------------- DEVICE COMMANDS mem - Gets Device's Free Space cpu - Gets Device's CPU Usage info - Gets Device Info exit - Closes App udid - get device UDID - not permitted in iOS 10+ ssid - get network SSID up - gets system uptime fonts - gets list of avail fonts camera - opens camera ---------------------------------------------------- MESSAGING email - sends email sms|number|message - Send SMS Text Message aesmessage|number|message|privatekey|salt - Send AES256 SMS Text Message aes|message|privatekey|salt - AES256 Encrypt Message decrypt|message|privatekey|salt - AES256 Decrypt Message qr|stringToEncode - Convert string or URL to QR Code ---------------------------------------------------- CODE COMMANDS jdoodle - generates jDoodle Obj C Code Editor python - Code Editor repl - Python REPL Code Editor pyS - Save Python File to Memory code-objc - Code Editor code-python - Code Editor code-r - Code Editor code-sql - Code Editor code-scala - Code Editor code-matlab - Code Editor code-js - Code Editor code-html - Code Editor +c - Exits Code Editor & Most Windows +save|code - Saves Code Editor - enter code suffix ---------------------------------------------------- APP COMMANDS settings - gets app settings and stored user values TouchID|yes - Use TouchID for app auth - toggle via|yes/no man - List of Commands for App man_app - List of Commands for App man_net - List of Commands for Net man_dev - List of Commands for Device dark - change theme to black with white text light - change theme to white with black text homebrew - change theme to black with green text special - change theme to white with red text font|fontname|fontsz - change font name & sz version - gets version information help - Help File ---------------------------------------------------- FILE COMMANDS sql|dbname.db|sqlstatement - Create SQLLite DB and Query query_sql|dbname.db|sqlstatement - Query SQLLite DB Table insert_sql|dbname.db|sqlstatement - Insert Data into SQLLite DB Table insert_sql|dbname.db|sqlstatement - Insert Data into SQLLite DB cd|dir - Navigate to Directory mkdir|dir - Make Directory mkF|dir|file - Make File rmdir|dir - Remove Directory rmF|file - Remove File mv|source|dest - Moves File load|dir|file - ls - Gets Files in Directory clear - Clears the Console exists_|dir|file - Checks if file exists @ path

About

AirLock

This utility allows you to encrypt and decrypt messages directly within your favorite messaging and note-taking apps using custom AES keys. Share keys via QR code for secure, private communication without leaving your current application.

Highlights
  • Custom AES encryption keys
  • Encrypt/decrypt in any app
  • QR code key sharing
  • Fully local and private storage
  • Fast and simple interface
Features
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AirLock is the first iOS keyboard that lets you encrypt and decrypt any message using your own secret key — directly inside your favorite apps. No need to switch between apps to secure your conversations. With AirLock, you can generate AES encryption keys, share them via QR code, and protect your text instantly in iMessage, WhatsApp, Notes, and more. Key Features: Custom Encryption Keys Create and manage your own secure AES keys with labels. Encrypt and Decrypt in Any App Use the AirLock keyboard to process secure text without leaving the app you’re in. QR Code Key Sharing Easily export and import encryption keys with QR codes. Fully Local and Private All keys are stored on your device. No account required. No cloud sync. Fast and Simple Interface Designed for quick encryption and decryption during real-world use. Whether you're exchanging private messages or storing sensitive notes, AirLock keeps your communication secure, efficient, and under your control. Download AirLock today to experience secure messaging built into your keyboard. https://airlock.sedoyjan.workers.dev/terms https://airlock.sedoyjan.workers.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Pseudo Bash4 screens
AirLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pseudo Bash at 33% against AirLock's 0%. Pseudo Bash also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and device support (3 vs 1). AirLock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pseudo Bash costs $0.99 and AirLock $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirLock holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Pseudo Bash's written reviews are positive against 0% of AirLock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pseudo Bash ships an update every 2 months, AirLock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pseudo Bash versus AirLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPseudo BashAirLock
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Code & Development LLCSergey Grigorev

Customer experience

Pseudo Bash

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

AirLock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pseudo Bash

No in-app purchases

None

AirLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pseudo Bash free?
Pseudo Bash costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirLock free?
AirLock costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pseudo Bash or AirLock?
AirLock is rated higher. Pseudo Bash averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AirLock averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Pseudo Bash or AirLock?
Pseudo Bash ships an update every 2 months, and AirLock every 3 days. Most recently, Pseudo Bash was updated on November 2, 2026 and AirLock on November 5, 2026.

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