Comparison

Pseudo Bash vs PokePVE

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

PokePVE

Manage Proxmox VE virtual machines and containers directly from your iOS device. Offers full cluster overview, guest hardware editing, backup and snapshot management, and native VNC/terminal connections with a polished iOS experience.

Highlights
  • Full cluster overview with live metrics
  • Complete VM and container management
  • Edit guest hardware on the fly
  • Backup and snapshot creation/restoration
  • Full storage management
  • Native VNC client
  • Native terminal emulator
Features
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PokePVE is the Proxmox VE client built for people who run real infrastructure. Manage VMs and containers, edit guest hardware, handle backups and snapshots, browse storage, and connect via native VNC or terminal — all with a clean, native iOS experience that feels as complete as the Proxmox WebUI itself. No compromises. No missing features. Just Proxmox, properly. — FEATURES — - Full cluster overview See all your nodes, guests, and storage at a glance. Live CPU, memory, network, and disk metrics, updated in real time. - Complete VM and CT management Start, stop, reboot, clone, migrate, and destroy. Create new guests from scratch or from templates. Everything you'd do in the WebUI — in a few taps. - Edit guest hardware on the fly Adjust CPU cores, memory, disks, network adapters, PCI passthrough, and more. Something most clients simply don't offer. - Backups and snapshots, mastered Create, restore, schedule, and roll back — directly from your phone. - Storage, fully managed Browse ISOs, templates, backups, and volumes across all storage backends. Upload, delete, inspect — no need to switch to a browser. - Native VNC, built in SwiftUI A real VNC client, not a WebKit wrapper. Smooth, responsive, and designed for touch. Works with Linux desktops, Windows guests, and console sessions. - Native terminal emulator A proper terminal for xterm.js sessions and SSH-style workflows — with native iOS keyboard support and gesture controls. - Designed for iOS Pure SwiftUI. Dark mode. Dynamic Type. Haptics. The kind of polish you'd expect from a first-party app. — WHO IT'S FOR — - Sysadmins and DevOps engineers managing production clusters - Homelab enthusiasts running Proxmox at home - Developers spinning up test environments on the go - Anyone who's ever wished the Proxmox WebUI fit in their pocket — NOTES — - Requires a Proxmox VE server (version 7.x or later recommended) - Supports API token and username/password authentication - Works over LAN, VPN (WireGuard, Tailscale), or direct internet - No data collected. No accounts. Your server, your keys, your control. — DISCLAIMER — PokePVE is an independent, third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. Proxmox® and Proxmox VE® are trademarks of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. — LEGAL — Privacy Policy: https://1248.ink/apps/pokepve/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pseudo Bash4 screens
PokePVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PokePVE at Free against Pseudo Bash's $0.99. PokePVE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Pseudo Bash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume and update cadence 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

PokePVE is free to download; Pseudo Bash costs $0.99 up front. PokePVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pseudo Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PokePVE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pseudo Bash ships an update every 2 months, PokePVE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pseudo Bash versus PokePVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPseudo BashPokePVE
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Code & Development LLC泽彬 谢

Customer experience

Pseudo Bash

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

PokePVE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pseudo Bash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PokePVE

Subscriptions2
  • PokePVE Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • PokePVE Pro Annual Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PokePVE Pro Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is Pseudo Bash free?
Pseudo Bash costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PokePVE free?
PokePVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pseudo Bash or PokePVE?
PokePVE is rated higher. Pseudo Bash averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PokePVE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Pseudo Bash or PokePVE?
Pseudo Bash ships an update every 2 months, and PokePVE monthly. Most recently, Pseudo Bash was updated on November 2, 2026 and PokePVE on October 31, 2026.

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