Comparison

Commands for Linux Terminal vs C Shell

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

Head to head
About

Commands for Linux Terminal

Access a comprehensive offline manual of Linux commands directly on your device. Quickly search and learn how to use various commands with detailed explanations in Markdown format. Ideal for developers and system administrators needing on-the-go reference.

Highlights
  • Offline Linux command database
  • Detailed command explanations
  • Markdown formatted content
  • Easy search functionality
  • Quick command querying
Features
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A Complete Set of Linux commands in your pocket, with Markdown-formatted command references for quick lookup and offline use. Easily search commands and learn how to use them — anytime, anywhere. Bonus: monitor your servers in real time, track CPU, memory, disk, load and Docker containers over SSH, all from one app.

About

C Shell

Compile and run C language code directly on your mobile device. This tool integrates Python and Lua, and supports many basic Linux commands for a comprehensive development environment.

Highlights
  • C language compilation
  • Python and Lua integration
  • Linux command execution
  • Code highlighting
  • Split-screen display
  • Console input/output
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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A software development tool for compiling and running C language on mobile devices, with built-in basic environment integrating Python and Lua. Support the execution of Linux basic commands on the console. The implementation principle adopts the compilation mode of llvm and clang. https://github.com/phoenixlabcn/llvm-project Function introduction: The code is highlighted, which is more intuitive Split screen display is supported in horizontal screen mode Console output and input, supporting the output of specific error stack information Theme and font size setting, moving cursor, convenient reading and simple operation Supported Linux commands include: ls,lli,ifconfig,ping,readlink,chmod,clang,telnet,host,du,link,dig,egrep,bc,date,gzip,nslookup,python2,fgrep,mv,md5,say,luac,ssh-keygen,xargs,diff,cd,tee,chksum,lua,touch,dc,tar,chflags,rm,sort,uniq,awk,printenv,chgrp,find,mkdir,tail,df,pwd,opt,chown,gunzip,compress,llvm-link,nc,uptime,sed,setenv,stat,uname,sum,head,wc,cat,echo,unsetenv,unlink,rmdir,uncompress,curl,ln,cp,whoami,rlogin,tr,env,whois,python,grep,nm,clear,sh,exit,open,python3 ------------------------------------------------ C Shell Month Unlock 【Unlimited code runs】 【Unlimited use of console】 【Unlimited use of modules】 【Support custom theme setting】 【Continuous access to more advanced functions】 Support free trial for 3 days. After the trial period, this subscription will be renewed automatically for $[4.49]/month unless you actively close or cancel the subscription. You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes .The account will confirm and charge you for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be deducted from iTunes account upon confirmation of subscription. You can cancel your subscription at any time. You can cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial period or the end of the subscription period to avoid deduction. Any unused part of the trial period after payment will be discarded. After purchase, you can go to the AppStore account settings to manage or cancel your subscription. Privacy policy: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/PrivacyStatement.html Terms of Use: https://phoenixlab.ltd/protocols/en/TermsOfUse.html

Screenshots

Commands for Linux Terminal4 screens
C Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: C Shell at none against Commands for Linux Terminal's shown. C Shell also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). Commands for Linux Terminal's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Commands for Linux Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and C Shell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Commands for Linux Terminal against 4.5 for C Shell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Commands for Linux Terminal's written reviews are positive against 56% of C Shell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commands for Linux Terminal ships an update every 9 days, C Shell every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Commands for Linux Terminal versus C Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommands for Linux TerminalC Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (212 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雷 戴Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Commands for Linux Terminal

All ratings212 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative5.7%

C Shell

All ratings63 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Commands for Linux Terminal

One-time1
  • Get Pro Version$0.99
2 purchases

C Shell

Subscriptions1
  • C Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
One-time1
  • Permanently unlock advanced$12.99

Questions

Is Commands for Linux Terminal free?
Commands for Linux Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C Shell free?
C Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Commands for Linux Terminal or C Shell?
Commands for Linux Terminal and C Shell are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 212 and 63 ratings respectively.
Do Commands for Linux Terminal or C Shell have ads?
Commands for Linux Terminal shows ads; C Shell does not.
Which is updated more often, Commands for Linux Terminal or C Shell?
Commands for Linux Terminal ships an update every 9 days, and C Shell every 3 months. Most recently, Commands for Linux Terminal was updated on October 2, 2026 and C Shell on October 2, 2026.

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