Comparison

LibTerm vs Dev Utils

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

Head to head
About

LibTerm

This app provides a powerful command-line interface for iOS devices, enabling users to run various shell commands. It includes tools for coding in C, Python, and Lua, and allows for text file editing with syntax highlighting.

Highlights
  • Command line interface
  • Coding in C, Python, Lua
  • Text file editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Install third-party commands
  • Run C code
Features
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LibTerm is a command line interface for iPhone and iPad. Includes what you need for coding C programs! Commands: ls, lli, ifconfig, ping, readlink, id, chmod, clang, telnet, host, du, link, dig, egrep, bc, date, gzip, nslookup, python2, fgrep, mv, python3, 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, pbpaste, rmdir, uncompress, curl, ln, cp, whoami, rlogin, tr, env, whois, pbcopy, python, grep, nm, jsc, clear, sh, help, exit, open, package, edit Edit text files and code with a graphical editor and syntax highlighting with the 'edit' command. Not enough commands? You can code your own scripts with Python 2.7, Python 3.7, Lua 5.3, install third party commands or even compile and run C code with the 'clang' and 'lli' commands!

About

Dev Utils

This app provides mobile developers with essential tools to streamline their workflow. It offers timely notifications for OS and Xcode releases, accessibility features, device information, and a reference for HTTP status codes. Customize your experience with themes and app icons.

Highlights
  • OS and Xcode release notifications
  • System font and color comparison
  • Device information lookup
  • HTTP status code reference
  • Light/dark themes
  • Customizable app icons
Features
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Dev Utils is the ultimate toolkit for mobile developers. With features designed to streamline your workflow and increase productivity, Dev Utils is the essential companion for building amazing mobile apps. Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Releases and Betas - Get notified about the latest betas and full releases of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) and Xcode. - Easily check release notes for the latest Xcode. See the macOS requirements and view included SDKs for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. - Stay informed with the latest developer news and important information about App Store Connect, TestFlight, and more. Ensure Your App is Accessible to All Users - Compare system fonts and colors with adjustable sizing and dark mode support. Get Device Information Quickly and Easily - Check which versions of Apple's operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS) are currently supported on any device. - Quickly view your device's type, storage, connectivity, cameras, and more. Easily share device info with others. Additional Tools - Quickly search and learn about HTTP status codes with a comprehensive reference guide. Customize Your Experience - Enjoy light and dark themes and customize your home screen with alternate app icons. Download Dev Utils now and elevate your mobile development to the next level!

Screenshots

LibTerm2 screens
Dev Utils4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LibTerm at every 8 days against Dev Utils's every 4 months. LibTerm also leads on ratings volume (804 vs 101) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Dev Utils's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 70%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dev Utils holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LibTerm has 804 ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of LibTerm's written reviews are positive against 92% of Dev Utils's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibTerm ships an update every 8 days, Dev Utils every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LibTerm versus Dev Utils: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibTermDev Utils
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (804 ratings)4.7 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews92.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings804 — better101
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#122 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size428 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevelobile S.p.A.Ryan Fielder

Customer experience

LibTerm

All ratings804 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.7%

Dev Utils

All ratings101 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.7%

User reviews

LibTerm

From 804 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Basic UNIX command line utilities
  • 🚀 Handy Command Utility
  • 👍 Excellent
  • 👍 Simply awesome
  • 👍 Brilliant!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Not awesome
  • 🐛 400+ MB App size
  • 🐛 Странно.
  • 🐛 Potential but disappointing with the usability
  • 🐛 Limited feature set

Dev Utils

From 101 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very useful app
  • 👍 Good device info
  • 👍 Helpful for developers
  • 👍 Excellent UI/UX
  • 👍 User-friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Needs update for releases
  • 🐛 Data not up-to-date
  • 🐛 Potential privacy concerns
  • 🐛 Accusations of hacking
  • 🐛 Blocked on M series Macs

Bugs and requests

LibTerm

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • SSH complains about keys when the remote machine does not require key auth
  • Can't even do simple ssh on iOS 16
  • Can't ssh, port option doesn't work, and if only it were possible to cd into private/mobile/Applications
  • When attempting to append a file (cat test.txt >> sort.txt) it reads the second > as the file name and creates a file called > instead of appending the second file in the command
  • Bus Error after ~10 DNS DIG queries

Requested features

10 requests
  • Странно. Можно добавить?
  • Add git clone
  • Please add nano
  • Please add pip
  • Please add bash
Show 5 more
  • Please add traceroute
  • Please add GCC/Clang support
  • Please add more commands like natmask, natstat
  • Please add dark theme
  • Please add ability to install PyPi modules and pip

Dev Utils

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unknown errors
  • Find my iPhone error
  • Apple ID locked
  • Privacy concerns
  • Being attacked

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update release notes/version numbers
  • Adapt to iOS 26 and dark icon
  • Update data promptly
  • Allow development usage
  • More access to watch design UI
Show 1 more
  • Enable installation on Mac M series

In-app purchases

None

LibTerm

No in-app purchases

None

Dev Utils

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LibTerm free?
LibTerm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dev Utils free?
Dev Utils is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LibTerm or Dev Utils?
Dev Utils is rated higher. LibTerm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 804 ratings, while Dev Utils averages 4.7 from 101 ratings.
Do LibTerm or Dev Utils have ads?
Neither LibTerm nor Dev Utils shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LibTerm or Dev Utils?
LibTerm ships an update every 8 days, and Dev Utils every 4 months. Most recently, LibTerm was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dev Utils on September 23, 2026.

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