Comparison

LibTerm 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

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

C++ Shell

Compile and run C++ code directly on your mobile device. This app provides a command-line environment with support for basic Linux commands, Python, and Lua. It features code highlighting, split-screen display, and customizable themes for an enhanced coding experience.

Highlights
  • C++ code compilation and execution
  • Linux command-line interface
  • Integrated Python and Lua
  • Code highlighting
  • Split-screen display
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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A software development tool for compiling and running C++ 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

LibTerm2 screens
C++ Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LibTerm at none against C++ Shell's 1. LibTerm also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). C++ Shell's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. C++ Shell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. LibTerm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LibTerm holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 804 and 229 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of LibTerm's written reviews are positive against 58% of C++ Shell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibTerm ships an update every 8 days, C++ Shell every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
LibTerm versus C++ Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibTermC++ Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (804 ratings) — better4.2 (229 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings804 — better229
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size428 MB153 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevelobile S.p.A.Phoenix Lab Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

LibTerm

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

C++ Shell

All ratings229 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative28.9%

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

C++ Shell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LibTerm

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

C++ Shell

Subscriptions1
  • C++ Shell Advanced Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month

Questions

Is LibTerm free?
LibTerm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C++ Shell free?
C++ Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LibTerm or C++ Shell?
LibTerm is rated higher. LibTerm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 804 ratings, while C++ Shell averages 4.2 from 229 ratings.
Do LibTerm or C++ Shell have ads?
Neither LibTerm nor C++ Shell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LibTerm or C++ Shell?
LibTerm ships an update every 8 days, and C++ Shell every 2 months. Most recently, LibTerm was updated on October 13, 2026 and C++ Shell on October 13, 2026.

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