Handy Linux Commands vs uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handy Linux Commands
This app serves as a comprehensive library for Linux commands, offering over 200 entries with syntax, examples, and short descriptions. It's designed for Linux enthusiasts to easily learn and reference essential commands, including system administration and hacking tools.
- Over 200 Linux commands
- Syntax and examples for each command
- Short descriptions of command functions
- Categorized command lists
- Search functionality
- Multiple language support
- Dark mode
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Linux Commands is basically an app developed for Linux lovers who will easily find commands from App. Now Learning of Linux commands is made simple!! Just like Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X, Linux is an operating system that is a freely distributable, cross-platform operating system based on Unix. The basic purpose of the app is to learn basic Linux commands. An Linux Commands Library!! Linux Commands - A unique ALL IN ONE App # More than 100+ commands # Includes example and syntax # Short Description of every command # Daily Useful Linux Commands # Useful System ADMIN Commands # Top Hack Tool for KALI LINUX # Powerful commands reference for your Linux terminal # Search Command Functionality # Multiple Language Support (English, Deutsch, French) # Favorite your command for easy access. Categories : • Users/Groups • Files/Folders • Search/Find • Network • System Information • System Control • Video/Audio • Package Manager • Terminal Games • Hacking Tools • One-liners System Control * Many important system control commands. SSH Commands * Important Secure Shell(SSH) commands. Admin Commands * Important System Admin commands. Commands List * Includes more than 200+ commands list with a description like mini Linux commands library. * Many important commands for beginners and experts. Handy Commands List * Include top handy commands which make life easier! Terminal Games * List of very popular and played Linux terminal games. Top Hacking TOOLS For KALI LINUX * List of top hacking tools for KALI Linux and its information. DARK MODE * New Dark Mode is introduce for long term reading for commands and UI. SEARCH COMMANDS * User can search command from the command list. Multiple Language * App support multiple languages in the application. (English, French, Deutsch) About Linux Commands App and Share App options. - All the commands are given in alphabetic order by their command name. If there is any command you miss, let me know and the next update will have it.
uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials
Prepare for Linux Essentials certification with a full-length practice test designed to simulate real exam conditions. Develop IT principles and gain essential skills for operating systems and common Linux programs. Study anywhere, anytime with this efficient preparation tool.
- Simulates real exam conditions
- Covers IT principles and LPI technology
- Develops skills for OS selection and Linux programs
- Includes 50+ item types
- Offers formative feedback and reinforcement
- Gamified learning with uCertify Play
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uCertify Linux Essentials TestPrep is a full-length practice test that can be configured to closely follow the exam objectives and is designed to simulate real testing conditions. The TestPrep focuses on developing principles in the IT industry using LPI technology and imparts skills required for selecting the operating system, working with software licensing, using common Linux programs, and more. It allows you to study anywhere, anytime from your mobile device. It is a simple solution that can be used effortlessly to prepare for Linux Essentials certification. We attempt to make your learning more efficient by redefining your preparation. uCertify Linux Essentials TestPrep Features: -Uses any of the 50+ item types including auto-graded performance items. -For formative tests, students receive feedback and reinforcement, therefore, improving their test-taking skills and strategies. -Available both as a standalone product and also as part of the uCertify course. -Offers uCertify Play - a gamified version of TestPrep that has a deep foundation in learning science. -uCertify Play helps students both retain and recall better by using randomization, mastery, and spaced learning. uCertify TestPrep questions are designed by subject matter experts who ensure that learners prepare under actual exam conditions using the item-types expected to appear in the actual certification exam. Need help regarding our features? Please contact https://www.ucertify.com/support.php with your queries or suggestions. We are available 24x7!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Handy Linux Commands at 4.1 against uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials's 1.0. Handy Linux Commands also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Handy Linux Commands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Handy Linux Commands holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handy Linux Commands has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Handy Linux Commands ships an update every 2 weeks, uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handy Linux Commands | uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (21 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rushabh Shah | uCertify LLC |
Customer experience
Handy Linux Commands
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In-app purchases
Handy Linux Commands
- Become PRO Member$19.99
uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials
- uCertifyPrep Linux Essentials$49.99
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