# CraftOS vs Commander | Terminal Commands

The clearest difference is rating: CraftOS at 4.8 against Commander | Terminal Commands's 3.0. CraftOS also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). Commander | Terminal Commands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Commander | Terminal Commands asks for nothing beyond the download.

CraftOS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftOS has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, Commander | Terminal Commands every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CraftOS | Commander | Terminal Commands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-terminal-commands/id1666417806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Bruienne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542538425) | [Basel AbuTaleb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604005525) |

## What reviewers say

### CraftOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craftos-pc/id1565893014)

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

**Highlights:** Lua 5.2+ scripting environment, 16-color text-based terminal, Virtual filesystem, Built-in shell, Extensive APIs, Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs, Exclusive graphics mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plugin Collection 1 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Commander | Terminal Commands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commander-terminal-commands/id1666417806)

Access and learn essential terminal commands for system information, networking, Git, Docker, and more. This app provides a quick reference for developers and IT professionals.

**Highlights:** System Info commands, SSH and Networking tools, Git and Docker integration, File compression utilities, APT package management, Command navigation and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CraftOS free?

CraftOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Commander | Terminal Commands free?

Commander | Terminal Commands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CraftOS or Commander | Terminal Commands?

CraftOS is rated higher. CraftOS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Commander | Terminal Commands averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CraftOS or Commander | Terminal Commands have ads?

Neither CraftOS nor Commander | Terminal Commands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CraftOS or Commander | Terminal Commands?

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, and Commander | Terminal Commands every 6 weeks. Most recently, CraftOS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Commander | Terminal Commands on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*