Comparison

CCNA Preparation vs ShellRef

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

Head to head
About

CCNA Preparation

Prepare for Cisco CCNA certification exams with a comprehensive set of practice questions, flashcards, and detailed explanations. Study offline without an internet connection to master the material needed to pass the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam.

Highlights
  • Thousands of practice test questions
  • Flashcards with answers
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • Offline study mode
  • Covers CCNA 200-301 exam material
Features
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CISCO CCNA Exam App contains thousands of practice test questions for CCNA Exam Preparation. This App contains CCNA Question Flashcards with Answers and also explanations to the answers. This unofficial CISCO CCNA course covers everything you will need to know to pass the Cisco CCNA 200-120 Exams. Learn and Prepare Cisco CCNA Course Exam 200-120 Offline and without any internet connection. Features: *Offline Reading without Internet Connection *Questions with Answers And Explanations

About

ShellRef

This app provides an offline reference for Bash, Zsh, and terminal editors, mimicking a retro technical manual. It's ideal for quickly looking up commands, syntax, and scripting practices without needing an internet connection. Features include search, bookmarks, and customizable display themes.

Highlights
  • Offline Bash and Zsh reference
  • Terminal editor guides (Nano, Vim, Emacs)
  • Quick command lookup
  • Searchable content
  • Customizable themes
  • Adjustable text size
  • Bookmarks
Features
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ShellRef is an offline reference for Bash, Zsh, and terminal editors, presented as a focused CRT console reference manual. It’s designed for quick lookup while you work—whether you’re writing your first shell script, checking quoting rules, reviewing Zsh behavior, or trying to remember a Vim command without opening a browser. The app includes reference sections for: • Bash fundamentals, control flow, functions, strings and arrays, file I/O, processes, and scripting practices • Zsh differences, globbing, arrays, and configuration • Common command-line tools for text processing, file operations, and system tasks • Terminal editors including Nano, Vim, and Emacs Topics are organized as short reference entries with examples, notes, warnings, and tables where they help clarify syntax and behavior. ShellRef also includes: • Offline access to the full reference library • Search across commands, topics, examples, and notes • My Quick Refs for saving frequently used entries • A CRT-inspired interface with White, Green, and Amber phosphor display modes • Optional scanlines and adjustable display glow • Reduced-effects controls for a cleaner reading experience • Adjustable text size for easier reading on iPhone and iPad ShellRef is intended for developers, sysadmins, students, and anyone who wants a readable shell reference without ads, accounts, or an internet connection.

Screenshots

CCNA Preparation4 screens
ShellRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CCNA Preparation at Free against ShellRef's $0.99. CCNA Preparation also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). ShellRef's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CCNA Preparation is free to download; ShellRef costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShellRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCNA Preparation ships an update every 9 months, ShellRef every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CCNA Preparation versus ShellRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCNA PreparationShellRef
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli UmerAndrew Bacon

Customer experience

CCNA Preparation

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ShellRef

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CCNA Preparation

No in-app purchases

None

ShellRef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CCNA Preparation free?
CCNA Preparation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShellRef free?
ShellRef costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CCNA Preparation or ShellRef?
ShellRef is rated higher. CCNA Preparation averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ShellRef averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CCNA Preparation or ShellRef have ads?
CCNA Preparation shows ads; ShellRef does not.
Which is updated more often, CCNA Preparation or ShellRef?
CCNA Preparation ships an update every 9 months, and ShellRef every 3 weeks. Most recently, CCNA Preparation was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShellRef on October 31, 2026.

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