Comparison

Unix/Linux CLI Commands vs Core Shell

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

Head to head
About

Unix/Linux CLI Commands

Learn and reference essential commands for the Unix/Linux command line interface. This app provides instructions on how to use the most frequently encountered commands for system navigation and operation.

Highlights
  • Most used Unix/Linux commands
  • Command usage instructions
  • Command line interface reference
  • System command guide
Features
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Unix/Linux CLI Commands is a clean, fast reference for the Unix and Linux command line — and a safe place to practice what you learn. Whether you're a student, a developer, or a system administrator brushing up, every command is explained in plain language with real examples you can try right away. BROWSE BY CATEGORY Commands are grouped into clear categories — file management, searching, text processing, networking & communication, storage, system status and more — so you can find what you need fast or explore a topic from the ground up. LEARN WHAT EACH COMMAND DOES Each entry gives you the command, its full name, a short description of what it does, and practical examples. No fluff, no wall of man-page text — just what you need to understand and use it. PRACTICE IN A SAFE TERMINAL Reading is one thing; doing is another. The built-in terminal is a real, in-memory shell where you can actually run commands — ls, cd, pwd, mkdir, cat, echo, file, find and more — against a virtual filesystem stocked with sample files and folders. Nothing touches your real device, so you can experiment freely and break things without worry. READABLE, YOUR WAY Pick the reading font and size that suit you, and choose Light, Dark, or System appearance. Designed to look right on both iPhone and iPad. A handy companion for anyone learning the shell or keeping the essentials close at hand.

About

Core Shell

This app provides a powerful terminal emulator and SSH client for efficient host management. It offers robust features like OpenSSH compatibility, automatic reconnection, and customizable themes. Premium features include unlimited connections and cross-device profile syncing.

Highlights
  • Full-featured terminal emulator
  • OpenSSH compatible
  • Keychain integration
  • Advanced options editor
  • Automatic reconnection
  • Theming and color schemes
  • Unlimited connections (premium)
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A full featured terminal with built-in OpenSSH support, it’s focused on managing and login to hosts efficiently. Don't waste your time; be productive. ## Features Full-featured Terminal • Compatible with Terminal.app, iTerm and xterm. • Supports ANSI 16 and 256 color palettes, as well as 24bit true color. • Passed cases of *vttest* – a strict VT100/VT220/VT420 terminal functionality test suite. OpenSSH Compatible • Everything in OpenSSH, certificates, proxy jump, etc. Keychain Integration • Tightly integrated with Keychain, don't have to enter passwords or passphrases repeatedly. • It's totally optionally, you can opt-in or opt-out at any time. Advanced Options Editor • A handy way to tune per-host advanced options. • For every ssh directives, there is a contextual help provides immediate information, no more googling. Automatic Reconnect • Always tries to restore your connections after network failure or waking up from background. Theming • Eight built-in color schemes: Basic, Dracula, Grass, Homebrew, Man Page, Novel, Ocean, Red Sands • Our color optimization ensure that colorful text always clearly visible. Premium Features (free for a limited time) • Unlimited number of connections • Sync profiles between all of your Mac computers and iOS devices • Prioritized customer support ------- We'd love to answer your questions or just hear what you think about Core Shell. Our Community: https://community.codinn.com/c/core-shell Use the community to request support or report bug. Discuss and explore Core Shell’s future with us by joining the community.

Screenshots

Unix/Linux CLI Commands4 screens
Core Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Core Shell at 4.0 against Unix/Linux CLI Commands's 1.8. Core Shell also leads on ads (none vs shown). Unix/Linux CLI Commands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Core Shell sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Unix/Linux CLI Commands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Core Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unix/Linux CLI Commands has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 38% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Unix/Linux CLI Commands versus Core Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnix/Linux CLI CommandsCore Shell
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews38.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahtiyar PolatCodinn Technologies

Customer experience

Unix/Linux CLI Commands

All ratings19 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.2%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative58.8%

Core Shell

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral11.9%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Unix/Linux CLI Commands

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Core Shell

One-time2
  • Premium (1-Year)3 variants$14.99
  • Premium (4-Year)$44.99

Questions

Is Unix/Linux CLI Commands free?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Core Shell free?
Core Shell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unix/Linux CLI Commands or Core Shell?
Core Shell is rated higher. Unix/Linux CLI Commands averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Core Shell averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Unix/Linux CLI Commands or Core Shell have ads?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands shows ads; Core Shell does not.

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