Unix/Linux CLI Commands vs Commands for Linux Terminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Most used Unix/Linux commands
- Command usage instructions
- Command line interface reference
- System command guide
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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.
Commands for Linux Terminal
Access a comprehensive collection of Linux commands with offline, markdown-formatted references. Monitor server status, including CPU, memory, disk, load, and Docker containers via SSH, all within a single application.
- Offline Linux command references
- Markdown-formatted command details
- Command search functionality
- Real-time server monitoring
- SSH connectivity for server status
- Track CPU, memory, disk, and load
- Monitor Docker containers
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A Complete Set of Linux commands in your pocket, with Markdown-formatted command references for quick lookup and offline use. Easily search commands and learn how to use them — anytime, anywhere. Bonus: monitor your servers in real time, track CPU, memory, disk, load and Docker containers over SSH, all from one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Commands for Linux Terminal at 86% against Unix/Linux CLI Commands's 37%. Commands for Linux Terminal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 11 months). Unix/Linux CLI Commands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Commands for Linux Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unix/Linux CLI Commands asks for nothing beyond the download.
Commands for Linux Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Commands for Linux Terminal has 221 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Unix/Linux CLI Commands's written reviews are positive against 86% of Commands for Linux Terminal's.
Unix/Linux CLI Commands ships an update every 11 months, Commands for Linux Terminal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unix/Linux CLI Commands | Commands for Linux Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (221 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | 86.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 221 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bahtiyar Polat | 雷 戴 |
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In-app purchases
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
No in-app purchases
Commands for Linux Terminal
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