Unix/Linux CLI Commands vs Secure 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.
Secure Terminal
This application provides secure remote access to servers via SSH and Telnet. It supports various authentication methods, terminal emulations, and file transfer protocols. Advanced features like SFTP and port forwarding are available through an in-app purchase.
- SSH & Telnet connection
- Password & key authentication
- SFTP file transfer
- xterm-256color emulation
- Key generation
- Port forwarding
- Customizable terminal
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SSH Terminal to access multiple SSH server, with full support of "xterm-256color" emulation. Base Features: • SSH connection with password or key authentication: DSA, RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519 (OpenSSH format & Putty PPK) • SSH Agent • Key generation (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519) • Support for FIDO key (iPhone NFC only) • Secure Enclave Key • Support for Sixel, iTerm2 image, ZModem and Trzsz protocols • Connection params are safely stored on Keychain • Connection history & localization • Connection through SSH proxy • Connection with Telnet protocol • External keyboard support • Terminal colors customization • Multiple font size • Image background • User font choice (fixed width only) • Pointer/Mouse support PRO Features (require in-app purchase): • Upload/Download files through SFTP • Port forwarding • Local text editor • Store unlimited connections • Files plugin support • Shortcuts support • Commands snippet • Hosts Status Dashboard • SFTP Commander • XWindow (iPad only)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secure Terminal at 86% against Unix/Linux CLI Commands's 37%. Secure Terminal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). Unix/Linux CLI Commands's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unix/Linux CLI Commands asks for nothing beyond the download.
Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Unix/Linux CLI Commands's written reviews are positive against 86% of Secure Terminal's.
Unix/Linux CLI Commands ships an update every 11 months, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Unix/Linux CLI Commands | Secure Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | 85.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 61 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bahtiyar Polat | Filippo Maguolo |
Customer experience
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
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In-app purchases
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
No in-app purchases
Secure Terminal
- PRO FEATURE$4.99
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