Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • SSH & Telnet connection
  • Password & key authentication
  • SFTP file transfer
  • xterm-256color emulation
  • Key generation
  • Port forwarding
  • Customizable terminal
Features
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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)

Screenshots

Unix/Linux CLI Commands4 screens
Secure Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Secure Terminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unix/Linux CLI Commands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Terminal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Unix/Linux CLI Commands's written reviews are positive against 86% of Secure Terminal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unix/Linux CLI Commands ships an update every 11 months, Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Unix/Linux CLI Commands versus Secure Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnix/Linux CLI CommandsSecure Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings)4.5 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1962 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahtiyar PolatFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

Unix/Linux CLI Commands

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

Secure Terminal

All ratings62 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.5%

Bugs and requests

Unix/Linux CLI Commands

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Secure Terminal

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • SFTP cannot be opened when using a proxy server to connect to SSH
  • Backspace clears the entire line, hiding the current working directory
  • App crashes during docker compose pull with ZSH and ohmyzsh
  • FaceID authenticates only once per app execution
  • File transfer adds single quotes to the beginning and end of filenames
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  • Password input is case-insensitive, causing login failures
  • Background mode loses connections within ~30 seconds
  • Slide-up toolbar covers the bottom line of text when using an external keyboard
  • Pro features not working after app was offloaded/reloaded
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cannot log in to remote servers without a password
  • External keyboard shortcuts sometimes stop working
  • Background color change not working
  • Cannot insert copied password into Linux terminal

Requested features

19 requests
  • Allow adding more than one connection in free version
  • Improve UI/UX for better intuitiveness
  • Provide clear documentation for Port Forwarding
  • Add ability to format/prettify command snippets in clipboard/saved commands
  • Keep theme full dark and add plain simple b&w icon
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  • Make password input case-sensitive
  • Fix FaceID authentication to be more robust
  • Allow login to servers without passwords
  • Add option to place connection shortcuts on the main screen
  • Support background mode for persistent connections
  • Improve handling of symbolic links
  • Add Agent SSH functionality
  • Allow storage of multiple named keys
  • Make app protected by FaceID/TouchID on launch
  • Access iOS password manager for SSH keys
  • Remove bottom keyboard bar
  • Improve handling of external keyboard shortcuts
  • Add a way to cancel connections more clearly
  • Make the main screen less blank and improve 'connect' button placement for single-handed use

In-app purchases

None

Unix/Linux CLI Commands

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Secure Terminal

One-time1
  • PRO FEATURE$4.99

Questions

Is Unix/Linux CLI Commands free?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secure Terminal free?
Secure Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unix/Linux CLI Commands or Secure Terminal?
Secure Terminal is rated higher. Unix/Linux CLI Commands averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Secure Terminal averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.
Do Unix/Linux CLI Commands or Secure Terminal have ads?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands shows ads; Secure Terminal does not.
Which is updated more often, Unix/Linux CLI Commands or Secure Terminal?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands ships an update every 11 months, and Secure Terminal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unix/Linux CLI Commands was updated on October 21, 2026 and Secure Terminal on October 19, 2026.

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