Comparison

Unix/Linux CLI Commands vs SimpleSSM

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

SimpleSSM

Features
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SimpleSSM puts your AWS EC2 fleet in your pocket. Browse instances, watch metrics, run commands, and open a full terminal on any instance — all over AWS Systems Manager (SSM), with no VPN, no bastion hosts, no SSH keys, and no open inbound ports. Whether you're on call, away from your desk, or just prefer working from an iPad, SimpleSSM gives you real access to your infrastructure — not just a dashboard. A REAL TERMINAL Open a secure shell on any SSM-managed instance, right from your iPhone or iPad. Full terminal emulation with a keyboard toolbar built for shell work. On iPad, keep multiple connections open at once and switch between them from the sidebar. YOUR WHOLE FLEET AT A GLANCE - Browse instances across AWS accounts and regions with profiles - Filter by running, favorites, or recently connected - Instance details: state, health checks, IPs, tags, security groups - Start, stop, and reboot instances with confirmation guards - CloudWatch metrics — CPU, network, disk and more — in a swipeable carousel you can customize RUN COMMANDS WITHOUT CONNECTING Send shell commands to instances via SSM Run Command and read the output in the app. Save your go-to one-liners as snippets so fixing things twice never means typing them twice. BUILT FOR SECURITY - All traffic rides AWS Systems Manager sessions — your instances need no public IPs and no open ports - Supports IAM access keys and AWS IAM Identity Center (SSO) - Credentials are stored in the device Keychain, never on our servers - Lock the app behind Face ID / Touch ID - Sessions are logged in AWS like any other SSM session, so your audit trail stays intact FREE AND PRO The free version is fully functional with one profile, one connection at a time, and one snippet. SimpleSSM Pro Mobile removes every limit on iPhone and iPad. Or step up to SimpleSSM Pro — one upgrade that unlocks everything on iPhone, iPad, AND the SimpleSSM Mac app, including Mac-only features like SSM port-forwarding tunnels and terminal themes. REQUIREMENTS You'll need an AWS account with instances managed by AWS Systems Manager (the SSM agent is preinstalled on most Amazon-provided AMIs) and IAM permissions for Session Manager. Want to try it first? Enter "demo" for both credential fields to explore the app with sample instances — no AWS account needed. SimpleSSM is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its affiliates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Unix/Linux CLI Commands4 screens
SimpleSSM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unix/Linux CLI Commands at none against SimpleSSM's 4. Unix/Linux CLI Commands also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). SimpleSSM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. SimpleSSM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Unix/Linux CLI Commands asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unix/Linux CLI Commands ships an update every 11 months, SimpleSSM every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Unix/Linux CLI Commands versus SimpleSSM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnix/Linux CLI CommandsSimpleSSM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahtiyar PolatColemaco LLC

In-app purchases

None

Unix/Linux CLI Commands

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SimpleSSM

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Mobile Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Mobile Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Unix/Linux CLI Commands free?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleSSM free?
SimpleSSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unix/Linux CLI Commands or SimpleSSM have ads?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands shows ads; SimpleSSM does not.
Which is updated more often, Unix/Linux CLI Commands or SimpleSSM?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands ships an update every 11 months, and SimpleSSM every 6 weeks. Most recently, Unix/Linux CLI Commands was updated on September 29, 2026 and SimpleSSM on September 29, 2026.

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