Unix/Linux CLI Commands vs MuxCLI
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.
MuxCLI
Manage AI coding sessions on your server directly from your iPhone. Create, attach, and resume tmux-backed sessions for various AI CLIs and shell workflows. Continue prompt work without losing context and send terminal input with mobile-friendly controls.
- Run AI coding sessions remotely
- Manage tmux-backed sessions
- Resume interrupted workflows
- Send terminal input from mobile
- Receive attention signals
- Pair phone with server quickly
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MuxCLI lets you run and manage AI coding sessions on your own server from iPhone. Create, attach, detach, and resume tmux-backed sessions for Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and shell workflows. Use MuxCLI to: - Pair your phone with your server in seconds - Browse existing sessions and create new ones - Continue prompt workflows without restarting context - Send terminal input with mobile-friendly control keys - Get attention-required signals when a session needs your input MuxCLI is designed for long-running development sessions where your server does the heavy work and your phone acts as the control surface.
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Verdict
Unix/Linux CLI Commands and MuxCLI both sit at 1.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of Unix/Linux CLI Commands's written reviews are positive against 0% of MuxCLI's. Unix/Linux CLI Commands also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). MuxCLI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, rating, monetization model 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. MuxCLI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unix/Linux CLI Commands asks for nothing beyond the download.
MuxCLI holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unix/Linux CLI Commands has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Unix/Linux CLI Commands's written reviews are positive against 0% of MuxCLI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Unix/Linux CLI Commands ships an update every 11 months, MuxCLI every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unix/Linux CLI Commands | MuxCLI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (19 ratings) | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bahtiyar Polat | Tim Chen |
Customer experience
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
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In-app purchases
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
No in-app purchases
MuxCLI
- MuxCLI Lifetime Unlock$4.99
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