jor1k vs Linux Journey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
jor1k
This app provides a Linux terminal on your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to practice basic commands for learning programming languages and exploring a different Linux flavor. It's designed for users interested in hands-on computer science education.
- Linux terminal emulator
- Practice basic commands
- Learn computer programming
- Explore Linux flavors
- Mobile-friendly interface
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jor1k was one of the first Linux terminals designed to work on a web browser. Here you have the opportunity to use your iPhone or iPad to practice some basic commands to learn computer programming languages and test another flavor of Linux.
Linux Journey
This app offers an interactive, hands-on approach to learning Linux fundamentals. It guides beginners through essential concepts like shell commands, file systems, and scripting with practical exercises. Ideal for those starting in DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud, or programming.
- Interactive command-line learning
- Beginner-friendly lessons
- Structured learning paths
- Covers Linux basics, shell commands, file systems, and more
- Focuses on learning by doing
- Distraction-free experience
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Linux Journey (linuxjourney.com) is officially part of LabEx. Linux Journey is a beginner-friendly Linux learning app designed to help you understand Linux through hands-on practice instead of passive videos. Explore Linux fundamentals step by step with interactive lessons covering: • Linux basics • Shell commands • File systems • Permissions • Processes • Networking • Bash scripting • Package management • System administration fundamentals Built for beginners, Linux Journey focuses on learning by doing. Practice commands, read explanations, and build real Linux skills at your own pace. Whether you're starting your DevOps, cybersecurity, cloud, or programming journey, Linux Journey provides a clean and approachable way to learn Linux anywhere. Features: • Beginner-friendly lessons • Interactive command-line learning • Structured learning paths • Lightweight and distraction-free experience • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Learn anytime, anywhere Start your Linux journey today. For Terms of Use, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Linux Journey at fortnightly against jor1k's every 11 months. jor1k's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for jor1k against 5.0 for Linux Journey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
jor1k ships an update every 11 months, Linux Journey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | jor1k | Linux Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 335 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Acevedo-Arreguin | LabEx |
Customer experience
jor1k
Linux Journey
In-app purchases
jor1k
No in-app purchases
Linux Journey
No in-app purchases
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