Learn Security vs Linux Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Security
Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and how to protect yourself from online threats. This app offers easy-to-understand explanations and interactive demonstrations of common cyber attacks and their countermeasures.
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Interactive attack demonstrations
- Countermeasure demonstrations
- OWASP Top 10 coverage
- User-friendly explanations
- Step-by-step instructions
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Introducing Learn Security - the essential app for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of cyber security risks. Whether you're an experienced tech user or just getting started, this app will teach you the fundamentals of cyber security and show you how to protect yourself from online threats. With easy-to-understand explanations and interactive demonstrations of cyber attacks, Learn Security covers some of the most common vulnerabilities listed in the Open Web Application Security Project Top 10 list. From session attacks, SQL injections or cryptographic failures to cross-site request forgery and cross-site scripting, you'll learn how these attacks work and how to prevent them. For each vulnerability, the app provides an interactive attack demonstration and three countermeasure demonstrations, giving users a comprehensive understanding of the risks and how to mitigate them. Learn Security is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, with clear explanations and step-by-step instructions that anyone can follow. Whether you're a business owner looking to protect your company's data or a student interested in a career in cyber security, Learn Security is what you need to get started. So why wait? Download Learn Security today and take the first step towards a safer, more secure digital world.
Linux Simulator
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A simulated Linux terminal in your pocket, wrapped in a lovingly built classic beige computer. Type real commands, get real output, and learn the command line properly: no account, no subscription, no internet required. THE SIMULATOR The heart of the app is a simulated shell running entirely on your device. It has a full virtual filesystem (/etc, /var/log, your own home directory), proper pipes and redirection, environment variables, tab completion, and command history. Over 40 real commands work the way they do on a real machine: ls, cd, cat, grep, find, sort, head, tail, wc, cut, tr, cp, mv, rm, mkdir, chmod-style permissions in listings, man pages for every command, and a working nano editor that saves back to the filesystem. Pipe grep through wc. Redirect echo into a file and cat it back. Break things, then type reset. It is completely safe: rm -rf / is a learning experience here, not a disaster. GUIDED LESSONS IN THE TERMINAL Five hands-on lessons run inside the real terminal, watching what you type and nudging you at each step, from your first pwd to pipes and redirection. Mistype a command and the simulator tells you what it thinks you meant. Commands we do not simulate, like sudo and apt, point you to the chapter that explains them. A COMPLETE COURSE 63 topics across four domains: the command line, system administration, programming tools, and modern Linux (containers, cloud, systemd). Each topic has an animated walkthrough you can replay, adaptive practice questions, and typing challenges where you enter real commands on a keyboard built for Linux (with a dedicated symbol row for | > ~ $ and friends). LEARNING THAT ADAPTS 630 practice questions tune themselves to your level: start easy, advance as you improve. Questions you miss come back at growing intervals using spaced repetition, so they stick. A recommended path guides you topic by topic, but nothing is ever locked: this is your machine. MAKE IT A HABIT Daily goals, streaks, XP, levels from Newbie to Root, and achievements to collect. A progress dashboard on a little phosphor status display shows exactly where you stand. PAY ONCE, OWN EVERYTHING No subscription. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account. No data collected. Every topic, question, challenge, and lesson is included offline. From the maker of textbookoflinux.com. Try the simulator for free in your browser, then take the full machine with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Learn Security at Free against Linux Simulator's $9.99. Learn Security also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Learn Security is free to download; Linux Simulator costs $9.99 up front. Linux Simulator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Learn Security asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Learn Security | Linux Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AFONSO PAZ DIAS NOGUEIRA DE SOUSA | Christopher Paton |
In-app purchases
Learn Security
No in-app purchases
Linux Simulator
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual subscription$19.991 Year
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