MakerPass vs ForgeCmds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MakerPass
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MakerPass controls power to devices at your MakerSpace! Get trainings to unlock new machines at your Space and expand your abilities! MakerPass is self-hosted, check out our website to learn more about hosting your own MakerSpace.
ForgeCmds
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ForgeCmds: Command Reference is a fast, offline guide for developers, sysadmins, and power users working across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Find the syntax you need without searching the web. ForgeCmds keeps commands organized by task, explained in plain language, and ready to copy from your iPhone. WHATβS INSIDE β’ 12 categories covering the essentials: Users & Groups, Network, Files & Permissions, Processes & Services, Disk & Storage, Package Management, System Information, Firewall & Security, Environment Variables, Scheduled Tasks, File Compression, and System Logs β’ 60+ commands with syntax, practical examples, and explanations of what each command does β’ Switch between macOS, Windows, and Linux to find the command for your platform β’ Clear warnings for destructive operations, such as formatting drives or deleting logs, and indicators for commands that require elevated privileges BUILT FOR SPEED β’ Search across commands and platforms β’ Save frequently used commands to Favorites β’ Return to recently viewed commands in your Recent history β’ Copy commands with one tap or share them through Messages, Notes, or Mail β’ Discover a command with the Command of the Day Home Screen widget MADE TO FIT YOU β’ Light, Dark, or System appearance β’ Fully localized in English, Spanish, and German β’ All command reference content available offline β’ No account, no tracking, and no data collection ForgeCmds is a reference tool. It does not execute commands or connect to your computers. Review each command and adapt example values to your environment before using it in your terminal. Part of the ForgeNetzwork family of apps for developers and network professionals. Whether youβre setting up a new machine, managing a firewall, or checking a command you rarely use, ForgeCmds keeps the reference close at hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ForgeCmds at every 3 days against MakerPass's every 2 months. MakerPass's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MakerPass ships an update every 2 months, ForgeCmds every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MakerPass | ForgeCmds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bennett Hermanoff | luis reynaldo cedeno manzanilla |
In-app purchases
MakerPass
No in-app purchases
ForgeCmds
No in-app purchases









