Comparison

ShhShell vs CMD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShhShell

A native SSH client for iOS, built with Swift and SwiftUI for a fast, reliable, and responsive terminal experience. It handles all your terminal needs efficiently.

Highlights
  • Fully native SSH client
  • Built with Swift and SwiftUI
  • Fast, reliable, and responsive
  • Handles terminal needs
  • Platform native experience
Features
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ShhShell is a fully native SSH client for iOS. Built with Swift 6 and SwiftUI for a platform native experience. ShhShell is fast, reliable and responsive and can handle all your terminal needs.

About

CMD

This app transforms your mobile device into a professional network diagnostic terminal. It offers essential command-line tools for system administrators, network engineers, and developers to troubleshoot and manage networks on the go.

Highlights
  • Network diagnostic tools (PING, TRACEROUTE, IPCONFIG)
  • SSH client for server management
  • Port scanning and WHOIS lookups
  • LAN device discovery
  • Retro terminal interface
  • Smart input with accessory bar
  • Local diagnostics and privacy focus
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional network diagnostic terminal. CMD: Command Prompt brings the power of the desktop command line to your mobile device, designed specifically for system administrators, network engineers, developers, and tech enthusiasts who need reliable toolsets on the go. PROFESSIONAL NETWORK TOOLS Forgot your laptop? No problem. Diagnosing network issues has never been easier with our suite of essential commands: PING: Check host reachability and latency in real-time. Supports continuous ping (-t) and custom payload sizes logic. TRACEROUTE (TRACERT): Visualize the path your packets take across the internet. Identify bottlenecks and routing loops instantly. IPCONFIG / MYIP: View detailed local network configuration (LAN IP, Subnet) and your public WAN IP address with one tap. PORT SCAN: Audit server security by scanning open TCP ports (80, 443, 22, etc.) on any target. WHOIS: Perform deep lookups on domain names and IP addresses to find registration and ownership data. DNS LOOKUP (NSLOOKUP): Resolve domain names to IP addresses quickly to verify DNS propagation. LAN SCAN: Discover all active devices on your local Wi-Fi network. TERMINAL EXPERIENCE Authentic UI: Retro-style green-on-black terminal interface for that true hacker feel. Smart Input: Accessory bar with Arrow Keys, CTRL+C interrupt, and Tab completion helpers. History: Scroll back through output just like a real console. SSH Explorer Transform your Linux server management with our powerful SSH tool. With full support for secure protocols, the ability to save multiple connection profiles, and direct access to server command history, you can connect to and manage your systems anytime, anywhere. Our intelligent terminal features interactive command support, providing a smooth and fast experience for executing both automated and manual commands, ensuring real-time monitoring of your infrastructure PRIVACY FOCUSED CMD runs all diagnostics locally on your device or via standard internet protocols. We do not track your commands, log your targets, or store your history. Your data is yours. DESIGNED FOR iOS Fast: Built with native Swift for maximum performance. Offline First: Many tools work simply with your local connection. Modern: Supports Light/Dark mode (though Dark Mode is recommended for the true terminal vibe!). Whether you are fixing the office Wi-Fi, debugging a server, or just curious about your network connection, CMD is the only tool you need. Download CMD: Command Prompt today and take control of your network.

Screenshots

ShhShell4 screens
CMD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMD at 95% against ShhShell's 0%. CMD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (76 vs 3). ShhShell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMD has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ShhShell's written reviews are positive against 95% of CMD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShhShell ships an update every 9 days, CMD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ShhShell versus CMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShhShellCMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings376 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#116 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAGESH KUMAR P SHARMASunandan Sekhar Das

Customer experience

ShhShell

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

CMD

All ratings76 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%

In-app purchases

None

ShhShell

No in-app purchases

None

CMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShhShell free?
ShhShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CMD free?
CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShhShell or CMD?
CMD is rated higher. ShhShell averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CMD averages 5.0 from 76 ratings.
Do ShhShell or CMD have ads?
CMD shows ads; ShhShell does not.
Which is updated more often, ShhShell or CMD?
ShhShell ships an update every 9 days, and CMD every 10 days. Most recently, ShhShell was updated on October 7, 2026 and CMD on October 9, 2026.

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