# NetLens vs CMD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CMD at none against NetLens's 3. CMD also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). NetLens's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NetLens against 5.0 for CMD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMD has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of NetLens's written reviews are positive against 95% of CMD's.

NetLens ships an update weekly, CMD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetLens | CMD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlens/id6751451801/reviews) | [5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #134 | **#93** |
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [冰冰 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548893444) | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) |

## What reviewers say

### NetLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlens/id6751451801)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Inspect and analyze mobile network traffic in real-time. Understand HTTP/HTTPS requests, measure performance, and detect security vulnerabilities. Offers advanced features for developers to optimize and secure their applications.

**Highlights:** Real-time network traffic monitoring, HTTP/HTTPS request and response analysis, Performance measurement and optimization, Security analysis and vulnerability detection, Copy or Share cURL & Responses, Detailed analysis reports, Customizable request/response filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### CMD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetLens free?

NetLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CMD free?

CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NetLens or CMD?

NetLens and CMD are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 76 ratings respectively.

### Do NetLens or CMD have ads?

CMD shows ads; NetLens does not.

### Which is updated more often, NetLens or CMD?

NetLens ships an update weekly, and CMD every 10 days. Most recently, NetLens was updated on October 9, 2026 and CMD on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NetLens or CMD?

NetLens currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and CMD at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*