# Mobile SSH Terminal vs CMD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMD at 95% against Mobile SSH Terminal's 0%. CMD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Mobile SSH Terminal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile SSH Terminal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

CMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMD has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mobile SSH Terminal's written reviews are positive against 95% of CMD's.

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, CMD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile SSH Terminal | CMD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390/reviews) | **[5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **76** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% 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 | #107 | **#99** |
| Size | 57 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Binaryscript Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851378192) | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile SSH Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-ssh-terminal/id6755022390)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Securely connect to remote Linux and Unix servers from your iOS device. Offers robust security features like military-grade encryption and secure credential storage, along with powerful terminal emulation for managing servers on the go.

**Highlights:** Secure SSH connections with military-grade encryption, Password and SSH key authentication support, Generate and manage SSH keys, Full-featured terminal emulator, Save and manage multiple connection profiles, Session logging and command tracking, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Terminal Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Mobile Terminal Yearly Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |


### CMD

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

**Currently charting:** #99 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 Mobile SSH Terminal free?

Mobile SSH Terminal 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, Mobile SSH Terminal or CMD?

CMD is rated higher. Mobile SSH Terminal averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CMD averages 5.0 from 76 ratings.

### Do Mobile SSH Terminal or CMD have ads?

CMD shows ads; Mobile SSH Terminal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile SSH Terminal or CMD?

Mobile SSH Terminal ships an update weekly, and CMD every 10 days. Most recently, Mobile SSH Terminal was updated on October 2, 2026 and CMD on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mobile SSH Terminal or CMD?

Mobile SSH Terminal currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and CMD at #99. 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.*