Comparison

Termiux vs CmdDeck

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

Head to head
About

Termiux

This app provides a full Linux terminal emulator on iOS, allowing native command-line operations without remote connections. It features a virtual keyboard, AI command generation, and customizable themes for system administration practice, script development, and more.

Highlights
  • Full terminal emulator with bash/zsh
  • Native command execution
  • Virtual keyboard with keybind support
  • AI command generator
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Local shell environment
Features
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Termiux – Linux Emulator & SSH, SFTP on iPHone A powerful and easy-to-use SSH, SFTP & terminal application designed for iPhone. Start working immediately with a built-in terminal experience, or securely connect to your own remote servers whenever needed. BUILT-IN TERMINAL Access a ready-to-use terminal directly from the app. Run command-line operations, navigate directories, test commands, work with scripts, and perform common terminal tasks without needing to connect to another device or server first. EXTENDED KEYBOARD Work faster with an extended keyboard designed specifically for command-line use. Quickly access commonly used keys such as: • Ctrl
 • Alt
 • Tab
 • Esc
 • Arrow keys
 • Function keys
 • Common terminal shortcuts The keyboard is optimized to make terminal interaction more comfortable on a touchscreen. TOUCH-FRIENDLY TERMINAL Interact with terminal sessions naturally using intuitive touch controls. Scroll through output, navigate sessions, select content, and work with commands through an interface designed for mobile devices. CUSTOMIZE YOUR TERMINAL Personalize your terminal to match your preferred working style. Choose from: • Multiple terminal themes
 • Different fonts • Adjustable font sizes
 • Custom backgrounds
 • Appearance preferences • Terminal display settings Create a workspace that feels comfortable for both quick commands and longer sessions. FAST & SECURE SSH CONNECTIONS Connect to your own remote servers through SSH quickly and securely. Create and manage server profiles for faster access while keeping connection information securely stored on your device. Important server and connection details are displayed clearly, making it easy to identify, manage, and reconnect to your hosts. SFTP FILE BROWSER Browse files and folders on your remote servers using the integrated SFTP file browser. You can: • Browse remote directories
 • View files
 • Navigate folders
 • Access server content • Manage files alongside terminal sessions Terminal access and remote file browsing are available together in one convenient application. CLEAR & INTUITIVE INTERFACE The interface is designed to provide powerful terminal functionality while remaining simple and easy to understand. Connection information, server details, terminal sessions, files, and important status information are presented clearly for quick access. BUILT FOR MOBILE WORKFLOWS Useful for: • Command-line operations • SSH server access
 • Server administration
 • Script development and testing
 • Git workflows
 • File system navigation
 • Remote file access through SFTP • Network diagnostics • Development and server management Whether you want to use the built-in terminal or securely access your own remote infrastructure, Terminal for iPhone provides a practical command-line workspace directly on your device. Terms of Use:
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About

CmdDeck

Features
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The fastest way to get from a symptom to the command that fixes it. Type "cannot connect to the network" into the search box. A diagnostic flow opens with ping, ipconfig, nslookup and tracert laid out in the order you actually run them. You don't need to remember the command name. ■ New in 2.0: 1,510 commands, 120 flows A big expansion focused on Windows, PowerShell and Linux (RHEL and Ubuntu). Command explanations and troubleshooting flows are now available in 9 languages. ■ Fully offline Every command lives on your device. Server rooms with no signal, air-gapped networks, a customer site with the Wi-Fi down. The moments you most need to look up networking are the moments the network is broken. Nothing is transmitted, ever. ■ 120 troubleshooting flows "PC is slow." "Mail not arriving." "Port already in use." "Clock drift." Enter the symptom and get an ordered set of steps, each with the command to run at that step. Less time guessing where the fault is. ■ Search that forgives Type "ipconfog" and it suggests ipconfig. Search by alias, not just by name. Plain sentences like "how to check disk space" bring up the matching flow and commands. Filter chips narrow results to Linux, Windows, Cisco and the rest in one tap. ■ Spotlight Swipe down on your home screen, type "netstat", jump straight to the entry without opening the app. ■ What's inside · 1,510 commands across 15 platforms (878 free, 632 Premium) Linux 398, PowerShell 263, Windows 157, Active Directory 97, Microsoft 365 78, Kubernetes 63, macOS 58, Git 58, Cloud 58, Cisco 53, SQL 50, Docker 49, FortiGate 46, Virtualization 42, Yamaha 40 · 120 troubleshooting flows (2 free) · Syntax and worked examples for every command · Destructive commands clearly flagged · The date the data was last verified, shown in Settings · Optimized for both the inner and outer displays of iPhone Duo. ■ Free · Syntax, explanations and examples for 878 commands · Premium commands still appear in search, with their name and summary · 2 troubleshooting flows and up to 10 favorites ■ Premium (one-time purchase) · Syntax, explanations and examples for 632 more commands · All 120 troubleshooting flows · Unlimited favorites, iCloud sync, personal notes on any command, export Not a subscription. Buy once, that's it. If you already bought Premium, everything added in 2.0 is yours too. ■ Privacy No account. No ads. No tracking. The developer receives none of your data. The app is offline, so there is nothing to send. ■ Languages Interface, command explanations and troubleshooting flows: English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean. ■ Please note Content is reference material. Run commands at your own discretion and risk, ideally in a test environment and after taking backups. Built by an in-house IT engineer who wanted this on his own phone. Feedback is welcome from inside the app.

Screenshots

Termiux4 screens
CmdDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Termiux at weekly against CmdDeck's monthly. Termiux also leads on chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. Termiux sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and CmdDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Termiux ships an update weekly, CmdDeck monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Termiux versus CmdDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTermiuxCmdDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYYoshihiko Ishikawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Termiux

Subscriptions1
  • Termiux Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Termiux Pro Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

CmdDeck

One-time1
  • CmdDeck Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Termiux free?
Termiux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CmdDeck free?
CmdDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Termiux or CmdDeck have ads?
Neither Termiux nor CmdDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Termiux or CmdDeck?
Termiux ships an update weekly, and CmdDeck monthly. Most recently, Termiux was updated on November 5, 2026 and CmdDeck on October 31, 2026.

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