Comparison

devtools vs CMD

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

Head to head
About

devtools

This app provides desktop-style debugging for mobile web development. Capture console logs, network requests, and JavaScript execution directly on your device. Review and analyze web activity securely offline.

Highlights
  • Capture console logs and errors
  • Inspect network calls (fetch/XHR)
  • Run JavaScript
  • Secure offline log storage
  • Companion app for interaction
Features
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browser devtools brings desktop-style debugging to mobile. Invoke the extension popup on any page to capture console logs, errors, and network calls, then review everything in the host app. Run JavaScript, inspect fetch/XHR requests with headers and bodies, and monitor runtime errors and unhandled rejections. Logs are organized by tab and stored securely offline on your device. Alongside the browser extension it also has a companion app to allow easily interacting with the web app and quickly switching to see logs.

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

devtools4 screens
CMD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: devtools at none against CMD's shown. devtools also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CMD's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 1) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for devtools 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 devtools's written reviews are positive against 95% of CMD's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
devtools versus CMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdevtoolsCMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (76 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.6% of reviews
Number of ratings176 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephan CilliersSunandan Sekhar Das

Customer experience

devtools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

devtools

No in-app purchases

None

CMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is devtools free?
devtools 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, devtools or CMD?
devtools and CMD are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 76 ratings respectively.
Do devtools or CMD have ads?
CMD shows ads; devtools does not.

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