CHMOD Lab vs LineZen Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CHMOD Lab
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Stop guessing Linux file permissions. CHMOD Lab is the ultimate interactive sandbox and calculator for developers, SysAdmins, and students who want to master the command line. Whether you are configuring a web server, debugging a script, or studying for your Linux certification, CHMOD Lab bridges the gap between confusing octal numbers (755) and symbolic notation (rwxr-xr-x). FEATURES: โข Interactive Calculator: Toggle permissions instantly. Tap "Read," "Write," or "Execute" and watch the Octal and Symbolic codes update in real-time. โข Reverse Lookup: Type in a code like "644" and see exactly which permissions are granted. โข Visual Sandbox: See permissions visualized to understand "who" can do "what" before you run the command. โข Cheat Sheet: Built-in reference guides for common permission patterns. Master the command line. Download CHMOD Lab today.
LineZen Reader
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LineZen is a focused reading app for plain text, designed for a clean and immersive experience. Open TXT/plain-text files from the Files app, and continue right where you left off with automatic reading position and progress tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CHMOD Lab at 17.6 against LineZen Reader's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CHMOD Lab | LineZen Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guy Miller | ๅฏ้ณ ็ |
In-app purchases
CHMOD Lab
No in-app purchases
LineZen Reader
No in-app purchases









