# Pyroid vs CMD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CMD at none against Pyroid's 3. CMD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (95% vs 78%). Pyroid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, ratings volume, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyroid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

CMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Pyroid's written reviews are positive against 95% of CMD's.

Pyroid ships an update daily, CMD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyroid | CMD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyroid/id6758005480/reviews) | **[5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | #108 |
| Size | 416 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TERMUX LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849572138) | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyroid/id6758005480)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Developer Tools, #121 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A powerful mobile Python code editor for building, editing, and running code on the go. It offers intelligent assistance, real-time syntax checking, and versatile output for learners, developers, and data analysts.

**Highlights:** Multi-tab workflow, Intelligent code assistance, Real-time syntax checking, Quick symbol navigation, Versatile output with libraries, Python code execution

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pydroid 3 Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pydroid 3 Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Payment | $39.99 | one-time |


### CMD

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

**Currently charting:** #108 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 Pyroid free?

Pyroid 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, Pyroid or CMD?

CMD is rated higher. Pyroid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while CMD averages 5.0 from 76 ratings.

### Do Pyroid or CMD have ads?

CMD shows ads; Pyroid does not.

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

Pyroid ships an update daily, and CMD every 10 days. Most recently, Pyroid was updated on September 25, 2026 and CMD on September 22, 2026.

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

Pyroid currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and CMD at #108. 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.*