Comparison

CMD vs SimpleSSM

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

Head to head
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.

About

SimpleSSM

Features
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SimpleSSM puts your AWS EC2 fleet in your pocket. Browse instances, watch metrics, run commands, and open a full terminal on any instance — all over AWS Systems Manager (SSM), with no VPN, no bastion hosts, no SSH keys, and no open inbound ports. Whether you're on call, away from your desk, or just prefer working from an iPad, SimpleSSM gives you real access to your infrastructure — not just a dashboard. A REAL TERMINAL Open a secure shell on any SSM-managed instance, right from your iPhone or iPad. Full terminal emulation with a keyboard toolbar built for shell work. On iPad, keep multiple connections open at once and switch between them from the sidebar. YOUR WHOLE FLEET AT A GLANCE - Browse instances across AWS accounts and regions with profiles - Filter by running, favorites, or recently connected - Instance details: state, health checks, IPs, tags, security groups - Start, stop, and reboot instances with confirmation guards - CloudWatch metrics — CPU, network, disk and more — in a swipeable carousel you can customize RUN COMMANDS WITHOUT CONNECTING Send shell commands to instances via SSM Run Command and read the output in the app. Save your go-to one-liners as snippets so fixing things twice never means typing them twice. BUILT FOR SECURITY - All traffic rides AWS Systems Manager sessions — your instances need no public IPs and no open ports - Supports IAM access keys and AWS IAM Identity Center (SSO) - Credentials are stored in the device Keychain, never on our servers - Lock the app behind Face ID / Touch ID - Sessions are logged in AWS like any other SSM session, so your audit trail stays intact FREE AND PRO The free version is fully functional with one profile, one connection at a time, and one snippet. SimpleSSM Pro Mobile removes every limit on iPhone and iPad. Or step up to SimpleSSM Pro — one upgrade that unlocks everything on iPhone, iPad, AND the SimpleSSM Mac app, including Mac-only features like SSM port-forwarding tunnels and terminal themes. REQUIREMENTS You'll need an AWS account with instances managed by AWS Systems Manager (the SSM agent is preinstalled on most Amazon-provided AMIs) and IAM permissions for Session Manager. Want to try it first? Enter "demo" for both credential fields to explore the app with sample instances — no AWS account needed. SimpleSSM is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its affiliates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CMD3 screens
SimpleSSM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CMD at none against SimpleSSM's 4. CMD also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). SimpleSSM's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. SimpleSSM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CMD ships an update every 10 days, SimpleSSM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
CMD versus SimpleSSM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMDSimpleSSM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunandan Sekhar DasColemaco LLC

In-app purchases

None

CMD

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SimpleSSM

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Mobile Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Mobile Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is CMD free?
CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleSSM free?
SimpleSSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CMD or SimpleSSM have ads?
CMD shows ads; SimpleSSM does not.
Which is updated more often, CMD or SimpleSSM?
CMD ships an update every 10 days, and SimpleSSM every 6 weeks. Most recently, CMD was updated on October 18, 2026 and SimpleSSM on October 14, 2026.

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