Comparison

CMD vs iSSH

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

iSSH

Features
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Your terminal, in your pocket. iSSH is a fully featured SSH client built for developers who do not want to stop when they step away from their desk. Whether you are running Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or managing a remote server, iSSH gives you a clean, responsive terminal experience right from your phone. Seamless SSH connections to any remote machine, optimized keyboard layout for terminal use, support for AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI out of the box, lightweight and fast with no bloat, and completely free with no paywalls or hidden features. Comment below any feature you want to see added, or anything that is not working the way you expect. Every suggestion gets read. No ads. No free tier. No limits. Just a fast, intuitive SSH client that gets out of your way and lets you work. Built for developers who live in the terminal and need to keep moving.

Screenshots

CMD3 screens
iSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iSSH at none against CMD's shown. iSSH also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). CMD's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CMD ships an update every 10 days, iSSH every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
CMD versus iSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMDiSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (76 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB8 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSunandan Sekhar DasAmmar Mahmood

In-app purchases

None

CMD

No in-app purchases

None

iSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMD free?
CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSSH free?
iSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CMD or iSSH have ads?
CMD shows ads; iSSH does not.
Which is updated more often, CMD or iSSH?
CMD ships an update every 10 days, and iSSH every 5 days. Most recently, CMD was updated on October 14, 2026 and iSSH on September 30, 2026.

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