# CMD vs NFC Reader & Writer

The clearest difference is ads: NFC Reader & Writer at none against CMD's shown. NFC Reader & Writer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CMD's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CMD against 5.0 for NFC Reader & Writer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMD has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CMD ships an update every 10 days, NFC Reader & Writer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMD | NFC Reader & Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-nfc-tool/id6760646021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #103 | **#78** |
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) |

## What reviewers say

### CMD

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

**Currently charting:** #103 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


### NFC Reader & Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer-nfc-tool/id6760646021)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application allows you to read, write, and manage NFC tags directly from your iPhone. It provides detailed tag analysis, supports various record types for writing, and keeps a history of all your scans.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tag information, Write NDEF records to tags, Manage tags (erase, lock), Scan history with timestamps, Detailed tag analysis, Support for various NFC standards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMD free?

CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Reader & Writer free?

NFC Reader & Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CMD or NFC Reader & Writer?

CMD and NFC Reader & Writer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 76 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do CMD or NFC Reader & Writer have ads?

CMD shows ads; NFC Reader & Writer does not.

### Which is updated more often, CMD or NFC Reader & Writer?

CMD ships an update every 10 days, and NFC Reader & Writer every 2 days. Most recently, CMD was updated on October 14, 2026 and NFC Reader & Writer on October 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CMD or NFC Reader & Writer?

CMD currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and NFC Reader & Writer at #78. 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.*