# CMD vs SSHive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CMD at none against SSHive's 1. CMD also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SSHive's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SSHive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CMD against 5.0 for SSHive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMD has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of CMD's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSHive's.

CMD ships an update every 10 days, SSHive every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMD | SSHive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#114** |
| Size | 17 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) | [NetMeSafe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885828603) |

## What reviewers say

### CMD

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### SSHive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sshive-ssh-sftp-and-terminal/id6760705487)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive remote access to servers and desktops, supporting SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC, and VPN. Manage files, open terminals, and control remote machines securely from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** SSH terminal access, SFTP file management, RDP and VNC remote desktop, Built-in VPN, Secure credential management, iCloud sync, Face ID/Touch ID protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSHive Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMD free?

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

### Is SSHive free?

SSHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CMD or SSHive?

SSHive is rated higher. CMD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while SSHive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CMD or SSHive have ads?

CMD shows ads; SSHive does not.

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

CMD ships an update every 10 days, and SSHive every 3 weeks. Most recently, CMD was updated on November 5, 2026 and SSHive on November 5, 2026.

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

CMD currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and SSHive at #114. 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.*