Comparison

CMD vs TDLiDAR

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

TDLiDAR

Transform your iPhone into a live depth-sensing camera and a multi-sensor streaming hub. Wirelessly send LiDAR depth, body tracking, audio, and more to TouchDesigner, OBS, or other NDI-aware tools without cables or capture cards.

Highlights
  • Live depth-sensing camera streaming
  • Multi-sensor data hub (body, hand, audio, motion)
  • NDI streaming for TouchDesigner, OBS, Resolume
  • Wireless connectivity, no capture card needed
  • Point cloud streaming and 3D photo capture (Pro)
  • Real-time sensor data to OSC namespaces
Features
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TDLidar turns your iPhone into a live depth camera and 40-sensor streaming hub for TouchDesigner, OBS, Resolume and any NDI-aware tool — no capture card or tether. Tap Start NDI and it appears as a 1080p/60fps source on the network. DEPTH MODES • NDI Depth — front TrueDepth or rear LiDAR, live, with 15 colormaps, depth clipping and HD upscale. • LiDAR + Monocular (Pro) — real LiDAR sharpened by a neural network, in metres on a fixed range that never breathes. • ARKit Point Cloud (Beta · Pro) — scan people as live point-cloud silhouettes, or switch to All Surfaces and capture a whole room. Trail, echo, sculpt and gravity FX, colour by height, orientation, confidence or object type, and stream it all to TouchDesigner. • Monocular Depth (Pro) — neural depth from any RGB camera, no LiDAR needed; three model tiers at 60 fps. • Point Cloud (Pro) — live motion FX, Person Only isolation, and bit-exact XYZ+RGB into TouchDesigner POP geometry over Wi-Fi or USB. • Mesh Cloud (Pro) — scan a room into a walkable point cloud; export PLY. CONTROL & SENSORS • Show Control (free) — drive everything remotely over OSC and MIDI: 140+ parameters, mode switching, Look Presets, show blackout. • Sensors mode — ~40 on-device sensors (ARKit body/face/hands, motion, audio FFT, speech, AirPods, Watch heart rate) streamed as OSC. • Cue Deck & Align (Pro) — an OSC trigger-pad grid and a projector-warp rough-in. Everything runs on-device. No accounts, no telemetry, no analytics — data stays on your phone or LAN. REQUIREMENTS iPhone with TrueDepth or LiDAR (LiDAR modes need the scanner). iOS 18.6+. An NDI receiver on the same network. TDLidar Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase, or try everything with a 3-day pass. No subscriptions.

Screenshots

CMD3 screens
TDLiDAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CMD at 5.0 against TDLiDAR's 4.3. CMD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (76 vs 11). TDLiDAR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, chart position 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. TDLiDAR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMD has 76 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of CMD's written reviews are positive against 85% of TDLiDAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CMD ships an update every 10 days, TDLiDAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CMD versus TDLiDAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMDTDLiDAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (76 ratings) — better4.3 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews — better84.6% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#115#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunandan Sekhar Dasari lintzeris

Customer experience

CMD

All ratings76 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%

TDLiDAR

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

CMD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TDLiDAR

One-time2
  • TDLidar Pro 3-Day Pass$2.99
  • TDLidar Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is CMD free?
CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TDLiDAR free?
TDLiDAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CMD or TDLiDAR?
CMD is rated higher. CMD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while TDLiDAR averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do CMD or TDLiDAR have ads?
CMD shows ads; TDLiDAR does not.
Which is updated more often, CMD or TDLiDAR?
CMD ships an update every 10 days, and TDLiDAR weekly. Most recently, CMD was updated on October 14, 2026 and TDLiDAR on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, CMD or TDLiDAR?
CMD currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and TDLiDAR at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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