# CMD vs TDLiDAR

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.

Both are free to download. TDLiDAR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

CMD ships an update every 10 days, TDLiDAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMD | TDLiDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdlidar/id6760954732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #106 | **#95** |
| Size | 17 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) | [ari lintzeris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874497643) |

## What reviewers say

### CMD

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

**Currently charting:** #106 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


### TDLiDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdlidar/id6760954732)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TDLidar Pro 3-Day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| TDLidar Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 18, 2026 and TDLiDAR on October 15, 2026.

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

CMD currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and TDLiDAR at #95. 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.*