CMD vs Pingta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Pingta
This app provides a comprehensive suite of network diagnostic tools for iOS devices. It helps users quickly identify and understand network issues with one-tap checks and advanced utilities like ping monitoring, traceroute, and speed tests.
- One-tap network diagnosis
- Ping monitoring
- Visual traceroute
- Speed test
- DNS lookup
- Advanced utilities
- LAN tools
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Pingta is an all-in-one network toolkit for iPhone that helps you answer one question quickly: where is the network problem? From home Wi-Fi to office and mobile networks, Pingta gives you clear diagnostics with practical tools. Start with one-tap checks from the dashboard, then go deeper with specialized tools in the toolbox. Key features: • One-tap Network Diagnosis: Check local connection, gateway response, DNS resolution, and internet reachability. • Ping Monitoring: Track latency and packet loss over time. • Visual Traceroute: Inspect hop-by-hop network paths to your destination. • Speed Test: Measure download, upload, and response time. • DNS Lookup: Query common record types for troubleshooting. • Advanced Utilities: Whois, port scan, HTTP request tools, and more. • LAN Tools: Discover local devices and use Wake-on-LAN. Who it is for: • Users who want quick answers when the internet feels slow or unstable • IT support and operators diagnosing home or office network issues • Developers and advanced users who need deeper network visibility Pingta is continuously improving to make network diagnostics faster, clearer, and more actionable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pingta at none against CMD's shown. Pingta also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CMD's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
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 Pingta. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMD has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CMD ships an update every 10 days, Pingta every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CMD | Pingta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (76 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunandan Sekhar Das | HeapStack LLC |
Customer experience
CMD
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In-app purchases
CMD
No in-app purchases
Pingta
No in-app purchases









