# CMD vs Kali Strike

The clearest difference is price: CMD at Free against Kali Strike's $3.99. CMD also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 50%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Kali Strike's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

CMD is free to download; Kali Strike costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of CMD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Kali Strike's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMD | Kali Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kali-strike/id6762069031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | #178 |
| Size | 17 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) | [DYLAN JOHNS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888824379) |

## What reviewers say

### CMD

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### Kali Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kali-strike/id6762069031)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A mobile reference for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers. It provides essential tools and information for penetration testing, certification preparation, and learning hacking techniques. Designed for on-the-go access, it consolidates necessary resources into a single application.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive reference tool, For penetration testers, For ethical hackers, Cybersecurity professional resource, Certification preparation aid, Learning hacking techniques

**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 Kali Strike free?

Kali Strike costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CMD or Kali Strike?

CMD is rated higher. CMD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Kali Strike averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do CMD or Kali Strike have ads?

CMD shows ads; Kali Strike does not.

### Which is more popular, CMD or Kali Strike?

CMD currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Kali Strike at #178. 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.*