# CMD vs VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMD at 95% against VPN's 0%. CMD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). VPN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CMD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of CMD's written reviews are positive against 0% of VPN's.

CMD ships an update every 10 days, VPN weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMD | VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-ssh-terminal-dos-ping/id6758272626/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-feichi/id6797383968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #93 | **#59** |
| Size | 17 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunandan Sekhar Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864563323) | [Kevin Feichi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797383970) |

## What reviewers say

### CMD

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

**Currently charting:** #93 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


### VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-feichi/id6797383968)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application offers a secure and private network connection experience with a clean, user-friendly interface. It provides tools for managing your connection status, selecting server nodes, tracking session duration, and enhancing account security. Enjoy a streamlined way to manage your secure connections and account benefits.

**Highlights:** Clear connection status, Server node selection, Session duration tracking, Membership time rewards, Account security tools, Privacy documents

**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 VPN free?

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

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

CMD is rated higher. CMD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while VPN averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CMD or VPN have ads?

CMD shows ads; VPN does not.

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

CMD ships an update every 10 days, and VPN weekly. Most recently, CMD was updated on October 18, 2026 and VPN on October 7, 2026.

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

CMD currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and VPN at #59. 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.*