Comparison

DR vs CommandNest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DR

Features
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DR-Terminal turns your iPhone and iPad into a full terminal for every host: SSH, Telnet, SFTP and SCP, a dual-pane file manager, SSH key tools and hardware security keys — servers, routers, switches, embedded boards and Raspberry Pi in a single app. The same app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. KEY FEATURES: Terminal • Own terminal engine: true color, Unicode and full-screen TUI apps — htop, vim, tmux and mc render as they should • DevOps Keyboard — split terminal keyboard with arrows, modifiers, shortcuts and snippet tiles, adjustable size and opacity • Output highlighting — colorize logs and command output with custom rules • Multiple concurrent sessions with keep-alive in the background • Command history and autocomplete Connections • SSH with password, key, keyboard-interactive and hardware security key authentication • Post-quantum key exchange (sntrup761x25519, mlkem768x25519) • Jump Host (ProxyJump) for multi-hop connections • Quick Connect without saving credentials; connection groups • Automatic server discovery on your local network (Bonjour/mDNS) • Classic Telnet client for network gear and embedded systems Files — SFTP, SCP and the Commander • SCP for hosts without SFTP: OpenWrt, Dropbear and BusyBox routers — Auto picks the transport per host, or pin SFTP or SCP per connection • Dual-pane Commander: local and remote panels side by side; copy, move and delete between any two locations with one tap — server to server too • Open ZIP, TAR and ISO archives in place, even on remote servers, without downloading • Built-in viewer for text, Markdown, images and PDF; copy an image straight to the clipboard • Bookmarks and a default directory per connection • File sharing — send files from other apps straight to a server, over SFTP or SCP Snippets • Parameterized command snippets with typed fields and a live command preview • Built-in catalog of 120+ DevOps commands: packages, services, Docker, network, storage and ZFS • System-aware variants — the detected host OS picks the right tool (apt, dnf, pacman, zypper, brew, pkg, apk) Host Insight • Detected OS, CPU and hardware plus live load, memory, swap and disk gauges in the session sidebar Keys and Security • SSH key generation (Ed25519, ECDSA, RSA) — also directly on a YubiKey over NFC or USB-C • SSH key converter — OpenSSH, PEM, PuTTY PPK, PKCS#1/PKCS#8, DER • FIDO2/YubiKey security keys (Ed25519-SK, ECDSA-SK) over NFC and USB-C • One-tap migration from password to key-based authentication • Host key verification with fingerprint display and trusted hosts management • Encrypted credential storage (iOS Keychain) — no credentials in plaintext • Encrypted configuration backup and restore Customization • Dark, Light, and System theme; 435 terminal color themes; per-connection theme and font size • Built-in documentation in 33 languages PRO (In-App Purchase): • Removes the ads and the welcome screen at launch — every feature above is free, with no connection limits Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CommandNest

Features
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CommandNest is a local first RCON manager for game server admins who want simple and secure control from their device. Connect to your RCON enabled servers, run commands, save commonly used actions, and manage your server workflow without accounts, cloud sync, or hosted services. Your server details and credentials stay on your device. CommandNest helps you move faster with saved macros, automations, and widgets for quick access to common tasks and server actions. Features Add and manage RCON server profiles Run server commands from a clean console Save command macros for repeated actions Create automations for common server workflows Use widgets for quick access to key server actions View recent command history Protect sensitive access with local device security Keep your data local with no required account or cloud sync CommandNest is designed for admins who want a private and straightforward way to manage game servers without unnecessary complexity. Privacy Policy: https://steinmetzlabs.com/apps/commandnest/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://steinmetzlabs.com/apps/commandnest/terms.html

Screenshots

DR4 screens
CommandNest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DR at 16.0 against CommandNest's 18.6. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CommandNest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DR versus CommandNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRCommandNest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDR-Online Sp. z o.o.John Steinmetz

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DR

Subscriptions5
  • DR Terminal PRO — 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • DR Terminal PRO — 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • DR Terminal PRO — 3 Months$4.993 Months
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  • DR Terminal PRO — 6 Months$7.996 Months
  • DR Terminal PRO — 1 Year$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • DR Terminal PRO — Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

CommandNest

Subscriptions1
  • CommandNest Pro - Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • CommandNest Pro - Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is DR free?
DR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CommandNest free?
CommandNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DR or CommandNest have ads?
Neither DR nor CommandNest shows ads.

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