Get Good vs NetCLI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Get Good
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Get Good: Linux helps you learn Linux by doing. Instead of memorizing commands, you follow a clear progression: learn the core concepts, practice one idea at a time, and apply your knowledge through short, hands-on terminal missions. The app is designed to stay approachable for beginners while still giving you room to grow into more advanced command-line skills. Inside the app, you can: Work through guided lessons on navigation, files, search, and permissions Practice drills to reinforce command usage and syntax Use a terminal-style interface to make commands feel real and concrete Study patterns, examples, and common mistakes Review and create custom flashcards Complete mission-style exercises that apply commands in context Track progress, streaks, mastery, and badges Get Good: Linux is built for focused, structured practice in short sessions. Itβs ideal for beginners starting from scratch, as well as developers and technical learners looking to reinforce fundamentals. Topics include: Navigating directories and finding your location Listing files (including hidden files) Creating files and folders Reading file contents Searching with grep Understanding permissions and numeric modes The approach is simple: start with the smallest correct command, then build toward more advanced usage as needed. If you want a practical, approachable way to build Linux confidence one command at a time, Get Good: Linux is built for that.
NetCLI
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NetCLI is your portable Cisco networking lab. Build custom network topologies from scratch, connect routers and switches, and configure devices in a realistic IOS terminal. Practice subnetting, VLSM, IPv6, quizzes, and guided troubleshooting β all in one interactive app. Learn by doing with hands-on labs, a searchable Cisco command library, and real-time network behavior. NetCLI is built for CCNA students, Network+ learners, aspiring network engineers, and IT professionals who want practical CLI experience without physical hardware. KEY FEATURES β’ Dynamic Custom Labs: Drag and drop routers and switches onto a canvas, connect them with cables, and configure them in real time. NetCLI even automatically detects straight-through vs. crossover cables. β’ Full Terminal Simulator: Experience a realistic Cisco IOS command line with syntax highlighting, do command support, and advanced output filtering (| include). β’ Guided Troubleshooting Labs: Break and fix networks! Solve real-world issues like VLAN mismatches, DHCP failures, ACL misconfigurations, and routing loops using a structured, OSI-based debugging approach. β’ Cisco Command Library: Quickly search through over 200+ core commands, all directly linked to practical lab scenarios. INTERACTIVE TRAINERS & QUIZZES β’ Subnetting Practice: Master IPv4 subnetting at your own pace with four difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard, and the brutal Nightmare mode. β’ VLSM Trainer: Learn Variable Length Subnet Masking step-by-step with guided, intuitive exercises. β’ IPv6 Trainer: Build rock-solid confidence in IPv6 addressing and subnetting. β’ Comprehensive Quizzes: Test your knowledge on everything from basic networking concepts and cabling to advanced Cisco IOS configurations. BRINGING THEORY TO LIFE NetCLI bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world execution. Instead of just memorizing commands for an exam, you get to experiment safely, troubleshoot active configurations, and instantly see how a network responds to your inputβall from a single, responsive app. Download NetCLI and start building real networking skills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NetCLI at Free against Get Good's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
NetCLI is free to download; Get Good costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Get Good | NetCLI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Sullivan | Christian Garmann Schjelderup |
In-app purchases
Get Good
No in-app purchases
NetCLI
No in-app purchases





