Comparison

Terminal Drill vs SwipeDrill

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

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About

Terminal Drill

Features
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Terminal Drill turns the Linux command line into a habit you actually keep. Pick a path. Run a five-minute drill. Build muscle memory for the commands you actually use โ€” grep, sed, awk, find, ssh, git, jq, systemd, networking, permissions, and more. WHY TERMINAL DRILL - Bite-sized drills you finish in a coffee break - Real commands, real flags, real output - Codex reference you can flip back to anytime - Tracks streaks and progress so the habit sticks - 100% offline โ€” your progress stays on your device PATHS INCLUDED - Filesystem fundamentals - Text processing โ€” grep, sed, awk - Process management - SSH and networking - Git from the terminal - Permissions and users - Shell scripting basics - System monitoring - Package management - More added in free updates ONE-TIME UNLOCK The first three paths are free, forever. Unlock everything โ€” every current path, every future path โ€” with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. No account required. DESIGNED FOR - Developers who want fluency, not just familiarity - New sysadmins building production confidence - Bootcamp grads and CS students filling the terminal gap - Anyone tired of Googling the same flag for the tenth time PRIVACY Terminal Drill stores nothing remotely. No analytics. No accounts. No data leaves your device. Get fluent. Get fast. Get back to building.

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SwipeDrill

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Stop forgetting the commands you looked up yesterday. SwipeDrill: CLI is the fastest way to build real command-line fluency, one swipe at a time. Built from official GNU documentation, every card targets a single concept and drills it until it sticks. No lectures. No videos. Just you, a statement, and a swipe. HOW IT WORKS Each card shows a statement about a Linux command, option, or behavior. Swipe right if it's true. Swipe left if it's false. Get instant feedback and a clear explanation so you understand the why, not just the answer. Two minutes a day. Real retention. WHAT YOU'LL MASTER - Basic Commands: the flags and options you use every day - Filesystem: navigation, permissions, links, and mounts - Processes: jobs, signals, priority, and process management - Users and Groups: ownership, sudo, and user administration - Permissions: chmod, chown, ACLs, and special bits - Package Management: apt, yum, dnf, and package tools - Networking: interfaces, routing, DNS, and diagnostics - Shell Scripting: variables, loops, conditionals, and functions 800+ questions. All sourced from official GNU Coreutils documentation. WHO THIS IS FOR - DevOps engineers who want sharper fundamentals - Sysadmins reviewing for interviews or certifications - Developers tired of Googling the same flags - CS students building a solid Linux foundation - Anyone preparing for Linux+ or RHCSA PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade once. Use forever. - Sequential Mode: work through all questions in order - Bookmarks: save tricky questions and review them later - Detailed Stats: track accuracy, progress, and best scores per category - No Ads: completely ad-free experience STUDY SMARTER - Daily Goal tracker: set a target and hit it every day - Streak counter: build a study habit that sticks - Review Mode: replay only the questions you got wrong - Today's Command: a new featured command every day - Works offline: questions bundled in the app A NOTE ON CONTENT All questions are based on official technical documentation. While we strive for accuracy, content may occasionally contain errors or reflect outdated information. Always verify critical details against the latest official sources. Ready to stop Googling and start knowing? Download SwipeDrill: CLI and swipe your way to fluency.

Screenshots

Terminal Drill4 screens
SwipeDrill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Terminal Drill at none against SwipeDrill's shown. SwipeDrill's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Terminal Drill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SwipeDrill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Terminal Drill versus SwipeDrill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal DrillSwipeDrill
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard Ziolkowskikenji kuroki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Terminal Drill

One-time1
  • Terminal Drill - Full Access$3.99
1 purchases

SwipeDrill

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Terminal Drill free?
Terminal Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwipeDrill free?
SwipeDrill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Terminal Drill or SwipeDrill have ads?
SwipeDrill shows ads; Terminal Drill does not.

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