Cannoli Shell vs My Tech Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cannoli Shell
A command reference and workflow tool for IT professionals. Quickly find and save commands for Cisco, Linux, Windows, cloud, and more. Build custom cheat sheets and access helpful network tables.
- IT command libraries
- Cisco command references
- Linux, Windows, cloud, container references
- Save favorite commands
- PDF export for cheat sheets
- Network quick tables
- Global variable sync
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Cannoli Shell: IT Pro Tools is a fast command reference and workflow companion for IT professionals, network admins, sysadmins, and homelab builders. Browse practical command libraries for Cisco, Linux, Windows, PowerShell, AWS CLI, Docker, Kubernetes, and more. Search commands quickly, copy what you need, save favorites, and build a personal cheat sheet for repeat tasks. Core features: • IT command libraries for common admin workflows • Cisco command references including IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, and SMB • Linux, Windows, PowerShell, cloud, container, and security references • Favorites for saving frequently used commands • PDF export for custom cheat sheets • Common ports reference • CIDR/subnet quick tables • Global variable sync for IPs, VLANs, and masks • Optional Cannoli Pro upgrade for premium libraries and advanced tools Cannoli Shell is designed for quick lookup during real work: troubleshooting, configuration, documentation, learning, and daily administration.
My Tech Buddy
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My Tech Buddy is your personal technology guide, designed to make tech simple for everyone. Not sure what that device is? Point your camera at it and get an instant identification with a plain-language explanation of what it does and how to use it. Have a tech question but don't know where to start? Just ask — My Tech Buddy answers in clear, jargon-free language so you actually understand the answer. Features: • Identify — Snap a photo of any device and get an instant explanation • Ask — Get answers to your tech questions in simple, friendly language • Diagnose — Troubleshoot common tech problems step by step • Connect — Get help connecting devices and setting things up • Library — Save and revisit everything you've identified Whether you're helping a family member set up a new gadget or figuring out a device you've never seen before, My Tech Buddy is the patient, knowledgeable friend who's always ready to help. Technology, gently explained.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Tech Buddy at none against Cannoli Shell's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cannoli Shell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Tech Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cannoli Shell | My Tech Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony Rubino | Oliver Williams |
In-app purchases
Cannoli Shell
- Cannoli Pro Lifetime$4.99
My Tech Buddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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