# iLinux vs DroidShell

The clearest difference is price: iLinux at $1.19 against DroidShell's $8.99. iLinux also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). DroidShell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

iLinux costs $1.19 and DroidShell $8.99 up front. iLinux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DroidShell asks for nothing beyond the download.

iLinux ships an update every 5 days, DroidShell daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLinux | DroidShell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.19** | $8.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #63 | **#22** |
| Size | 72 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [天从 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/914453386) | [Jan Sallads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092355347) |

## What reviewers say

### iLinux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilinux-linux-command-manual/id6766474402)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

A comprehensive offline reference for Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell commands. It offers detailed syntax, examples, and cross-platform equivalents, along with a daily quiz to reinforce learning. Customize your experience with themes and widgets.

**Highlights:** Extensive command library (1650+ entries), Cross-platform command equivalents, Integrated daily quiz and progress tracking, Offline access, no ads or tracking, Customizable themes and widgets, URL Scheme and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reward developers | $0.99 | one-time |


### DroidShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droidshell/id6770150116)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #161 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLinux free?

iLinux costs $1.19, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is DroidShell free?

DroidShell costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iLinux or DroidShell have ads?

Neither iLinux nor DroidShell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLinux or DroidShell?

iLinux ships an update every 5 days, and DroidShell daily. Most recently, iLinux was updated on September 24, 2026 and DroidShell on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iLinux or DroidShell?

iLinux currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and DroidShell at #22. 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.*