Comparison

iLinux vs CmdDeck

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

Head to head
About

iLinux

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
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iLinux is a shell command reference and learning app for developers, operators, and terminal enthusiasts. It covers Linux, Windows CMD Batch, and PowerShell. Fully offline, no ads, no tracking. Carry a complete command handbook in your pocket. Core Features Command Library 1. 1650+ offline entries: 1050+ Linux CLIs, 300 CMD Batch commands, and 300 PowerShell cmdlets. Topics include filesystem, text, processes, networking, containers (docker, kubectl, helm), version control (git, gh), build tools (cargo, go, cmake), and Windows essentials such as dir, robocopy, netsh, winget, Get-ChildItem, and Get-Process. 2. Linux uses 14 categories; CMD and PowerShell each have their own layout for clearer cross-platform study. 3. Every command includes a concise summary and a Markdown article with syntax, flags, examples, and notes. Cross-Platform Equivalents 1. 100+ mapped groups across Linux, CMD, and PowerShell. Jump between ls, dir, and Get-ChildItem from the detail screen in one tap. 2. Learn the Windows counterpart while studying Linux, or the Linux side while on Windows. 3. Favorites can link across platforms so your study stays connected. Shell Platform Switcher 1. Switch among Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell from Commands, Categories, or Daily Quiz without extra tabs. 2. Search and browse stay scoped to the active platform. 3. Show all favorites or only favorites from the current platform in Settings. Fast Lookup 1. A to Z index and category browsing. 2. Global search across names, summaries, and article text. 3. List or grid layouts with adjustable columns on iPhone and iPad. 4. Copy commands and share polished command cards. An equivalents bar jumps to mapped commands on other platforms. Daily Quiz and Learning Progress 1. Daily quiz with option-meaning questions. Generic flags such as -h and --help are filtered out. 2. Quiz sets and scores are tracked separately per shell platform. 3. Reshuffle, streak tracking, and one-tap review from wrong answers back to command detail. 4. Favorites, recents, and a wrong-answer notebook. All progress stays on device. Home Screen Widgets, All Five 1. Daily command with manual shuffle. 2. Category spotlight, quiz glance, favorites glance, and wrong-book glance. 3. Pick the widget command library in Settings: Linux, CMD Batch, or PowerShell. Themes and Appearance 1. Fifteen curated accent presets, including Mountain Mist, Celadon Jade, Moonlit Blue, Misty Violet, Amber Glow, Aloeswood, and Jade Cream. 2. Custom accent color, light or dark mode, and alternate app icons on iPhone and iPad. 3. Widget titles and icons follow your accent color, with optional theme-matched gradient backgrounds. Languages 1. UI and command content in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English. 2. Content language can differ from UI language. All three shell libraries include trilingual summaries and articles. Productivity Shortcuts 1. URL Scheme and Shortcuts support for commands, quiz, and favorites, with an optional platform parameter. 2. Up to four customizable Home Screen quick actions when you long-press the app icon. 3. On iPad with a keyboard, Command+F opens search and Command+1 through 4 switch tabs. Privacy and Offline 1. The full command library works offline. No network required to read and learn. 2. No personal data collection, no ads, no third-party tracking. 3. The App Store public lookup API is used only when you manually check for updates. Whether you are new to Linux, a terminal power user, a developer comparing Windows and Linux commands, or an operator who needs a pocket reference on iPhone and iPad, iLinux is your shell command dictionary on the go. Built to teach and reference commands, not to emulate a terminal. Feedback and App Store ratings are welcome.

About

CmdDeck

Features
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The fastest way to get from a symptom to the command that fixes it. Type "cannot connect to the network" into the search box. A diagnostic flow opens with ping, ipconfig, nslookup and tracert laid out in the order you actually run them. You don't need to remember the command name. ā–  Fully offline All 882 commands live on your device. Server rooms with no signal, air-gapped networks, a customer site with the Wi-Fi down. The moments you most need to look up networking are the moments the network is broken. Nothing is transmitted, ever. ā–  75 troubleshooting flows "PC is slow." "Mail not arriving." "Port already in use." "Clock drift." Enter the symptom and get an ordered set of steps, each with the command to run at that step. Less time guessing where the fault is. ā–  Search that forgives Type "ipconfog" and it suggests ipconfig. Search by alias, not just by name. Filter chips narrow results to Linux, Windows, Cisco and the rest in one tap. ā–  Spotlight Swipe down on your home screen, type "netstat", jump straight to the entry without opening the app. ā–  What's inside Ā· 882 commands across 15 platforms Linux 178, Windows 107, PowerShell 89, Kubernetes 53, macOS 52, Git 52, Cisco 48, Cloud 48, SQL 44, Docker 41, Active Directory 40, Microsoft 365 36, Virtualization 36, FortiGate 31, Yamaha 27 Ā· 75 troubleshooting flows Ā· Worked examples and syntax for every command Ā· Destructive commands clearly flagged ā–  Premium (one-time purchase) Ā· All 75 troubleshooting flows (2 free) Ā· Unlimited favorites (10 free) Ā· iCloud sync Ā· Personal notes on any command Ā· Export Not a subscription. Buy once, that's it. ā–  Privacy No account. No ads. No tracking. The developer receives none of your data. The app is offline, so there is nothing to send. ā–  Languages App interface and symptom search: English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean. Command explanations and flow text: English and Japanese only. ā–  Please note Content is reference material. Run commands at your own discretion and risk, ideally in a test environment and after taking backups. Built by an in-house IT engineer who wanted this on his own phone. Feedback is welcome from inside the app.

Screenshots

iLinux4 screens
CmdDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CmdDeck at Free against iLinux's $1.19. iLinux's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

CmdDeck is free to download; iLinux costs $1.19 up front. iLinux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CmdDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLinux ships an update every 5 days, CmdDeck monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 6 level
iLinux versus CmdDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLinuxCmdDeck
Price$1.19Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer天从 何Yoshihiko Ishikawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iLinux

One-time1
  • Reward developers$0.99
1 purchases

CmdDeck

One-time1
  • CmdDeck Premium$9.99

Questions

Is iLinux free?
iLinux costs $1.19, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is CmdDeck free?
CmdDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iLinux or CmdDeck have ads?
Neither iLinux nor CmdDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLinux or CmdDeck?
iLinux ships an update every 5 days, and CmdDeck monthly. Most recently, iLinux was updated on September 24, 2026 and CmdDeck on September 22, 2026.

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