UltimateShell vs Cmdly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
UltimateShell
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UltimateShell is a modern SSH terminal with AI assistance for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Connect to Linux and Unix servers, run commands, and manage remote systems with a fast native terminal experience. Built for developers, sysadmins, and power users who need reliable remote access on mobile and desktop. Key features: SSH terminal for remote server access AI assistance to help with command creation, troubleshooting, and workflow guidance Saved command snippets for common and repeated tasks Session organization for faster daily operations Native experience across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Use UltimateShell to: Administer cloud servers and VPS instances Execute deployment and maintenance commands Work from iPhone, iPad, or Mac with one consistent workflow Reduce command friction with AI-supported guidance UltimateShell is designed for speed, clarity, and practical day-to-day operations.
Cmdly
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Stop googling the same commands over and over. Cmdly is a fast, no-nonsense cheat sheet for the commands you always forget. Git flags, that one docker command, the kubectl syntax you can never remember โ all in one place, always in your pocket. Tap any command to copy it, then paste it straight into your terminal. Done. START WITH READY-MADE SETS Cmdly comes loaded with hundreds of the most-used commands across git, bash, vim, python, docker, kubectl, npm/node, rails and more. Pick the systems you use and you're ready to go in seconds. MAKE IT YOURS Add your own commands as you go. Create whole new systems for anything โ terraform, psql, your team's custom scripts, whatever you reach for. If you type it in a terminal, it belongs here. FIND IT FAST Search across everything by command, description, or tag. No scrolling, no digging. BULK IMPORT Got commands scattered across notes and gists? Import a CSV and pull them all in at once. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE Your commands sync privately across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your own iCloud. Add something on your laptop, grab it on your phone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No servers. No tracking. Your commands live on your device and sync through your personal iCloud โ nobody else can see them, including us. Cmdly is the reference you'll actually use. Add it once, stop googling forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UltimateShell at 17.0 against Cmdly's 26.2. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | UltimateShell | Cmdly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 26.2 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Clarke | Andrien Ricketts |
In-app purchases
UltimateShell
No in-app purchases
Cmdly
No in-app purchases
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