Comparison

CmdDeck vs SFTP Access

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

Head to head
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. β–  New in 2.0: 1,510 commands, 120 flows A big expansion focused on Windows, PowerShell and Linux (RHEL and Ubuntu). Command explanations and troubleshooting flows are now available in 9 languages. β–  Fully offline Every command lives 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. β–  120 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. β–  Search that forgives Type "ipconfog" and it suggests ipconfig. Search by alias, not just by name. Plain sentences like "how to check disk space" bring up the matching flow and commands. Filter chips narrow results to Linux, Windows, Cisco and the rest in one tap. β–  Spotlight Swipe down on your home screen, type "netstat", jump straight to the entry without opening the app. β–  What's inside Β· 1,510 commands across 15 platforms (878 free, 632 Premium) Linux 398, PowerShell 263, Windows 157, Active Directory 97, Microsoft 365 78, Kubernetes 63, macOS 58, Git 58, Cloud 58, Cisco 53, SQL 50, Docker 49, FortiGate 46, Virtualization 42, Yamaha 40 Β· 120 troubleshooting flows (2 free) Β· Syntax and worked examples for every command Β· Destructive commands clearly flagged Β· The date the data was last verified, shown in Settings Β· Optimized for both the inner and outer displays of iPhone Duo. β–  Free Β· Syntax, explanations and examples for 878 commands Β· Premium commands still appear in search, with their name and summary Β· 2 troubleshooting flows and up to 10 favorites β–  Premium (one-time purchase) Β· Syntax, explanations and examples for 632 more commands Β· All 120 troubleshooting flows Β· Unlimited favorites, iCloud sync, personal notes on any command, export Not a subscription. Buy once, that's it. If you already bought Premium, everything added in 2.0 is yours too. β–  Privacy No account. No ads. No tracking. The developer receives none of your data. The app is offline, so there is nothing to send. β–  Languages Interface, command explanations and troubleshooting flows: English, Japanese, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean. β–  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.

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SFTP Access

Features
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Manage your remote servers, websites, and infrastructure right from your pocket with SFTP Access, the lightning-fast, premium SSH and SFTP client designed for security and ease of use. Whether you are a system administrator, web developer, or IT professional, SFTP Access provides a beautiful, intuitive interface to monitor system resources, execute terminal commands, and manage your filesβ€”all secured by industry-standard encryption. Powerful Server Management System Dashboard: Instantly view real-time server health, including OS details, uptime, CPU load, RAM usage, and root disk space. Full SSH Terminal: Execute commands flawlessly with a built-in, responsive terminal emulator. Advanced File Browser: Navigate your remote directories, manage configurations, and oversee your file system with ease. Quick Connect: Paste your standard SSH connection strings to instantly parse host, port, and user details. Multi-Server Profiles: Save and organize multiple connection profiles for one-tap access to your entire infrastructure. Uncompromising Security Private Key Authentication: Connect securely using passwords or your own private keys (.pem, id_rsa), including passphrase support. 100% Local Storage: Your credentials, passphrases, and server IP addresses are heavily encrypted and stored safely on your local device. We never transmit or store your server data externally. Biometric App Lock: Secure the app itself with Fingerprint or Face ID authentication, ensuring no one can access your servers even if your phone is unlocked. One-Tap Disconnect: Terminate your active SSH sessions cleanly and instantly. Premium User Experience Dark & Light Modes: Seamlessly switch between a sleek dark theme and a clean light theme to match your environment. Dynamic UI: Enjoy a modern, responsive interface with smooth animations and intuitive navigation. Customizable Settings: Tailor your notifications, appearance, and security preferences directly within the app. Take control of your infrastructure with absolute confidence. Download SFTP Access today and put the power of the command line in the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

CmdDeck4 screens
SFTP Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SFTP Access at none against CmdDeck's 1. SFTP Access also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). CmdDeck's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. CmdDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SFTP Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
CmdDeck versus SFTP Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCmdDeckSFTP Access
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYoshihiko IshikawaAlka Rose Benny

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CmdDeck

One-time1
  • CmdDeck Premium$9.99
None

SFTP Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CmdDeck free?
CmdDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SFTP Access free?
SFTP Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CmdDeck or SFTP Access have ads?
SFTP Access shows ads; CmdDeck does not.

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