# Pocket CLI vs CMD Line

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket CLI at 69% against CMD Line's 16%. Pocket CLI also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). CMD Line's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $74.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pocket CLI costs $74.99 and CMD Line $1.99 up front. CMD Line sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket CLI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket CLI holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pocket CLI's written reviews are positive against 16% of CMD Line's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket CLI | CMD Line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $74.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cli/id956405354/reviews)** | [1.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-line-ms-dos-cmd-shell-ssh-windows-terminal-console-server-auditor/id1065037489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marvin Arriola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678593082) | [Raj Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037581682) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket CLI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cli/id956405354)

This app simulates Cisco IOS for network configuration and troubleshooting practice. Design and build interactive network topologies, follow along with labs, or tackle troubleshooting challenges. Practice CCNA skills anywhere, anytime, without expensive hardware.

**Highlights:** Cisco IOS simulation, Interactive network topology design, CCNA lab practice, Troubleshooting challenges, iBGP & eBGP support, Subnet calculator and practice

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CMD Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-line-ms-dos-cmd-shell-ssh-windows-terminal-console-server-auditor/id1065037489)

Learn Windows command line interfaces with this comprehensive guide. Access man pages, tutorials, and tips for various command prompt functions, ideal for both beginners and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Learn Windows CMD command line, Searchable man pages, Tutorials for server connection and file transfer, Tips for beginners and veterans, Universal iOS app

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket CLI free?

Pocket CLI costs $74.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CMD Line free?

CMD Line costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket CLI or CMD Line?

Pocket CLI is rated higher. Pocket CLI averages 3.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while CMD Line averages 1.6 from 22 ratings.

### Do Pocket CLI or CMD Line have ads?

Neither Pocket CLI nor CMD Line shows ads.

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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.*