Comparison

Pocket CLI vs Linux Certification

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

Head to head
About

Pocket CLI

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
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PocketCLI is a Cisco-style CCNA CLI lab simulator that helps you practice router, switch, and network configuration without needing expensive lab hardware. Design, build, and configure your own interactive network topologies in a visual lab environment. Practice real command-line configuration, follow along with labs from books or video courses, and recreate network scenarios to sharpen your troubleshooting skills. Unlike simple CCNA quiz or exam apps, PocketCLI focuses on hands-on configuration practice. Build labs, enter commands, test behavior, and learn by doing. Practice anytime, anywhere — whether you are commuting, on a break, or reviewing before your next study session. PocketCLI: Learn. Practice. Build CCNA skills anywhere. For tips and suggestions, visit www.PocketCLI.com . Features: Router and switch CLI lab simulation Custom network topology builder Hands-on CCNA router and switch configuration practice Mobile-friendly CLI console experience VLAN, routing, switching, and subnetting labs Wireless LAN controller, AP, and WLAN lab support Downloadable troubleshooting challenges Subnet calculator Subnet practice questions Binary skill challenge Bluetooth keyboard support iBGP and eBGP support CME and VoIP phone support Aruba switch device support Please visit our blog for news, tutorials, and updates.

About

Linux Certification

Features
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Linux Cert Exam Prep. - Pro Linux Certification Exam Preparation - Professional Version Linux Certification is required for anyone who's interested in having a carrier in System Administration and Linux Engineering. If you're preparing for Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) or Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), this app is going to help you a lot preparing for your exams. This app covers complete material taught for Linux Certifications. The chapters included in the app are following. ENVIRONMENT 1. Linux Environment - Beginner 2. Linux Environment - Medium 3. Linux Environment - Advanced COMMANDS 4. Linux Commands - Beginner 5. Linux Commands - Medium 6. Linux Commands - Advanced 7. Linux Commands - Expert FILE MANAGEMENT 8. Linux File Management - Beginner 9. Linux File Management - Medium And Advanced FILE TYPES 10. Linux File Types FILE PERMISSIONS 11. Linux File Permissions - Beginner 12. Linux File Permissions - Medium And Advanced 13. Linux File System Overview STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN 14. Linux Startup & Shutdown MANAGEMENT 15. Linux Process Management 16. User Account Management SHELL 17. Linux Shell Programming 18. Linux Shell Environment - Beginner 19. Linux Shell Environment - Medium And Advanced 20. Linux Shell Redirection 21. Shell Special Symbols SEARCH 22. Linux Search Pattern FUNCTIONS AND VARIABLES 23. Linux Shell Functions 24. Linux Shell Variables BASH 25. Bash Arithmetic Expression This app uses the state of art methodology to prepare students for the exam. You start preparing using flashcards, where answers are provided on the back of the flashcards. Then you can bookmark flashcards which you feel difficult and think that you don't know the answer that well. You can access the bookmarked flashcards in a different section so that you don't have to go through the list of questions. You can test your knowledge using in-built quizzes. You can create your own quizzes by customizing it by bookmarking quiz questions. Once you submit the Quiz/Test you'll be provided with your result and you can take tests unlimited number of times. Other than telling your score, test results also show the list of problems with their answers which you answered wrong, that way you can perform better next time. This app is also equipped with creating your own course material and notes. Suppose your want to add some extra questions or if you are using another text book, this app will help you by creating custom flashcards. You are able to create custom chapters and flashcards with questions, answers and options. For custom flashcards, you are able to attach images to your flashcards. Following is the description how to attach images to your custom flashcards. LEARN HOW TO ATTACH IMAGES You can attach up to 5 different images in a single custom flashcard using '[attach1]', '[attach2]', '[attach3]', '[attach4]' and '[attach5]' anywhere in question, answer or any of the wrong options. Once you write these keywords, upload attachment buttons will start enabling where you can upload an image from your phone. Uploading an attachment needs to be in sequence meaning you can't enable '[attach2]' before '[attach1]'. Example: Question: What is happening in the picture? [attach1].

Screenshots

Pocket CLI3 screens
Linux Certification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linux Certification at $9.99 against Pocket CLI's $74.99. Linux Certification also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Pocket CLI's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pocket CLI costs $74.99 and Linux Certification $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket CLI ships an update every 3 weeks, Linux Certification every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket CLI versus Linux Certification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket CLILinux Certification
Price$74.99$9.99 — better
Rating3.7 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin ArriolaGhumman Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pocket CLI

No in-app purchases

None

Linux Certification

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket CLI free?
Pocket CLI costs $74.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linux Certification free?
Linux Certification costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket CLI or Linux Certification have ads?
Neither Pocket CLI nor Linux Certification shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket CLI or Linux Certification?
Pocket CLI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Linux Certification every 13 months. Most recently, Pocket CLI was updated on September 19, 2026 and Linux Certification on September 11, 2026.

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