Pocket CLI vs Sim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cisco IOS simulation
- Interactive network topology design
- CCNA lab practice
- Troubleshooting challenges
- iBGP & eBGP support
- Subnet calculator and practice
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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.
Sim
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Sim-Ex Exam Sim for CCST Networking offers more than 200 practice exam questions from the most recent syllabus of CCST® certification exam, offered by Cisco®. Question types supported include multiple choice single answer, multiple choice multiple answer, performance based questions (Image and Text drag and drop) and exhibit type questions. In Learn mode, every question has a comprehensive explanation, and in Exam mode, the real exam setting is replicated. There are options to evaluate the questions and save the results for later. Disclaimer: Simulationexams.com is not associated with Cisco® organisation and CCST® is a trademark of Cisco® Systems and duly acknowledged.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sim at $12.99 against Pocket CLI's $74.99. Sim also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). 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
Pocket CLI costs $74.99 and Sim $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pocket CLI | Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.99 | $12.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marvin Arriola | Anand Software and Training Pvt Lyd |
In-app purchases
Pocket CLI
No in-app purchases
Sim
No in-app purchases
