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Best Command Line Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
17 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good command line apps and games. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Command Line Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
2iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoAug 2026
3Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (153)NoYesAug 2026
4LibTermLibTermFree4.5★ (804)NoNoAug 2026
5Command Line BasicsCommand Line BasicsFree—NoNoMay 2026
6sudo - command line battlesudo - command line battleFree—NoYesJun 2026
7Unix/Linux CLI CommandsUnix/Linux CLI CommandsFree1.8★ (19)NoNoJul 2026
8Command Line ProgramCommand Line ProgramFree2.1★ (8)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Command Line

Termius - Modern SSH Client#1

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#5in Developer Tools
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This app provides a modern SSH client and terminal for seamless remote access across devices. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with advanced features like multi-tab support, custom themes, and saved commands. Securely manage connections and credentials with cloud sync and hardware key authentication.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure with SSH/SFTP support
  • 💡 Useful features like port forwarding

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
iSH Shell#2

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
#15in Developer Tools
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Experience a Linux-like command-line environment directly on your iOS device. This application allows you to perform common Linux operations such as editing, moving, and manipulating files using familiar commands.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent Linux environment
  • 👍 Great for SSH and network utilities
  • 💡 Allows running Linux apps on iOS
  • 🔒 Secure and sandboxed

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
Terminal##3

Terminal# by Vasilii Shaidullin

SSH client
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😊(153 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#71in Developer Tools
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This app provides a secure and convenient way to manage your servers directly from your mobile device. It offers a powerful terminal interface for efficient server management on the go, with an intuitive design suitable for all users.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Useful keyboard shortcuts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs with text editor
  • 🔒 Concerns about password storage
  • 🔋 Issues with background operation

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LibTerm
LibTerm
LibTerm
Command Line Shell
Free

This app provides a powerful command-line interface for iOS devices, enabling users to run various shell commands. It includes tools for coding in C, Python, and Lua, and allows for text file editing with syntax highlighting.

Command line interfaceCoding in C, Python, LuaText file editor
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5
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Command Line Basics
Command Line Basics
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📚 Education
(0)
6
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sudo - command line battle
sudo - command line battle
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Free
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(0)
7
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
Unix/Linux CLI Commands
A pocket command-line guide
Free

Learn and reference essential commands for the Unix/Linux command line interface. This app provides instructions on how to use the most frequently encountered commands for system navigation and operation.

Most used Unix/Linux commandsCommand usage instructionsCommand line interface reference
🛠️ Developer Tools
(19)
free
8
Command Line Program
Command Line Program
Command Line Program
by Sami Salkosuo
Free

Access a variety of useful tools and information through a command-line interface on your iOS device. Perform tasks like checking weather, location, network status, converting formats, and retrieving data from various sources.

Time and timezone checksNetwork and location informationWeather forecasts
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(8)
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9
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command_line
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Terminal Hacker News reader
Free

A fast, terminal-style client for reading and participating in Hacker News discussions. Offers a focused interface with features like offline caching and story saving. Premium unlocks account actions and advanced tools for deeper engagement.

Terminal-inspired interfaceBrowse all story typesThreaded comment discussions
📡 News
(1)
freemium
10
Command-Line Calculator
Command-Line Calculator
Command-Line Calculator
Calculator with History
Free

This app offers a command-line interface for performing complex calculations, including chained operations, variable assignments, and advanced mathematical functions. It supports various number bases, constants, and provides a built-in help system for ease of use.

Command-line interfaceChained calculationsVariable assignment
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
11
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
Terminus SSH Terminal
by Constellation Ltd
Free

This utility app provides a fast, secure, and intuitive way for developers and power users to connect to remote servers via SSH. It offers reliable performance for managing servers and running commands from any location.

Fast and secure SSH connectionIntuitive user interfaceKey-based authentication
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
12
WizCommand - Command Line Tool
WizCommand - Command Line Tool
WizCommand - Command Line Tool
by Kang Stephen
$1.99

This utility allows you to run Linux commands and monitor remote hosts directly from your mobile device. Save custom commands for quick execution, scan log files, and navigate file systems without needing a laptop.

Run Linux commands remotelySave and one-click execute custom commandsScan log files with keyword search
🔧 Utilities
(2)
paid
13
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
xTerminal - SSH Terminal Shell
SSH Client, Shell Console Term
Free

Manage servers remotely with a fast and secure SSH terminal client. Features include a powerful editor, multi-session management, file transfer, and advanced security options. Ideal for IT professionals and developers needing to control servers from anywhere.

Interactive SSH terminalBuilt-in vi/vim editorMulti-session management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
14
TouchQube Terminal
TouchQube Terminal
TouchQube Terminal
by TouchQube
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
15
Command Line Fu
Command Line Fu
Command Line Fu
The best command line snippets
$1.99

Access a vast collection of command-line snippets shared by users. Browse, search, and expand your knowledge of powerful command-line tools and techniques. This app serves as a mobile gateway to a popular online resource for CLI enthusiasts.

Browse command-line snippetsSearch command-line archiveView most popular snippets
🔍 Reference
(1)
paid
16
TCP Commander
TCP Commander
TCP Commander
by ТПУ
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
CMD Line - MS DOS, CMD, Shell ,SSH, WINDOWS, TERMINAL, CONSOLE, SERVER AUDITOR
CMD Line - MS DOS, CMD, Shell ,SSH, WINDOWS, TERMINAL, CONSOLE, SERVER AUDITOR
CMD Line - MS DOS, CMD, Shell ,SSH, WINDOWS, TERMINAL, CONSOLE, SERVER AUDITOR
by Raj Kumar
$1.99

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.

Learn Windows CMD command lineSearchable man pagesTutorials for server connection and file transfer
📚 Education
(22)
paid
18
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Daily command line flashcards
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
a-Shell
a-Shell
a-Shell
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run a full Unix-like terminal environment on your iOS device. Execute a wide range of commands, edit files, and even program using included interpreters and compilers. Supports multitasking and integration with Shortcuts.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(535)
paid
20
hack.todo
hack.todo
hack.todo
Command-Line Task Manager
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

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What are the best command line apps & games for iPhone?
Termius - Modern SSH Client tops our command line apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top command line apps & games we rank are free to download, including Termius - Modern SSH Client and iSH Shell.
Termius - Modern SSH Client has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ command line apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Termius is a modern SSH client and terminal application designed for seamless remote access across mobile and desktop devices. It allows users to connect to servers using protocols like SSH, Mosh, and Telnet, and manage files via SFTP. The app aims to provide a productive and enjoyable command-line experience for administrators and engineers.
Key features include support for SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, and SFTP. It offers a desktop-grade terminal experience with a virtual keyboard, multi-tab interface, split-view support, customizable themes and fonts, and the ability to save frequently used commands. For Pro users, it includes encrypted cloud vault for credentials, cross-device sync, and integration with cloud providers.

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