Best Command Line Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(19K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#4in 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
👍 Customizable keyboard and themes
🚀 Reliable and stable
👍 Convenient for remote access

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive subscription model
🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
🔋 Drains battery quickly
🤔 Aggressive upselling of premium features

Terminal# by Vasilii Shaidullin

SSH client

Strong Contender

4.6😊(161 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#58in Developer Tools

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
👍 Clutter-free interface

Room to Improve

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

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket

Worth Considering

4.7😊(1.2K ratings)

Free

#19in Developer Tools

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
👍 Customizable and flexible

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and freezes
🔋 Battery intensive
⚠️ Limited functionality compared to full Linux
⚠️ Outdated packages and dependencies

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*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)

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.

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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

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SSH Client, Shell Console Term

Interactive SSH terminalBuilt-in vi/vim editorMulti-session management

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.

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Calculator with History

Command-line interfaceChained calculationsVariable assignment

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.

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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.

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