Best Command Prompt Apps

194+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good command prompt apps. We benchmark 194+ 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 Prompt Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingCMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, PingFree5.0★ (76)YesNoAug 2026
2Terminal#Terminal#Free4.5★ (153)NoYesAug 2026
3Termius - Modern SSH ClientTermius - Modern SSH ClientFree4.7★ (19K)NoYesAug 2026
4xTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellxTerminal - SSH Terminal ShellFree4.7★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
5CmdRefCmdRefFree4.3★ (41)YesYesJul 2026
6iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoAug 2026
7TermuxTermuxFree was $9.994.6★ (1.9K)YesYesAug 2026
8LibTermLibTermFree4.5★ (804)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Command Prompt

CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping#1

CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping by Sunandan Sekhar Das

SSH client & network tools
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
5.0(76 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app transforms your mobile device into a professional network diagnostic terminal. It offers essential command-line tools for system administrators, network engineers, and developers to troubleshoot and manage networks on the go.

Terminal##2

Terminal# by Vasilii Shaidullin

SSH client
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😊(153 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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
Termius - Modern SSH Client#3

Termius - Modern SSH Client by Termius Corporation

SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(19K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#3in 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

More Command Prompt apps to explore

4
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
5
CmdRef
CmdRef
CmdRef
A dictionary for Cmd Prompt
Free

This app serves as an offline, searchable dictionary for Windows Command Prompt (CMD) commands. It's designed as a learning tool for beginners and a quick reference for experts, helping users find commands quickly without needing internet access.

Offline searchable CMD dictionaryLearning tool for beginnersQuick reference for experts
🔍 Reference
(41)
free with in-app purchases
6
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
iSH Shell
Linux in your pocket
Free

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.

Linux-like shell environmentFile editing with sed and catFile manipulation
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.2K)
free
7
Termux
Termux
Termux
Terminal, SSH, iSH, FTP, Linux
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

This app is a powerful terminal emulator for iOS, offering quick and seamless access to remote servers. It allows for easy server management, command execution, and personalization of the terminal interface. Ideal for developers and system administrators working with remote systems.

Quick server connectionCustomizable terminal themesCustomizable keyboard layouts
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
🛠️ Developer Tools
(804)
free
9
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
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
Creative AI Command Prompts
Creative AI Command Prompts
Creative AI Command Prompts
AI Prompt Gallery
Free

Discover a vast gallery of intelligent AI prompts to enhance your interactions with AI assistants. Learn prompt engineering and ask the right questions in multiple languages for a seamless, intuitive experience.

AI prompt galleryIntelligent collaborative companionSupports multiple languages
📊 Productivity
(8)
ad-supported
12
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
WebSSH - Sysadmin Toolbox
SSH & SFTP client since 2012!
Free

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing remote servers. It offers secure SSH, SFTP, Telnet, and Port Forwarding capabilities, along with file management and built-in diagnostic utilities. Customize your workflow with extensive profile options for a seamless server management experience.

SSH, SFTP, Telnet, Port Forwarding clientSecure authentication methodsIntegrated SFTP file management
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
iSysadmin
iSysadmin
iSysadmin
by Luca Ceci
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
14
command_line
command_line
command_line
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
15
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
16
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Terminal Commands
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
17
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
a-Shell mini
*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Free

Run Unix commands locally on your iOS device with a powerful terminal emulator. Supports file transfer, editing, scripting with Python and Lua, and network utilities. Integrates with Shortcuts and supports multiple windows for multitasking.

Local Unix terminal emulatorSSH clientFile transfer (scp, curl)
🛠️ Developer Tools
(113)
paid
18
Handy Linux Commands
Handy Linux Commands
Handy Linux Commands
Commands Library
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive library for Linux commands, offering over 200 entries with syntax, examples, and short descriptions. It's designed for Linux enthusiasts to easily learn and reference essential commands, including system administration and hacking tools.

Over 200 Linux commandsSyntax and examples for each commandShort descriptions of command functions
📚 Education
(21)
free with in-app purchases
19
HeartbeatRM
HeartbeatRM
HeartbeatRM
Remote access from anywhere
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
CraftOS-PC
CraftOS-PC
CraftOS-PC
Modern ComputerCraft emulator
Free

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

Lua 5.2+ scripting environment16-color text-based terminalVirtual filesystem
🛠️ Developer Tools
(17)
free

FAQ about Command Prompt

What are the best command prompt apps for iPhone?
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping tops our command prompt apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 76 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top command prompt apps we rank are free to download, including CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping and Terminal#.
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 194+ command prompt apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping was last updated on February 15, 2026, indicating a recent update. The app has had 2 versions released since its initial launch on February 3, 2026.
CMD: SSH, Terminal, DOS, Ping is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is suitable for users aged 4 and up.

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