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Best Simple Commands Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best simple commands apps on iPhone average 3.7★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Simple Commands Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1IFTTT - Automate work and homeIFTTT - Automate work and homeFree4.6★ (60K)NoYesAug 2026
2HomeHomeFree2.2★ (6K)NoNoAug 2026
3ShortcutsShortcutsFree4.6★ (39K)NoNoAug 2026
4Commands for AlexaCommands for AlexaFree3.2★ (52)YesYesAug 2026
5Simple ToDo List with VoiceSimple ToDo List with VoiceFree——NoJul 2026
6Commander | Terminal CommandsCommander | Terminal CommandsFree—NoNoAug 2026
7pocket BASIC – Simple Codingpocket BASIC – Simple CodingFree—NoNoAug 2026
8SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & TerminalSimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal$1.993.4★ (42)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Simple Commands

IFTTT - Automate work and home#1

IFTTT - Automate work and home by IFTTT

Automations that save time
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(60K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Automate tasks across your favorite apps and smart home devices without coding. Save time by connecting services to trigger actions based on specific events. Explore a vast library of pre-built automations or create your own.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful automation capabilities
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🔒 Secure integration with various services
  • 🔥 Great community and applet sharing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable location-based triggers
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and manage existing applets
  • 🕰️ Slow response times for some triggers
Home#2

Home by Apple

Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
2.2😞(6K ratings)
Free
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Manage and control all your smart home devices from one place. View multiple cameras, automate temperature and lighting, grant guest access, and receive activity history. Voice control with Siri and convenient widgets enhance your smart home experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Devices frequently show as 'not responding'
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
Shortcuts#3

Shortcuts by Apple

Do more with your apps
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(39K ratings)
Free
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Automate everyday tasks on your iPhone and iPad by creating custom workflows. Combine actions from your favorite apps to perform complex operations with a single tap, Siri command, or even automatically. Explore hundreds of built-in actions to streamline your digital life.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful automation capabilities
  • 👍 Customizable app icons and widgets
  • 🎨 Aesthetic customization options
  • 💡 Useful for home automation and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and exhibits unexpected behavior
  • 🔍 Inaccessible and difficult to use
  • 🔕 Annoying notification banners

More Simple Commands apps to explore

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Commands for Alexa
Commands for Alexa
Commands for Alexa
by Sergey Zhizhin
Free

Discover and organize commands for your Amazon Echo devices. This app offers a comprehensive, categorized list of voice commands to control Alexa-enabled devices like Echo Dot and Echo Show. It does not include its own voice assistant.

Full command list for AlexaCategorized commandsControl Amazon Echo devices
🔍 Reference
(52)
free with in-app purchases
5
Simple ToDo List with Voice
Simple ToDo List with Voice
Simple ToDo List with Voice
by Marat Faizerakhmanov
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
6
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Commander | Terminal Commands
Terminal Commands
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
7
pocket BASIC – Simple Coding
pocket BASIC – Simple Coding
pocket BASIC – Simple Coding
Calculator& Learn coding BASIC
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal
SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal
SimpleSSH - SSH Commands, File Viewer & Terminal
by Benedikt Hirmer
$1.99

This app provides a streamlined way to interact with SSH servers from your iPhone and iPad. Execute commands with a single tap, browse files, and view logs with a user-friendly interface. It's designed for quick access to server information when you're on the go.

Execute commands with one tapManage commands in groupsView and export colored command results
🔧 Utilities
(42)
paid
9
Simple Pace Calculator
Simple Pace Calculator
Simple Pace Calculator
A great pace converter
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Effortlessly convert between distance, time, pace, and speed. This tool simplifies race planning with split calculators and quick access to common race distances. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with customizable settings.

Pace CalculationsSplit/Lap CalculatorCommon Distances Lookup
💪 Health & Fitness
(23)
free with in-app purchases
10
Git Manual Commands Reference
Git Manual Commands Reference
Git Manual Commands Reference
Branch Merge Rebase & Workflow
$1.99
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
11
ToDoV2: Simple Personal Tasks
ToDoV2: Simple Personal Tasks
ToDoV2: Simple Personal Tasks
Minimalist daily checklist
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Money: Simple Tracker
Money: Simple Tracker
Money: Simple Tracker
지출 및 예산 관리
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
13
GIT Commands - Handbook
GIT Commands - Handbook
GIT Commands - Handbook
A handy app for GIT commands
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive handbook for Git commands, offering over 100 commands with examples, synopses, and short descriptions. It's designed to simplify learning and provide a quick reference for developers using Git in their workflow.

Over 100 Git commandsIncludes examples and synopsisShort description for each command
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
14
Get Good: Linux
Get Good: Linux
Get Good: Linux
Learn Linux by doing
$0.99
📚 Education
(0)
15
Simple Dart Club
Simple Dart Club
Simple Dart Club
The Easiest Darts Scoring App!
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
16
Lbs Commands- Daily command
Lbs Commands- Daily command
Lbs Commands- Daily command
Linux for Windows and Mac OS X
$1.99

This app provides a comprehensive guide to Linux Bash commands, covering everything from basic file management to advanced system administration. It includes examples, allows users to create favorites, and serves as a daily cheat sheet for Linux users on various distributions.

A-Z commands with examplesDaily use command referenceFavorite command list
📚 Education
(10)
paid
17
To Do List - Easy Simple Fast
To Do List - Easy Simple Fast
To Do List - Easy Simple Fast
Best To Do List App
Free

This app helps you quickly jot down tasks with a clean, simple, and intuitive interface. It supports iOS 15 Home Widgets for easy access to your to-do list.

Quick task entryClean interfaceSimple design
📊 Productivity
(3)
free
18
CmdDeck: IT Command Reference
CmdDeck: IT Command Reference
CmdDeck: IT Command Reference
Offline sysadmin cheat sheet
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
19
Truly Simple Word Tracker
Truly Simple Word Tracker
Truly Simple Word Tracker
Daily Writing Goals & Stats
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Voice Commands guide
Voice Commands guide
Voice Commands guide
Voice Command assistant guide
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)

FAQ about Simple Commands

What are the best simple commands apps for iPhone?
IFTTT - Automate work and home tops our simple commands apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 60K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top simple commands apps we rank are free to download, including IFTTT - Automate work and home and Home.
IFTTT - Automate work and home has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ simple commands apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
IFTTT, which stands for 'If This Then That,' allows you to create automated connections between your apps and devices. You set up triggers (the 'This') and actions (the 'That') to automate tasks, saving you time and effort.
Key features include cross-posting content to multiple social networks, controlling smart home devices, using AI for content creation and summarization, and triggering automations based on your location. It offers a no-code interface and integrates with over 1000 popular apps.