Best Unix Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our unix list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Unix Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Unix/Linux CLI CommandsUnix/Linux CLI CommandsFree1.8★ (19)NoNoJul 2026
2iSH ShelliSH ShellFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoNoAug 2026
3a-Shella-ShellFree4.6★ (535)NoNoAug 2026
4Unix Time is ReadableUnix Time is ReadableFreeYesNoMay 2026
5UniX : UNIVERSITY XUniX : UNIVERSITY XFreeNoNoAug 2026
6TimestampX: TimestampsTimestampX: TimestampsFreeNoYesAug 2026
7RealXV6RealXV6Free5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8Rot13 (Unix Flashback)Rot13 (Unix Flashback)Free5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Unix

Unix/Linux CLI Commands#1

Unix/Linux CLI Commands by Bahtiyar Polat

A pocket command-line guide
Editor's Choice
🛠️ Developer Tools
1.8(19 ratings)
Free
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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.

iSH Shell#2

iSH Shell by Theodore Dubois

Linux in your pocket
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.7😊(1.2K ratings)
Free
#17in 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
a-Shell#3

a-Shell by Nicolas Holzschuch

*Local* Unix terminal (& ssh)
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.6😊(535 ratings)
Free
#21in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Powerful terminal with Linux commands
  • 👍 Useful for programming and development
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 💡 Impressive capabilities for an iOS app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Missing some basic terminal features

More Unix apps to explore

4
Unix Time is Readable
Unix Time is Readable
Unix Time is Readable
by Fares Alharbi
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
UniX : UNIVERSITY X
UniX : UNIVERSITY X
UniX : UNIVERSITY X
by BARDOS IT SOLUTIONS LTD
Free
📚 Education
(0)
6
TimestampX: Timestamps
TimestampX: Timestamps
TimestampX: Timestamps
Epoch, ISO 8601 & Dev Tools
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
7
RealXV6
RealXV6
RealXV6
Lions' Unix v6 Source Study
Free

Explore the legendary Lions' Commentary on UNIX 6th Edition by bringing its source code to life. This app provides an interactive virtual machine to dynamically experience OS kernel operations, offering source-level debugging and precise execution control for a deeper understanding.

Interactive virtual machine for OS studySource-level debuggingPrecise execution control (step in, over, out)
📚 Education
(1)
free
8
Rot13 (Unix Flashback)
Rot13 (Unix Flashback)
Rot13 (Unix Flashback)
by Macplugins
Free

This utility app performs a simple letter substitution cipher, rotating English letters by 13 positions. It's useful for obscuring text like spoilers or sensitive content from casual viewers. You can type directly, share text from other apps, or integrate it with shortcuts.

Letter substitution cipherRotate by 13 positionsHide spoilers and sensitive content
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
9
Unix Time UTC
Unix Time UTC
Unix Time UTC
by Mark Slemko
Free

This utility app displays the current time from the Unix epoch, along with UTC time, network time, and device time in your detected timezone. It also calculates and shows any time drift on your device.

Unix epoch time displayCurrent UTC timeNetwork time UTC
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free
10
Linux Basics
Linux Basics
Linux Basics
Learn Linux in a gameful way
Free

Learn essential Linux commands and concepts through an interactive, gamified mobile experience. Gain practical, day-to-day knowledge and discover useful tips presented in a fun and engaging format.

Interactive learningGamified approachPractical daily knowledge
📚 Education
(50)
free
11
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Commands for Linux Terminal
Linux Manual & Server Status
Free

Access a comprehensive offline manual of Linux commands directly on your device. Quickly search and learn how to use various commands with detailed explanations in Markdown format. Ideal for developers and system administrators needing on-the-go reference.

Offline Linux command databaseDetailed command explanationsMarkdown formatted content
🛠️ Developer Tools
(212)
free with in-app purchases
12
Unix Fitz
Unix Fitz
Unix Fitz
by Mask Enterprise LLP
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
Termius - Modern SSH Client
SFTP, Terminal, Telnet, PuTTY
Free

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.

SSH, Mosh, Telnet, Port Forwarding, SFTP supportVirtual keyboard with special keysMulti-tab interface and split-view
🛠️ Developer Tools
(19K)
freemium
14
My Unix Fortune
My Unix Fortune
My Unix Fortune
by James Coates
$0.99
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
15
UnixCard 2.0
UnixCard 2.0
UnixCard 2.0
by GOLCRED S A CREDITO, FINANCIAMENTO E INVESTIMENTO
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
16
Unix Timer
Unix Timer
Unix Timer
Live timestamp clock
Free

Instantly access the current Unix timestamp with a live, full-screen clock. Customize the display with animated themes and colors. This native iOS app is designed for developers needing a fast and accurate timestamp tool.

Instant timestamp copyFull-screen live clockAnimated themes and colors
🛠️ Developer Tools
(2)
free
17
IP Address.dev
IP Address.dev
IP Address.dev
Your IP address instantly!
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
18
Get Good: Linux
Get Good: Linux
Get Good: Linux
Learn Linux by doing
$0.99
📚 Education
(0)
19
chmod-fu
chmod-fu
chmod-fu
by Red Shark AB
Free

This app helps you understand and master the 'chmod' command by easily deciphering octal values. Choose to click individual bits or select octal values to learn file permissions.

Decipher octal valuesLearn file permissionsUser-friendly interface
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
20
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Terms: Learn Terminal Commands
Daily command line flashcards
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Unix

What are the best unix apps for iPhone?
Unix/Linux CLI Commands tops our unix apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 1.8-star average from 19 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top unix apps we rank are free to download, including Unix/Linux CLI Commands and iSH Shell.
Unix/Linux CLI Commands has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ unix apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Unix/Linux CLI Commands has a user rating of 1.8 stars based on 19 ratings. This indicates a generally negative user sentiment.
No, Unix/Linux CLI Commands is currently only available for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad.

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