# Terminal

> A terminal emulator for android.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.terminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.terminal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.qamar.terminal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ALIF Technology
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 96,319
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (268 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5
- **Last updated:** 2019-02-15
- **First published:** 2017-11-24
- **Publisher country:** NO
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qamar.terminal)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/no-collection-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/no-collection-privacy-policy)

## Description

**Terminal** is a powerful terminal emulator designed specifically for Android devices. It comes preloaded with essential Unix commands like `grep` and `find`, allowing users to perform command-line operations directly on their phones. Older devices might lack some commands, but core utilities are included for convenience.

Beyond simple command execution, Terminal features a built-in shell script editor, enabling users to write, edit, and run shell scripts seamlessly on Android. The extension also exposes its private storage, where users can set execute permissions freely on executables, providing a versatile environment for mobile shell scripting and command-line management.

## Rankings

- #224,981 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ease of use, feature set beyond basic terminals (including text editor and file manager), and uniqueness in compatibility with Google Visual Mod. However, many report significant functional limitations: inability to execute commands properly, limitations in installing or adding users, and compatibility issues with Android 10. Some find the permission requests unclear, and there are requests for improved UI customization. Overall, the app is favored for learning despite its serious operational drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to use for learning and practice, suitable for students.
- Unique app that works with Google Visual Mod.
- Has built-in text editor, file manager, and cursor keys, offering more features than basic terminals.
- App has a cool terminal-like interface with suggestions to add black background and green texts for a hacking/coding feel.
- Favored by some users as one of their favorite terminal apps.

### Cons

- Limited functionality; cannot install packages or add new users as expected.
- Does not process commands properly; many commands not working or severely limited.
- Compatibility issues with Android 10 reported, causing malfunction.
- Unclear permissions request, such as accessing photos without explanation.
- User interface lacks features such as adaptive icon and customizations requested.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.qamar.terminal)