# CmdRef

> A dictionary for Cmd Prompt

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id956853496](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id956853496)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id956853496`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Moballo, LLC
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (45 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2015-01-22
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cmdref/id956853496)
- **Website:** [https://moballo.com/app/cmdRef/](https://moballo.com/app/cmdRef/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://moballo.com/privacy-policy/](https://moballo.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

A dictionary for Command Prompt

Master Windows Command Prompt wherever you are. CmdRef is a fast, offline reference with more than 400 commands, searchable syntax, arguments, availability details, examples, and source links.

Whether you are learning CMD, troubleshooting a PC, or administering Windows systems, CmdRef helps you find the right command in seconds. Its adaptive catalog is designed for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple Watch.

CmdRef Pro removes ads and adds private per-command notes with optional iCloud sync.

CmdRef is a reference library—not a terminal or Windows emulator—and does not execute commands on your device.

## Rankings

- #186,972 — Overall
- #3 — cmd+m (mac)
- #4 — cmd/ctrl+m
- #46 — ctrl+m (windows)

## Review summary

CmdRef is generally viewed as a handy CMD/DOS reference with an easy-to-use interface and accurate content, useful for IT pros who want quick, offline access. Reviewers praise its usefulness and breadth of commands, but note incomplete coverage, occasional blank pages, and some entries that don’t work in CMD. Image loading can also fail on some devices. Users frequently request features like favorites and notes, and some dislike ads (though removal is available). Overall, a solid utility with content gaps and minor UX drawbacks.

### Pros

- Handy pocket reference for CMD/DOS commands; convenient to access on Apple devices, saving time.
- Accurate information presented in an easy-to-use interface; high-quality content.
- Useful for IT professionals; helps recall and use common commands at the workstation without online searching.
- Broad coverage of common command-line codes; useful for quick reference.
- Free or nominally priced; ad-supported with an option to remove ads.

### Cons

- Incomplete content with missing commands and occasional blank pages.
- Some commands do not work in CMD or are not applicable to Windows CMD.
- Ads are present; removal requires a fee (and some users dislike the advertising).
- Images/graphics sometimes fail to load or render properly.
- Requests for additional features (e.g., favorites, notes) indicate room for improvement; current lack.

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