Reviews of UserLAnd - Linux on Android

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List of user reviews and ratings for UserLAnd - Linux on Android

Total ratings

4.57 (Rating count: 20,875)

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Review summary

Users largely praise UserLAnd as a generally good, easy-to-use tool for Linux on Android and a helpful learning aid, especially when used alongside Termux. However, recurring criticisms focus on paywalls that lock GUI and other features, and on the app being viewed as redundant or overshadowed by Termux, which affects perceived ongoing support.

Pros

Positive overall experience and enjoyment of the app
Helpful for learning and practicing Linux/coding on Android
Works well and is easy to use
Can be used alongside Termux (not a replacement)

Cons

Paywalls lock GUI features and other capabilities (including sound); paying does not reliably unlock functionality
Termux is seen by some users as a replacement/competition, reducing the perceived value of UserLAnd

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.20

All time rating average: 4.57

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9% (30)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-20	Am*****	best app for practice Linux for beginners really appreciate
best app for practice Linux for beginners really appreciate
2026-07-20	Bi*****	this whole app is ragebait like he's charging for open source things he literally copied termux, anyone who bought the subscription is proof money can't buy a brain.
this whole app is ragebait like he's charging for open source things he literally copied termux, anyone who bought the subscription is proof money can't buy a brain.
2026-07-18	Sy*****	it is really so much helpful I will give him 10/10
it is really so much helpful I will give him 10/10
2026-07-18	D.*****	In the move to the freemium model it seems some things were broken, like the ability to choose usernames and passwords. A CLI is achievable, as is a minimal window managed session, but most full desktops fail to install. The docs are little help. Ultimately, you may have to pay if you want something usable.
In the move to the freemium model it seems some things were broken, like the ability to choose usernames and passwords. A CLI is achievable, as is a minimal window managed session, but most full desktops fail to install. The docs are little help. Ultimately, you may have to pay if you want something usable.
2026-07-17	Da*****	Fun
Fun
2026-07-17	Bi*****	Best
Best
2026-07-16	Be*****	I love it
I love it
2026-07-15	Ti*****	can't get fonts to look normal in text or graphical mode
can't get fonts to look normal in text or graphical mode
2026-07-15	Ja*****	great for beginners. must have application
great for beginners. must have application
2026-07-14	ma*****	a bit tricky to setup, but very cool
a bit tricky to setup, but very cool