Terminal Detective
Moruk LLC Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Terminal Detective is a paid Games app for iPhone and iPad by Moruk LLC. Requires iOS 16.4. Updated September 15, 2026.
- Price
- 9.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 51 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 15
- 2026 · v1.2.0
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About Terminal Detective
Learn real command-line skills by solving a murder mystery. A murder has been committed in Terminal City, and the police need your help. Use real Unix commands — grep, cat, head, tail, and pipes — to sift through thousands of records, track down witnesses, and piece together the clues. No coding experience required. FEATURES: - Authentic terminal experience with a built-in command parser - Over 5,000 suspects, 400 witness interviews, and 200 streets to investigate - Progressive hint system that teaches you commands as you go - Built-in notebook to track your findings - Command history and tab autocompletion - Works completely offline — no internet required Based on the open-source Command Line Murders project, reimagined as a polished mobile experience.
What’s new
Version 1.2.0 · Updated September 15, 2026
Stability and performance improvements. Optional ads support the free app; on iOS you may see an App Tracking Transparency prompt.
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App privacy
The developer, Moruk LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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