Comparison

SeeLess vs ViSH

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SeeLess

This app provides a C Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for iOS devices. It allows users to write and compile C code using the clang compiler, generating LLVM IR for execution. Manage your coding projects with an integrated file browser.

Highlights
  • C IDE for iOS
  • Clang compiler
  • LLVM IR generation
  • File browser for project management
  • Link multiple objects into one executable
Features
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SeeLess is a C IDE for iOS. SeeLess allows you to code commands with C and install them in LibTerm. The compiler used to compile programs is clang. Clang generates bitcode with -S -emit-llvm flags that can be executed with lli command. Also contains llvm-link so multiple objects can be linked into one "executable". This app consists in a file browser for managing projects. Projects are packages with C sources and configuration files.

About

ViSH

Features
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ViSH turns your iPad into a portable, local ARM64 Linux workspace. Run Alpine Linux or Ubuntu 24.04 in a touch-friendly terminal, use AI coding CLIs, manage project files, or connect to remote servers over SSH. Your local Linux environment runs without a remote server. AI coding wherever you are Install terminal tools such as Claude Code and Codex to explore code, write scripts, and refactor projects on iPad. Bring your own account or API key and configure your environment with guided setup. Use apk on Alpine Linux or apt on Ubuntu 24.04. Install Git, OpenSSH, Node.js, npm, pnpm, nano, ripgrep, tmux, and common build tools as needed. Manage files beside your terminal The session file browser lets you browse local Linux or SSH server directories, view file details, import files and folders, create directories, and delete multiple items. Insert selected file paths directly into the terminal to save typing. Keep multiple Linux filesystems, download supported systems or import your own archives, and switch which one boots. Each filesystem retains its login user, boot command, and setup state. Export tar.gz archives or browse all filesystems from a single ViSH location in the Files app. Flexible SSH connections and protected keys Save SSH servers with password or key authentication, jump hosts, port forwarding, keep-alive, and automatic tab reconnection. On supported devices, create Secure Enclave SSH keys whose private keys stay inside secure hardware. Optionally require Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode when using a key. You can also import existing keys. Secure Enclave keys remain on the device where they were created. Built for terminal work on iPad Use multiple terminal tabs and long-press + to choose a local or SSH tab. Side panels bring files, shortcut keys, appearance, voice input, and SSH tools beside your main terminal workspace. Make it your own with a phosphor-amber interface, 505 terminal themes with live previews, and coding fonts with glyph previews. Pinch to resize text, pin the shortcut bar, use sticky modifiers and command snippets, mirror the terminal in Picture in Picture, and open Linux links in Safari. Connect serial hardware Plug ESP32 boards with built-in USB, such as ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2, straight into your iPad. They appear in Linux as /dev/ttyACM0–3 with standard USB serial behavior, so Linux serial tools can talk to them directly. USB serial requires an iPad with an M-series chip. Connect compatible Bluetooth serial adapters to Linux with modem controls and optional local RFC 2217 access. Settings includes device compatibility information and guidance for an ESP32 bridge to help you choose a connection method. Notes All app features require an active ViSH subscription after the 7-day free trial. Some Linux features are limited by the iOS sandbox. Third-party tools such as Claude Code and Codex require your own account or API key with those services and may require a separate paid plan purchased outside ViSH. ViSH requires an auto-renewing subscription (yearly or monthly) and offers a 7-day free trial. All features described above require an active subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vishapp.dev/privacy

Screenshots

SeeLess4 screens
ViSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ViSH at Free against SeeLess's $2.99. ViSH also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SeeLess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#94 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ViSH is free to download; SeeLess costs $2.99 up front. ViSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SeeLess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeeLess ships an update every 2 months, ViSH fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SeeLess versus ViSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeLessViSH
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size371 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevelobile S.p.A.武汉小强科技有限责任公司

In-app purchases

None

SeeLess

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ViSH

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SeeLess free?
SeeLess costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ViSH free?
ViSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SeeLess or ViSH have ads?
Neither SeeLess nor ViSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeeLess or ViSH?
SeeLess ships an update every 2 months, and ViSH fortnightly. Most recently, SeeLess was updated on October 29, 2026 and ViSH on October 29, 2026.

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