Comparison

VSCoW vs Anubis

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

Head to head
About

VSCoW

This app provides a streamlined interface for accessing and editing code servers, offering enhanced keyboard shortcut support and a custom keybar with cursor control. It's designed for developers who need efficient remote code management on their devices.

Highlights
  • Access to all keyboard shortcuts
  • Extra key-bar with onscreen shortcuts
  • Virtual cursor control stick
  • Quick switch between code-server instances
  • Optimized trackpad support
  • Multi-instance and window support
Features
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„The Ultimate Code Wrapper“ is a special version of „UCoW - Ultimate Code Wrapper“ for use with https://vscode.dev. It supports „Liveshare“ and „Tunnel“ urls and works seamless with the UCoW App by switching over and sharing remotes. It supports all UCoW editing features. That means you can use all defined and global shortcuts without the limitation of a browser. It also adds a custom Keybar, including an innovative new "cursor control stick" to the virtual keyboard. Short features overview: • Access to all keyboard shortcuts (physical keyboard required) • Extra Key-bar with many onscreen shortcuts (including a virtual stick to move the cursor without a trackpad/mouse) • Best possible performance on iPad devices • Quick switch between multiple code-server instances • Optimized Trackpad support • Multi instance and window support • Editor scale/zoom support For self-hosted Code-server, OpenVSCode Server, gitpod, github codespaces, github1s, jupyter notebooks, jetbrains projector and stackblitz and other services check out the Basic App: „UCoW - The Ultimate Code Wrapper“ An external keyboard is recommended to use the app since selection with the touch cursor is not supported in VSCode at this moment. This is a wrapper app only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.

About

Anubis

Features
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SSH Terminal In Your Pocket Anubis brings professional SSH terminal capabilities to your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're a developer using Claude Code remotely, a system administrator, or power user, Anubis provides everything you need to manage servers and execute commands on the go. CORE FEATURES - Full terminal emulation with SwiftTerm integration - Multi-session SSH connections - Password and SSH key authentication - Real-time command execution with proper ANSI support - Dark theme optimized for terminal work - Native iOS performance and battery optimization CONNECTION MANAGEMENT - Save and organize unlimited SSH connections - Quick Access favorites for instant connectivity - Session persistence across app launches - Secure credential storage in iOS Keychain - Support for custom ports and connection settings SECURITY AND AUTHENTICATION - Interactive password authentication - SSH private key support (coming soon) - Secure credential management - End-to-end encrypted connections - No data stored on external servers PERFECT FOR: - Developers coding remotely with Claude Code - Managing cloud development environments - System administrators on-the-go - DevOps professionals - Students learning Linux/Unix - Anyone needing remote server access WHY CHOOSE ANUBIS? - Professional-grade terminal emulation - Intuitive touch-friendly interface - Seamless remote development workflow - Regular updates and active development - No subscription fees - one-time purchase Transform your iPhone into a powerful SSH terminal. Code anywhere, manage servers everywhere. Download Anubis and take your development environment in your pocket.

Screenshots

VSCoW4 screens
Anubis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Anubis at every 9 days against VSCoW's every 9 months. VSCoW's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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

VSCoW costs $2.99 and Anubis $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VSCoW ships an update every 9 months, Anubis every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
VSCoW versus Anubis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVSCoWAnubis
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph GogolinRodgers Magabo

In-app purchases

None

VSCoW

No in-app purchases

None

Anubis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VSCoW free?
VSCoW costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anubis free?
Anubis costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VSCoW or Anubis have ads?
Neither VSCoW nor Anubis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VSCoW or Anubis?
VSCoW ships an update every 9 months, and Anubis every 9 days. Most recently, VSCoW was updated on September 19, 2026 and Anubis on September 7, 2026.

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