Comparison

Keep Screen On For Developers vs VYB

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

Head to head
About

Keep Screen On For Developers

This utility prevents your device from automatically locking when it's plugged in. It intelligently re-enables auto-lock once the device is unplugged, ensuring seamless transitions for developers.

Highlights
  • Disables auto-lock when charging
  • Re-enables auto-lock when unplugged
  • Automatic transition
  • Developer-focused utility
Features
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When your device is plugged in, the auto-lock is disabled. When you unplug it, it enables auto-lock again.

About

VYB

This mobile client allows developers to manage AI workflows running on their personal Mac. It offers an interactive terminal, file browsing, and control over AI models. Advanced features like remote desktop and one-tap Xcode builds are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • AI model control
  • Interactive SSH terminal
  • Project file browsing
  • Remote Desktop access
  • One-tap Xcode build/install
  • Multi-window support on iPad
Features
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VYB is a mobile AI workstation client for developers who run workflows on their own Mac. Use VYB on iPhone and iPad to control Codex, work in an interactive SSH terminal, and browse project files. Free includes: - Codex control - Interactive terminal - File browsing - One saved host with iCloud sync - Keyboard, trackpad, and multi-window support on iPad Pro includes: - Remote Desktop access (LAN) - One-tap Xcode build/install (LAN) - Multiple hosts - Pinned threads - Live Activities - Approval notifications - File change viewer - Terminal Git/Tmux shortcuts Pro features require a subscription (monthly or yearly). Privacy & Security: - VYB does not use analytics or ad tracking. - VYB does not provide cloud compute or relay servers. - Workflows execute on your user-owned Mac host. - Credentials are stored in Apple Keychain. - Optional iCloud sync can be used for host/settings data. Requirements: - User-owned Mac host required for full functionality. - Some features require local/private network access. - VYB for macOS (Host) must be installed and running on your Mac for some features. - Codex CLI must be installed on your Mac for Codex features. Auto-renewable subscription terms: - Subscription options: VYB Pro Monthly (1 month) and VYB Pro Yearly (1 year) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase - Privacy Policy: https://vyb.ai/privacy/ - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Keep Screen On For Developers2 screens
VYB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VYB at 50% against Keep Screen On For Developers's 0%. VYB also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). Keep Screen On For Developers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. VYB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Keep Screen On For Developers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VYB holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Keep Screen On For Developers's written reviews are positive against 50% of VYB's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Keep Screen On For Developers versus VYB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeep Screen On For DevelopersVYB
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#161 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin GrastorfAlex Kitcoff

Customer experience

Keep Screen On For Developers

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VYB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Keep Screen On For Developers

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VYB

Subscriptions2
  • VYB Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • VYB Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Keep Screen On For Developers free?
Keep Screen On For Developers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VYB free?
VYB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Keep Screen On For Developers or VYB?
VYB is rated higher. Keep Screen On For Developers averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VYB averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Keep Screen On For Developers or VYB have ads?
Neither Keep Screen On For Developers nor VYB shows ads.

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