Comparison

VVTerm vs Moshi

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

Head to head
About

VVTerm

A native SSH client for Apple devices, offering secure server connections, remote file browsing, and seamless synchronization across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Supports advanced features like tmux, Mosh, and tunneling for a comfortable remote work experience.

Highlights
  • Native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, Mac
  • Password and SSH key authentication
  • SFTP remote file browsing
  • iCloud sync for servers
  • tmux and Mosh support
  • Customizable themes and modes
Features
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Your servers, always with you. VVTerm is a native SSH terminal powered by Ghostty for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Connect to your servers, return to your sessions, manage remote files, and check server activity from one app. CONNECT YOUR WAY • Connect with SSH passwords or keys. • Use Tailscale, Mosh, Eternal Terminal, or Cloudflare. • Discover SSH servers on your local network. • Organize servers into workspaces with colors and environment labels. • Sync servers and workspaces across your devices with iCloud. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF • Keep remote tasks running after you disconnect with Herdr, tmux, Zellij, or zmx. • Choose a session when you connect. • Work across multiple tabs and split panes with Pro. FILES AND SERVER STATS • Browse, upload, and download files over SFTP. • Preview, rename, move, and share files. • Check CPU, memory, storage, and network activity. • Wake compatible servers with Wake-on-LAN. MAKE THE TERMINAL YOURS • Choose themes and fonts, including a separate font for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. • Customize keyboard shortcuts, saved commands, and floating controls. • Access Esc, Tab, Ctrl, arrows, and function keys on iPhone and iPad. • Turn speech into text, with optional on-device transcription on supported devices. SECURITY • Store credentials securely in Keychain. • Protect access with app lock and per-server biometric unlock. • Use Privacy Mode to hide sensitive content. START FREE New users get 1 workspace, 1 server, and 1 active connection. VVTerm Pro unlocks unlimited workspaces, servers, and tabs, plus split panes. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or lifetime access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vvterm.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://vvterm.com/privacy/

About

Moshi

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

Highlights
  • Connect to AI coding agents remotely
  • Voice-to-terminal command input
  • Mosh protocol for persistent sessions
  • Webhook notifications for task completion
  • Biometric protection for SSH keys
  • Optimized terminal keyboard with shortcuts
  • Session resume across app switches
Features
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A mobile terminal designed for AI coding agents. Your coding agent runs on a server — you're not always at your desk. Moshi bridges that gap. BUILT FOR AI AGENTS Check on Claude Code from the couch. Nudge Codex from the coffee shop. Monitor Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, or Aider from anywhere. Your agent doesn't sleep, and now neither does your access to it. TALK, DON'T TYPE Voice-to-terminal with on-device AI. Command your agent hands-free using Whisper speech recognition. No cloud, no latency — everything runs locally on your device. NEVER DROPS Powered by the Mosh protocol that survives network switches, sleep mode, and subway tunnels. Your session stays alive no matter what. GET NOTIFIED Webhook alerts when tasks complete. Start a long-running job, pocket your phone, and live your life. Get a push notification when it's done. FACE ID FOR SSH KEYS Biometric unlock for your SSH keys. Private keys stored securely in iOS Keychain, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Never stored in the app. PROPER KEYBOARD A terminal keyboard built for real work. Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows, and Tmux shortcuts. Not an afterthought — designed for terminal power users. SESSION RESUME Sessions persist across app switches. Come back anytime and pick up where you left off. Your terminal state is always waiting. PRIVACY FIRST - SSH keys stored in iOS Keychain with biometric protection - Voice dictation runs entirely on-device - No passwords or keys transmitted to our servers - All terminal data stays on your device A terminal that picks up — and never hangs up. Privacy Policy: https://getmoshi.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://getmoshi.app/terms

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
Moshi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Moshi at 585 against VVTerm's 10. Moshi also leads on chart position (#5 vs #167). VVTerm's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Moshi sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VVTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moshi has 585 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of VVTerm's written reviews are positive against 75% of Moshi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, Moshi every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
VVTerm versus Moshi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermMoshi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.7 (585 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10585 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#167#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB91 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperVivy TechnologiesMoshi Tech Ltd.

Customer experience

VVTerm

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Moshi

All ratings585 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral7.6%
Negative17.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VVTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$6.491 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
11 purchases

Moshi

Subscriptions10
  • Moshi Founder Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Moshi Pioneer Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Moshi Pro Monthly2 variants$6.991 Month
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  • Moshi Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Moshi Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Moshi Founder Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Moshi Pioneer Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Moshi Pro Yearly2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Moshi Pro Yearly$69.991 Year
  • Moshi Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Moshi Pro Lifetime$249.00

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moshi free?
Moshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VVTerm or Moshi?
VVTerm is rated higher. VVTerm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Moshi averages 4.7 from 585 ratings.
Do VVTerm or Moshi have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor Moshi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VVTerm or Moshi?
VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, and Moshi every 2 days. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on October 28, 2026 and Moshi on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, VVTerm or Moshi?
VVTerm currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Moshi at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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