VVTerm vs Echo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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VVTerm is a native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Connect to servers with passwords or SSH keys, browse remote files over SFTP, keep your hosts in sync with iCloud, and work comfortably across Apple devices with tmux, Mosh, and tunnel support. FEATURES • Fast native terminal rendering with full color support • SSH connections with password or SSH key authentication • Remote files browser and transfers over SFTP • iCloud sync for servers and workspaces across devices • Secure storage in Keychain • Workspaces with custom colors and environment labels • Multiple tabs for simultaneous connections (Pro) • tmux integration with session picker on connect • Tailscale and Cloudflare Tunnel support • Mosh support • Zen Mode, Privacy Mode, and custom themes iPhone & iPad • Keyboard toolbar with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, arrows, and function keys • Custom toolbar actions for commands and shortcuts • Full-screen terminal optimized for iPad Pro • Unlimited workspaces and servers • Unlimited tabs • Monthly, yearly, or lifetime unlock Free includes 1 workspace, 1 server for new users, and 1 active connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vvterm.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://vvterm.com/privacy/
Echo
This app provides a fast and modern terminal experience for iOS devices, enabling secure SSH and Mosh connections. It's designed for efficient interaction with servers, code deployment, and managing AI agents on the go.
- SSH + Mosh client
- Fast terminal emulator
- SSH certificate authentication
- Face ID integration
- Touch-optimized toolbar
- Customizable themes
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Echo is the SSH + Mosh client iOS deserves — beautiful, minimal, fast. Whether you're checking server logs, deploying code, or guiding AI agents on the go, Echo puts powerful terminal access in your pocket. POWER UNDER THE HOOD Echo is backed by Ghostty, the blazing-fast terminal emulator built for performance and correctness SECURITY FIRST SSH certificate authentication Face ID integration for seamless, secure connections Your keys stay in the Keychain Sync securely via iCloud DESIGNED FOR THUMBS We rebuilt terminal interaction for touch. A specially designed toolbar sits above your keyboard with quick keys and gesture-based arrow movement. It actually feels good to use. AI AGENTS, ANYWHERE Monitor builds. Approve changes. Remote AI coding agents work perfectly inside Echo. Echo's minimal, distraction-free UI is perfect for keeping your AI agents on track while you're on the move. FIND YOUR THEME Choose from over 400 themes, light and dark — match them to your system appearance and tint Echo's interface for a seamless look and feel. 400 themes not enough? Create your own, or import any Ghostty compatible theme config.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VVTerm at Free against Echo's $2.99. VVTerm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Echo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). 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
VVTerm is free to download; Echo costs $2.99 up front. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.
VVTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VVTerm's written reviews are positive against 58% of Echo's.
VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, Echo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VVTerm | Echo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.7 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 57.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #200 | #27 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivy Technologies | Replay Software Limited |
Customer experience
VVTerm
Echo
In-app purchases
VVTerm
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$6.491 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
Echo
No in-app purchases







