Comparison

VVTerm vs Gantry

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

Gantry

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Gantry is the ultimate companion app for Coolify users. Take control of your self-hosted infrastructure from anywhere with a beautiful, native iOS experience. DASHBOARD • Real-time server status and metrics • CPU, RAM, and disk usage at a glance • Quick access to all your resources, projects, and deployments • Team overview with connection info RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • View all applications, services, and databases • Start, stop, restart, or deploy with one tap • Filter by type (Apps, Services, Databases) or search by name • See running status with live indicators APP DETAILS • Full configuration overview • Environment variable management with secure viewing • Live container logs with syntax highlighting • Domain management and repository info • One-tap deployment triggers SERVER MONITORING • Online/offline status for all servers • Resource metrics and health checks • Hosted resources per server • Quick validation tools DEPLOYMENTS • Deployment history with status tracking • Build logs and error details • Deploy by tag or trigger webhooks • Active deployment monitoring DESIGNED FOR COOLIFY Gantry connects directly to your Coolify instance using your API token. Your data stays on your servers — we never store or transmit your credentials to third parties. • Works with Coolify v4.x • Supports self-hosted instances • Secure token-based authentication • Dark mode optimized interface Perfect for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and developers who need to manage their infrastructure on the move.

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
Gantry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VVTerm at Free against Gantry's $2.99. Gantry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

VVTerm is free to download; Gantry costs $2.99 up front. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Gantry asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VVTerm versus Gantry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermGantry
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivy TechnologiesLevel44

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VVTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$6.491 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Gantry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gantry free?
Gantry costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VVTerm or Gantry have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor Gantry shows ads.

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