Comparison

VVTerm vs iSSH

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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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/

About

iSSH

Features
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Your terminal, in your pocket. iSSH is a fully featured SSH client built for developers who do not want to stop when they step away from their desk. Whether you are running Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or managing a remote server, iSSH gives you a clean, responsive terminal experience right from your phone. Seamless SSH connections to any remote machine, optimized keyboard layout for terminal use, support for AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI out of the box, lightweight and fast with no bloat, and completely free with no paywalls or hidden features. Comment below any feature you want to see added, or anything that is not working the way you expect. Every suggestion gets read. No ads. No free tier. No limits. Just a fast, intuitive SSH client that gets out of your way and lets you work. Built for developers who live in the terminal and need to keep moving.

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
iSSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSSH at none against VVTerm's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. iSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VVTerm versus iSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermiSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB8 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperVivy TechnologiesAmmar Mahmood

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

iSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSSH free?
iSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VVTerm or iSSH have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor iSSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VVTerm or iSSH?
VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, and iSSH every 5 days. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on September 21, 2026 and iSSH on September 30, 2026.

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