Comparison

VVTerm vs KittyLitter

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

KittyLitter

This app provides a native mobile interface for interacting with Codex servers. It allows users to manage coding sessions remotely, review conversation history, and communicate with the AI using voice input, all without needing a laptop.

Highlights
  • Discover local Codex servers
  • Connect to remote servers via SSH
  • Voice input for AI prompts
  • Review conversation history and code
  • Mobile-native UI
  • Stay connected to your own servers
Features
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Litter is a native mobile client for Codex. Connect to local or remote Codex servers, manage coding sessions from anywhere, and keep conversations moving without opening your laptop. Features: - Add a direct server endpoint, connect over SSH, or pair with Alleycat by QR code - Connect to remote machines over SSH and start Codex remotely - Talk to Codex with voice input for fast, hands-free prompts - Review conversation history, reasoning, code blocks, and images in a mobile-native UI - Keep coding sessions on servers you control, with optional Alleycat relay pairing and OpenAI voice processing Litter is open source and built for people who want their coding agent with them wherever they are.

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
KittyLitter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: KittyLitter at free against VVTerm's freemium. KittyLitter also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 5). VVTerm's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 KittyLitter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VVTerm against 4.9 for KittyLitter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KittyLitter has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, KittyLitter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
VVTerm versus KittyLitter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermKittyLitter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.9 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings544 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivy Technologiessherif cherfa

Customer experience

VVTerm

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KittyLitter

All ratings44 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

KittyLitter

One-time4
  • $9.99 Tip$9.99
  • $24.99 Tip$24.99
  • $49.99 Tip$49.99
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  • $99.99 Tip$99.99

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KittyLitter free?
KittyLitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VVTerm or KittyLitter?
VVTerm is rated higher. VVTerm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while KittyLitter averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.
Do VVTerm or KittyLitter have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor KittyLitter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VVTerm or KittyLitter?
VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, and KittyLitter every 2 weeks. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on September 21, 2026 and KittyLitter on September 22, 2026.

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