VVTerm vs KittyLitter
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/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | VVTerm | KittyLitter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.9 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivy Technologies | sherif cherfa |
Customer experience
VVTerm
KittyLitter
In-app purchases
VVTerm
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$6.491 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
KittyLitter
- $9.99 Tip$9.99
- $24.99 Tip$24.99
- $49.99 Tip$49.99
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- $99.99 Tip$99.99





