# VVTerm vs KittyLitter

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 iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VVTerm | KittyLitter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vvterm-native-ssh-client/id6757482822/reviews)** | [4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittylitter/id6759521788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vivy Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852821401) | [sherif cherfa](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792739580) |

## What reviewers say

### VVTerm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vvterm-native-ssh-client/id6757482822)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### KittyLitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittylitter/id6759521788)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $9.99 Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Tip | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Tip | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*