VVTerm vs exe.dev
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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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/
exe.dev
Manage your virtual machines and coding agent from your phone. Transform ideas into production-ready code remotely. Offers auto-renewable monthly subscriptions for various plans.
- Virtual machine management
- Coding agent integration
- Remote development
- Idea to production workflow
- Monthly subscription plans
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The exe.dev app gives you access to all of your virtual machines on exe.dev, together with their coding agent, Shelley. Idea to production from your phone. exe.dev offers auto-renewable monthly subscriptions (Small, Medium, Large, and XLarge). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://exe.dev/docs/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://exe.dev/docs/privacy-notice
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: VVTerm at freemium against exe.dev's subscription. VVTerm also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 exe.dev sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. 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 5.0 for exe.dev. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively.
VVTerm ships an update every 6 days, exe.dev every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VVTerm | exe.dev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vivy Technologies | ssh exe.dev |
Customer experience
VVTerm
exe.dev
In-app purchases
VVTerm
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$6.491 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
exe.dev
- Individual — Small$24.991 Month
- Individual — Medium$49.991 Month
- Individual - Large$99.991 Month








