Comparison

VVTerm vs exe.dev

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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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
exe.dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VVTerm versus exe.dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermexe.dev
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB124 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVivy Technologiesssh exe.dev

Customer experience

VVTerm

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

exe.dev

All ratings6 ratings
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
3 purchases

exe.dev

Subscriptions3
  • Individual — Small$24.991 Month
  • Individual — Medium$49.991 Month
  • Individual - Large$99.991 Month

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is exe.dev free?
exe.dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VVTerm or exe.dev?
VVTerm and exe.dev are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do VVTerm or exe.dev have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor exe.dev shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VVTerm or exe.dev?
VVTerm ships an update every 6 days, and exe.dev every 2 weeks. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on October 8, 2026 and exe.dev on October 5, 2026.

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