Comparison

VVTerm vs Remodex

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

Remodex

Control AI coding agents like Codex on your Mac from your iPhone. Chat, send prompts, and manage code remotely with a secure, local-first connection. Features include real-time updates, git actions, and voice input.

Highlights
  • Chat with AI coding agents remotely
  • Real-time prompt and reply monitoring
  • Execute git actions like commit and push
  • Voice transcription for input
  • Integrated SSH terminal
  • Secure, local-first connection
Features
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Remodex lets you use Codex and OpenCode on your Mac from your iPhone. Connect Remodex to your Mac and pair once with a QR code. Your iPhone connects through a secure paired session, so you can keep working with your coding agents even when you’re away from your desk. With Remodex, you can: • chat with Codex and OpenCode while they run on your Mac • follow live replies and active runs in real time • send follow-up prompts and continue existing conversations • manage your code with git actions like commit, push, pull, and branch switching • attach photos from your camera or library • use voice transcription for faster input • reconnect to your trusted Mac without pairing again every time • use the integrated SSH terminal to control your Mac Remodex is local-first: your coding agents, repositories, and workspace actions stay on your Mac. Your iPhone becomes a secure companion for monitoring, steering, and continuing your work wherever you are. Privacy Policy: https://www.phodex.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.phodex.app/terms

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
Remodex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VVTerm at 100% against Remodex's 51%. VVTerm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Remodex's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Remodex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VVTerm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VVTerm's written reviews are positive against 51% of Remodex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VVTerm ships an update every 6 days, Remodex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VVTerm versus Remodex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermRemodex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better3.7 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better51.2% of reviews
Number of ratings835 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivy TechnologiesEmanuele Di Pietro

Customer experience

VVTerm

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

Remodex

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral14.0%
Negative34.9%

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

Remodex

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remodex Pro$69.99

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remodex free?
Remodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VVTerm or Remodex?
VVTerm is rated higher. VVTerm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Remodex averages 3.7 from 35 ratings.
Do VVTerm or Remodex have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor Remodex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VVTerm or Remodex?
VVTerm ships an update every 6 days, and Remodex every 3 weeks. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on October 8, 2026 and Remodex on October 20, 2026.

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