# VVTerm vs Muxy

The clearest difference is price: VVTerm at Free against Muxy's $2.99. VVTerm also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Muxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

VVTerm is free to download; Muxy costs $2.99 up front. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Muxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VVTerm against 5.0 for Muxy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VVTerm has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, Muxy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VVTerm | Muxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vvterm-native-ssh-client/id6757482822/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxy/id6762464046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | #108 |
| Size | 56 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vivy Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852821401) | [Saeed Vaziry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873447179) |

## What reviewers say

### VVTerm

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

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 |


### Muxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxy/id6762464046)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Control your desktop terminal sessions from your phone. Seamlessly switch projects, run commands, and review code changes remotely over your local network. Ideal for developers who need to stay productive away from their desk.

**Highlights:** Real-time terminal sessions, Project and tab switching, Nerd Font support, Git status and diff, Light, dark, and device themes, Demo Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VVTerm free?

VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Muxy free?

Muxy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VVTerm or Muxy?

VVTerm and Muxy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do VVTerm or Muxy have ads?

Neither VVTerm nor Muxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VVTerm or Muxy?

VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, and Muxy every 9 days. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on September 21, 2026 and Muxy on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VVTerm or Muxy?

VVTerm currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Muxy at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*