Comparison

VVTerm vs SuperSSH

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

SuperSSH

Features
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SuperSSH is a native SSH terminal client built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac—fast, secure, and committed to zero data collection. Key Features: • Multi-Tab Sessions — Connect to multiple servers at the same time, or open multiple tabs for parallel work on the same host • Full Terminal Experience — 256-color support, scrollback history, copy, and paste • Host Key Verification — Confirm the server fingerprint on first connection; immediately blocks connections if the host key changes to help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks • Automatic Reconnection — Automatically restores your session after network changes or signal interruptions, with manual reconnection also available • Password and Private Key Authentication — Supports OpenSSH-format private keys, including Ed25519 and RSA • Biometric App Lock — Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID, with credentials securely stored in the system Keychain • iOS Accessory Key Row — Quick access to Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrow keys, Home/End, Page Up/Down, and commonly used symbols • Privacy First — No analytics, no ads, and no account required. Your data stays entirely on your device Whether you are a developer, systems administrator, or Raspberry Pi enthusiast, SuperSSH lets you securely connect to your servers anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
SuperSSH2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperSSH at none against VVTerm's 3. VVTerm's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. SuperSSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VVTerm versus SuperSSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermSuperSSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivy Technologies耀东 杨

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VVTerm

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$6.491 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

SuperSSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SuperSSH free?
SuperSSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VVTerm or SuperSSH have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor SuperSSH shows ads.

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