Comparison

VVTerm vs CaspiAPI

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

CaspiAPI

Features
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CaspiAPI is a fast, native API client for developers — a Postman alternative that runs beautifully on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Build requests, inspect responses, run whole collections and automate tests, all from one polished app that works offline and keeps your data encrypted on-device. Already using Postman? Import your collections and environments in seconds and keep working — your pre-request and test scripts run exactly as they do on the desktop. BUILT FOR REAL WORK - Full REST/HTTP support — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE and more - Multi-tab editor: query params, headers, body (JSON, form, raw), auth - Syntax-highlighted JSON responses with status, timing and size - Request history so you never lose what you sent POSTMAN-COMPATIBLE SCRIPTING - Run pre-request and test scripts with a real JavaScript engine - pm.* API support — pm.test, pm.environment, pm.response and more - Built-in CryptoJS for HMAC / SHA-256 signing and custom auth flows - Collection Runner executes requests in sequence and chains variables: a value captured in one request is instantly available to the next POWERFUL VARIABLES & ENVIRONMENTS - 5-level variable scope — global, collection, environment, and beyond - Switch environments instantly to move between dev, staging and prod - Edit any scope inline without leaving your request PRIVATE BY DESIGN - All data stored locally in an AES-256 encrypted database - The encryption key lives in the Secure Enclave (Keychain) — never in plain text - Works fully offline; your requests and secrets stay on your device NATIVE ON EVERY SCREEN - One app for iPhone, iPad and Mac — buy once, use everywhere - Adaptive layout: touch-friendly action sheets on iOS, full menus on Mac - Beautiful dark and light themes that follow your system automatically - Clean typography built for reading code Whether you're testing a production API on your phone, debugging a webhook on iPad, or running a full test suite on your Mac, CaspiAPI gives you a focused, secure and genuinely fast workflow. Download CaspiAPI and bring your API workflow with you — everywhere.

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
CaspiAPI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaspiAPI at none against VVTerm's 3. CaspiAPI also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, update cadence, 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. CaspiAPI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VVTerm ships an update every 6 days, CaspiAPI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VVTerm versus CaspiAPI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermCaspiAPI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivy TechnologiesMuhammed Ismayilov

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
None

CaspiAPI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaspiAPI free?
CaspiAPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VVTerm or CaspiAPI have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor CaspiAPI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VVTerm or CaspiAPI?
VVTerm ships an update every 6 days, and CaspiAPI every 4 days. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on October 8, 2026 and CaspiAPI on September 30, 2026.

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