VVTerm vs CmuxPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
CmuxPhone
This app mirrors your computer's terminal sessions onto your phone in real-time, preserving true colors and syntax highlighting. It offers low-latency synchronization, automatic screen reflow, and customizable hotkeys for efficient remote access. Voice commands and text-to-speech enhance usability.
- Real-time terminal mirroring
- True color terminal support
- Low-latency synchronization
- Automatic screen reflow
- Customizable hotkeys
- Voice commands and text-to-speech
- In-app browser for authentication
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cmux Remote는 컴퓨터에서 실행 중인 cmux 터미널 세션을 휴대폰에서 실시간으로 미러링하는 원격 터미널 뷰어입니다. • 진짜 색상 터미널 — 구문 강조, git diff, 상태줄 색상까지 데스크톱 화면 그대로 • 저지연 실시간 동기화 • 화면 폭 자동 맞춤(리플로우)과 텍스트 크기 조절 • 자주 쓰는 키, 복사/붙여넣기, 슬래시 명령 픽커 • 인앱 브라우저로 인증 흐름까지 처리 • 음성 명령 — 마이크를 누르고 말하면 텍스트로 변환되어 작업창에 전송, 항상 듣는 실시간(ON AIR) 모드 지원 • 응답 음성 읽기와 완료 알림음, 재생 배속 조절 실제 사용에는 컴퓨터에서 cmux-remote 브리지 실행과 같은 Tailscale 네트워크 연결이 필요합니다. 브리지 없이 앱을 열면 데모 화면으로 주요 기능을 미리 볼 수 있습니다. 음성 명령과 음성 읽기는 설정에서 본인의 GPT API 키를 등록하면 활성화됩니다. 키는 휴대폰에 저장되지 않고 사용자의 컴퓨터에만 안전하게 보관됩니다.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CmuxPhone at none against VVTerm's 3. CmuxPhone also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). VVTerm's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. CmuxPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.
VVTerm ships an update every 6 days, CmuxPhone every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VVTerm | CmuxPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivy Technologies | DaeKyoung Kim |
Customer experience
VVTerm
CmuxPhone
In-app purchases
VVTerm
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$6.491 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
CmuxPhone
No in-app purchases









