Comparison

VVTerm vs Mobaide

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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VVTerm is a native SSH client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Connect to servers with passwords or SSH keys, browse remote files over SFTP, keep your hosts in sync with iCloud, and work comfortably across Apple devices with tmux, Mosh, and tunnel support. FEATURES • Fast native terminal rendering with full color support • SSH connections with password or SSH key authentication • Remote files browser and transfers over SFTP • iCloud sync for servers and workspaces across devices • Secure storage in Keychain • Workspaces with custom colors and environment labels • Multiple tabs for simultaneous connections (Pro) • tmux integration with session picker on connect • Tailscale and Cloudflare Tunnel support • Mosh support • Zen Mode, Privacy Mode, and custom themes iPhone & iPad • Keyboard toolbar with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, arrows, and function keys • Custom toolbar actions for commands and shortcuts • Full-screen terminal optimized for iPad Pro • Unlimited workspaces and servers • Unlimited tabs • Monthly, yearly, or lifetime unlock Free includes 1 workspace, 1 server for new users, and 1 active connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vvterm.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://vvterm.com/privacy/

About

Mobaide

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Mobaide turns your phone into a remote control for AI coding agents and terminals running on your own computer — free, with no public IP required. Start, monitor, and steer Claude Code, Codex CLI, Antigravity CLI, or your own custom AI agents — each with its own launch command and parameters — on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine from anywhere, with full real-time terminal streaming. Step away from your desk without losing control of your work. HOW IT WORKS Install a small agent on your computer and pair it by scanning a QR code in the app. That's it. Your phone connects through a secure relay and the agent reaches out — so you never have to expose your machine to the internet. WHY MOBAIDE • Free. No subscription, no paywalled features. • No public or static IP, port forwarding, or VPN. Unlike SSH apps, your computer dials out to the relay, so it works behind any router, NAT, or firewall — on mobile data or any Wi-Fi. • Effortless setup. One-line install on the computer, then scan a QR to pair. No tokens to copy and no commands to type on your phone. • Built for AI agents, not just shells. First-class Claude Code, Codex CLI, Antigravity CLI support, custom agent types you define yourself, plus raw terminal (cmd.exe / bash) sessions. FEATURES • Custom AI agents — define your own agent types with a custom launch command and parameters, then start and manage them right alongside Claude Code and Codex. • Remote terminal — full two-way, real-time session I/O. • Multi-session, isolated worktrees — run and switch between up to 32 sessions at once, each launched in its own dedicated Git worktree so parallel work never collides. • Terminal sessions — open a raw cmd.exe (Windows) or bash (macOS/Linux) shell in any project folder. • Custom path — launch in any folder, with quick-pick recent paths. • Custom shortcuts — a convenient editor for building your own quick-tap command shortcuts per session type, synced across devices. • Auto Scan — automatically pick up issues from your tracker (Linear today), create a git worktree, and launch Claude to work on them. • Git management — browse branches and worktrees, multi-select, batch-delete with undo. • Prompt templates — save and reuse your favorite prompts; they sync across devices. • Reliable reconnect — 10,000-line scrollback per session, so a dropped network never loses output. • Secure — end-to-end auth over encrypted WebSockets (WSS). • Manage devices — see every paired install and revoke access anytime. REQUIREMENTS • A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer to run the free Mobaide agent. Privacy policy: https://mobaide.com/privacy.html Mobaide is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or Linear. "Claude" and "Claude Code" are trademarks of Anthropic. "Codex" is a trademark of OpenAI. "Antigravity" is a trademark of Google. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

VVTerm4 screens
Mobaide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobaide at none against VVTerm's 3. VVTerm's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Mobaide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, Mobaide weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
VVTerm versus Mobaide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVVTermMobaide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVivy TechnologiesPavel Timonin

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

Mobaide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VVTerm free?
VVTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mobaide free?
Mobaide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VVTerm or Mobaide have ads?
Neither VVTerm nor Mobaide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VVTerm or Mobaide?
VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, and Mobaide weekly. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mobaide on September 17, 2026.

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