# VVTerm vs Heeler for herdr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heeler for herdr at none against VVTerm's 3. Heeler for herdr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). VVTerm's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VVTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Heeler for herdr 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 Heeler for herdr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of VVTerm's written reviews are positive against 100% of Heeler for herdr's.

VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, Heeler for herdr every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VVTerm | Heeler for herdr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vvterm-native-ssh-client/id6757482822/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heeler-for-herdr/id6797263135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #127 |
| Size | 64 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vivy Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852821401) | [野 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646611356) |

## What reviewers say

### VVTerm

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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 |


### Heeler for herdr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heeler-for-herdr/id6797263135)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and interact with coding agents running on your machines through a unified console. View live terminals, draft prompts locally, and send messages securely. Offers encrypted notifications and direct agent controls.

**Highlights:** Unified agent console, Live terminal rendering, Native prompt composer, Direct agent controls, Encrypted notifications, QR pairing

**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 Heeler for herdr free?

Heeler for herdr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VVTerm or Heeler for herdr?

VVTerm and Heeler for herdr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do VVTerm or Heeler for herdr have ads?

Neither VVTerm nor Heeler for herdr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VVTerm or Heeler for herdr?

VVTerm ships an update every 5 days, and Heeler for herdr every 6 days. Most recently, VVTerm was updated on October 25, 2026 and Heeler for herdr on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VVTerm or Heeler for herdr?

VVTerm currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and Heeler for herdr at #127. 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.*