Comparison

MobileCLI vs Vultry

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MobileCLI

Access your desktop terminal sessions remotely from your phone. Connect securely without accounts or cloud services. Ideal for developers to manage AI coding assistants and run commands from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote terminal access
  • AI coding assistant integration
  • QR code pairing
  • Direct WebSocket connection
  • File browser and editor (Pro)
  • Spawn new terminal sessions
  • Push notifications for AI input
Features
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Your desktop terminal, in your pocket. MobileCLI connects to your development machine and gives you full access to your terminal sessions from your phone. Pair with a QR code, and you're in — no accounts, no cloud relay, no configuration files. Built for developers who use AI coding assistants. Watch Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini work in real time. Approve tool calls from the couch. Fix a stuck prompt from the grocery store. Your sessions keep running whether you're watching or not. REAL TERMINAL, NOT A TOY Full xterm.js terminal with keyboard toolbar — arrow keys for history navigation, escape, paste from clipboard, and file attachments. Everything you type goes straight to your PTY. Everything your PTY outputs streams back instantly over WebSocket. CONNECT YOUR WAY Scan a QR code on your local network, or connect over Tailscale from anywhere in the world. Link multiple machines and switch between them. All connections are direct — your data never touches a third-party server. FILE BROWSER & EDITOR (Pro) Browse your project files, edit code with syntax highlighting, view images and PDFs, search by filename or content. Create, rename, move, and delete files and folders. Upload photos and documents straight from your phone into your terminal session. SPAWN SESSIONS FROM YOUR PHONE Start new terminal sessions remotely — Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, or a plain shell. Pick a working directory, name your session, and go. NOTIFICATIONS WHEN IT MATTERS Get a push notification when your AI assistant needs input — tool approvals, plan confirmations, or clarifying questions. Tap to jump straight into the session. MULTIPLE THEMES Classic black terminal, Tokyo Night, or Light mode. Pick what feels right. FREE TO START Connect one device, open terminal sessions, type commands, and get notifications — all free. Upgrade to Pro to unlock the file browser, file editor, and attachment uploads. PRO SUBSCRIPTION MobileCLI Pro unlocks file browsing, editing, and attachment uploads. • $19.99/year with a 3-day free trial • $29.99 lifetime purchase (one-time) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://www.mobilecli.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.mobilecli.app/terms

About

Vultry

Features
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VULTRY — A MOBILE CONTROL PANEL FOR VULTR Vultry helps developers, founders, and operators manage Vultr cloud infrastructure from iPhone and iPad. Check spend, review server health, manage resources, and keep an eye on the services that matter without opening a browser. Built for people who run VPS servers, cloud applications, websites, APIs, side projects, homelabs, and production infrastructure on Vultr. CLOUD DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE Open Vultry to see the state of your account quickly: • Current charges and billing activity • Monthly spend forecast • Server and resource counts • Recent infrastructure activity • Resource lists across compute, network, and storage COMPUTE MANAGEMENT Manage the resources developers use every day: • Instances — list, search, view details, reboot, reinstall, and create • Kubernetes — view clusters and nodes • Serverless Inference — review subscriptions and models • SSH Keys — add, view, and remove keys • Startup Scripts — manage automation scripts NETWORK TOOLS Keep your networking setup visible and organized: • VPCs — view networks and create new VPCs • Firewalls — manage groups and rules • DNS — manage domains and records • Load Balancers — inspect configuration and forwarding rules • Reserved IPs — view, manage, and attach addresses • BGP — review network configuration • CDN Pull and Push Zones — view zone details STORAGE AND BACKUPS Track the data services attached to your infrastructure: • Block Storage — view, create, attach, and detach volumes • Snapshots — list, create, and restore • Backups — review backup status • Object Storage — view storage resources • Container Registry — inspect registries • Databases, File Systems, and Storage Gateways — view account resources BILLING WITHOUT GUESSWORK Vultry makes cloud spend easier to understand. Review current charges, invoices, payment history, and a monthly forecast so you can catch surprises before the end of the billing cycle. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your Vultr API key is stored in the iOS Keychain and is used only to communicate with the Vultr API. Vultry does not run a proxy server for your account data. Optional Face ID or Touch ID lock adds another layer of protection when you return to the app. DESIGNED FOR MOBILE CLOUD WORK Vultry uses a fast, native-feeling interface with large navigation titles, searchable lists, pull-to-refresh, clean detail screens, and guided create flows for common tasks. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU NEED MORE Start with the included free access and upgrade to Vultry Pro when you want unlimited resource visibility and management. REQUIREMENTS Vultry requires a Vultr account with API access enabled. Create a personal access token in your Vultr account, paste it into Vultry, and start managing your cloud. Vultry is an independent app built for Vultr users and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vultr. Terms of Use: https://vultryapp.com/terms/

Screenshots

MobileCLI4 screens
Vultry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vultry at fortnightly against MobileCLI's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. MobileCLI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Vultry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileCLI ships an update monthly, Vultry fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MobileCLI versus Vultry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileCLIVultry
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander KniggeKristof Kowalski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MobileCLI

Subscriptions1
  • Files Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Files Premium (Lifetime)$29.99
2 purchases

Vultry

Subscriptions2
  • Vultry Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Vultry Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is MobileCLI free?
MobileCLI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vultry free?
Vultry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MobileCLI or Vultry have ads?
Neither MobileCLI nor Vultry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileCLI or Vultry?
MobileCLI ships an update monthly, and Vultry fortnightly. Most recently, MobileCLI was updated on November 5, 2026 and Vultry on October 31, 2026.

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