Script vs VibeTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Script
Write and execute JavaScript and TypeScript code directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app offers a clutter-free environment with syntax highlighting and customizable settings for efficient coding on the go.
- Write and run JavaScript & TypeScript
- File management (create, rename, delete)
- Syntax highlighting
- Customizable editor settings
- Light and dark mode
- Full iPad support
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Script is a clean, focused editor for writing and running JavaScript and TypeScript on iPhone and iPad. Write code, run it, and see the output — all without leaving the app. No accounts, no setup, no clutter. Just open it and start coding. What you can do: - Write and run JavaScript & TypeScript on device - Create, rename, and delete files - Syntax highlighting for JavaScript and Typescript - Customize editor settings - Switch between light and dark mode - Full iPad support Whether you're testing an idea on the go, learning JavaScript or TypeScript, or just want a lightweight editor that's always in your pocket — Script keeps things simple and focused on the code.
VibeTerm
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VibeTerm is a remote terminal client for developers who use AI coding assistant CLI tools on macOS. Control and monitor your AI coding sessions running on your Mac directly from your iPhone - approve prompts, review outputs, and manage terminal sessions while away from your desk. FEATURES - Host Management: Register Mac hosts via QR code or manual setup - Real-time Monitoring: See AI session status instantly - Secure SSH: ED25519 key authentication - Full Terminal: Complete terminal emulation - Quick Approvals: Custom keyboard optimized for y/n responses NEW: OPENCLAW INTEGRATION - Chat with your AI assistant directly from iPhone - Sci-fi themed chat interface with history - Voice input and TTS output for hands-free operation - Optional feature - disabled by default SETUP Requires SSH access to your Mac and a companion status bar helper app for session monitoring. PRIVACY All connections are direct between your iPhone and Mac. No external servers. No data collection. No third-party AI services are contacted by VibeTerm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VibeTerm at every 2 days against Script's monthly. VibeTerm also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Script ships an update monthly, VibeTerm every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Script | VibeTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas Glidden | Yuzuru Honda |
In-app purchases
Script
No in-app purchases
VibeTerm
No in-app purchases









