VibeTerm vs Lobsy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Lobsy
This native iOS app provides on-call engineers with fast, mobile access to gateway health, activity, and administrative workflows. It offers real-time dashboards, live activity feeds, session controls, and secure configuration management for efficient production operations.
- Real-time gateway dashboard
- Live activity feed with diagnostics
- Session workflows with controls
- Model visibility and management
- Admin tools for approvals and devices
- Secure configuration management
- Multiple connection profiles
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Lobsy is a native iOS operator console for OpenClaw Gateway. Built for on-call engineers and operators, Lobsy gives you fast access to gateway health, activity, sessions, models, and admin workflows without needing a desktop. Key features: Real-time gateway dashboard with connection status and operational signals Live activity feed with structured diagnostics for troubleshooting Session workflows with history, messaging, and run stop controls Model visibility and default/fallback management Admin tools for approvals, paired devices, and gateway version info Safer config management with validation-first editing flow Multiple connection profiles for LAN, VPN, and remote setups Flexible transport modes with explicit security controls Profile-scoped auth handling with secure iOS Keychain storage Lobsy is designed for production operations: Clear error and reconnect behavior Strong secret-handling defaults Operator-first UI for quick decisions under pressure Roadmap (planned improvements): Config rollback with revision history Expanded skills management workflows Richer audit trails for admin actions App-level UI regression coverage and reliability hardening Optional read-only monitoring mode Push notifications for critical operational events
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VibeTerm at every 2 days against Lobsy's every 2 months. 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.
VibeTerm ships an update every 2 days, Lobsy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VibeTerm | Lobsy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuzuru Honda | Pedro Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
VibeTerm
No in-app purchases
Lobsy
No in-app purchases









