VibeTerm vs amux
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.
amux
Manage multiple AI agent sessions simultaneously from your mobile device. Monitor real-time progress, coordinate tasks with a shared board, and access session details. This tool is designed for developers and teams working with AI agents.
- Real-time agent session dashboard
- Shared Kanban board for task coordination
- Session peek for live terminal output
- Integrated notes and CRM
- Connects to self-hosted or cloud instances
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amux is an agent multiplexer — run dozens of Claude Code sessions in parallel and manage them from your phone. Features: - Real-time dashboard showing all running agent sessions - Shared kanban board for task coordination between agents - Session peek — view live terminal output from any agent - Notes and CRM built in - Works with self-hosted amux (via Tailscale or local network) and cloud.amux.io Run amux from your Linux or Mac server, or use the managed cloud version. This app connects to your amux instance over HTTPS, giving you full mobile access to your agent fleet. Requirements: - A running amux server (self-hosted or cloud.amux.io) - For self-hosted: Tailscale or local network access to your server Open source at github.com/mixpeek/amux
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Verdict
VibeTerm and amux are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | VibeTerm | amux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yuzuru Honda | ethan steininger |
In-app purchases
VibeTerm
No in-app purchases
amux
No in-app purchases
