VibeTerm vs Hunch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
Hunch
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Hunch is your quiet second mind. It does not nag and it does not interrupt โ it watches how your days run, learns your patterns and connects what belongs together: the half-forgotten project from last week with the thing you are working on right now. And when the moment is right, it leaves you a hunch that feels like your own thought. You talk to Hunch however suits you: by chat, by voice, or through your own channels. It connects to your computers and gets real work done when you ask โ while keeping everything with you: your memory, your identity and your data stay on your devices. No foreign storage, no mandatory cloud. Hunch โ it watches, connects, and whispers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VibeTerm at every 2 days against Hunch's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, Hunch every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VibeTerm | Hunch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yuzuru Honda | Dominik Schenkel |
In-app purchases
VibeTerm
No in-app purchases
Hunch
No in-app purchases









