Mossh vs ViSH

Mossh is an SSH terminal optimized for Codex, Claude Code, and remote AI coding workflows on iPhone. Connect to your remote development machine, attach to tmux, and keep long-running coding agent sessions available when you step away from your desk. Mossh is built for terminal-heavy work where readable diffs, logs, prompts, and command output matter. Save your SSH hosts, connect with a password or a generated key, and work in a terminal designed for mobile AI coding sessions. Mossh keeps the core workflow direct: open a host, trust the server key, continue your Codex or Claude Code session, paste safely, and get back to work. What you can do: - Save SSH host profiles with host, port, username, authentication method, TERM, startup directory, and tmux settings. - Connect with password authentication or an Ed25519 key generated and stored on your device. - Verify host keys before trusting a new or changed server. - Keep Codex, Claude Code, and shell sessions ready with tmux-friendly defaults. - Switch between multiple remote coding tabs and reconnect when needed. - Use readable terminal themes for code diffs, logs, prompts, and agent output. - Send common commands from a customizable terminal command panel. - Upload selected images or videos to the active SSH session and paste the remote file path. Mossh Pro is a one-time purchase. It unlocks unlimited hosts, up to 10 terminal tabs, unlimited custom commands, media upload, and the full terminal theme collection. The free version includes the core SSH workflow with limited hosts and one active terminal tab. Mossh does not include ads, analytics, or third-party tracking. Host profiles stay on your device, and passwords and generated private keys are stored in the iOS Keychain.

ViSH turns your iPad into a portable, local ARM64 Linux workspace — run Alpine Linux or Ubuntu 24.04 in a terminal designed for touch, with a phosphor-amber interface, 505 color themes with live previews, and a shortcut key bar built for real CLI work. Keep multiple Linux filesystems side by side, switch which one boots, import or export root filesystem archives, and browse every filesystem from a single ViSH location in Files. No remote server is required. ViSH requires an auto-renewing subscription (yearly or monthly) after a 7-day free trial. Everything described below — the Linux terminal, AI coding CLIs, side panels, SSH tools, and the Setup Guide — requires an active subscription. Run AI coding CLIs directly on your iPad. Install Claude Code and Codex to pair-program, refactor, and explore codebases right from the terminal. Bring your own account or API key, pick your model, and configure everything through a guided setup. A complete terminal toolchain: • Alpine Linux with apk or Ubuntu 24.04 with apt • Git, SSH, and the OpenSSH client for cloning, committing, and remote work • Node.js, npm, and pnpm for JavaScript and TypeScript projects • Editors (nano), fast search (ripgrep), tmux, and common build tools • Claude Code, Codex, and other terminal coding agents Filesystems, SSH, and hardware: • Download supported filesystems or import your own archive • Keep separate login users, boot commands, and setup state for each filesystem • Export any filesystem as a tar.gz archive • Save SSH servers with password or key authentication, jump hosts, port forwarding, keep-alive, and automatic tab reconnection • Connect Bluetooth serial adapters to Linux, with modem controls and optional local RFC 2217 access Designed for iPad: • Multi-tab terminal sessions; long-press + to choose a local or SSH tab • Pinch to resize terminal text, mirror the terminal in Picture in Picture, and open guest links in Safari • A pinnable shortcut key bar with sticky modifiers and command snippets • 505 terminal themes in a live gallery, plus coding fonts with glyph previews • Side panels for Keys, Appearance, Voice input, and SSH • A guided Setup Guide for hostname, package mirrors, environment variables, and tools • SSH key management and config editing Great for: • Mobile development and quick fixes on the go • Remote maintenance over SSH • Running AI coding CLI sessions away from your laptop • Learning Linux and the command line Notes: All app features require an active ViSH subscription after the 7-day free trial. Some Linux features are limited by the iOS sandbox. Third-party tools such as Claude Code and Codex also require your own account or API key with those services, which may involve a separate paid plan purchased outside ViSH. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vishapp.dev/privacy