Comparison

ViSH vs AI Coding Focus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ViSH

Features
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ViSH turns your iPad into a portable, local ARM64 Linux workspace. Run Alpine Linux or Ubuntu 24.04 in a touch-friendly terminal, use AI coding CLIs, manage project files, or connect to remote servers over SSH. Your local Linux environment runs without a remote server. ViSH requires an auto-renewing subscription (yearly or monthly) and offers a 7-day free trial. All features described below require an active subscription. AI coding wherever you are Install terminal tools such as Claude Code and Codex to explore code, write scripts, and refactor projects on iPad. Bring your own account or API key and configure your environment with guided setup. Use apk on Alpine Linux or apt on Ubuntu 24.04. Install Git, OpenSSH, Node.js, npm, pnpm, nano, ripgrep, tmux, and common build tools as needed. Manage files beside your terminal The session file browser lets you browse local Linux or SSH server directories, view file details, import files and folders, create directories, and delete multiple items. Insert selected file paths directly into the terminal to save typing. Keep multiple Linux filesystems, download supported systems or import your own archives, and switch which one boots. Each filesystem retains its login user, boot command, and setup state. Export tar.gz archives or browse all filesystems from a single ViSH location in the Files app. Flexible SSH connections and protected keys Save SSH servers with password or key authentication, jump hosts, port forwarding, keep-alive, and automatic tab reconnection. On supported devices, create Secure Enclave SSH keys whose private keys stay inside secure hardware. Optionally require Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode when using a key. You can also import existing keys. Secure Enclave keys remain on the device where they were created. Built for terminal work on iPad Use multiple terminal tabs and long-press + to choose a local or SSH tab. Side panels bring files, shortcut keys, appearance, voice input, and SSH tools beside your main terminal workspace. Make it your own with a phosphor-amber interface, 505 terminal themes with live previews, and coding fonts with glyph previews. Pinch to resize text, pin the shortcut bar, use sticky modifiers and command snippets, mirror the terminal in Picture in Picture, and open Linux links in Safari. Connect serial hardware Connect compatible Bluetooth serial adapters to Linux with modem controls and optional local RFC 2217 access. Settings includes device compatibility information and guidance for an ESP32 bridge to help you choose a connection method. 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 require your own account or API key with those services and may require 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

About

AI Coding Focus

This app helps developers stay focused by blocking distracting applications when their AI coding agent is active or requires attention. It allows controlled breaks and ensures users are notified when their code is ready for review, preventing workflow interruptions.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps during AI coding
  • Get notified when AI agent needs input
  • Controlled break time
  • Integrates with AI coding plugins
  • Uses Apple Screen Time controls
Features
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Vibez is a focus app for developers who vibe code with AI agents. When your coding agent is working, you can take a break, check your apps, or scroll without constantly wondering if it is done yet. When the agent finishes or needs your input, Vibez blocks your distracting apps so you come back to the code. No more losing 30 minutes after a “quick” check. No more forgetting your agent was waiting. No more breaking your flow because you had to babysit the terminal. Vibez connects with plugins for Claude Code and Codex, then uses Apple Screen Time controls to shield distracting apps at the exact moment your attention is needed again. Use Vibez to: • Scroll while your AI coding agent works • Get pulled back when it needs review, approval, or input • Block distracting apps when the task is ready • Stay in the loop without staring at your terminal • Turn AI coding downtime into controlled break time Built for developers, vibe coders, and anyone using coding agents as part of their workflow. Let the agent cook. Vibez will bring you back.

Screenshots

ViSH4 screens
AI Coding Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AI Coding Focus at none against ViSH's 2. AI Coding Focus also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). ViSH's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.4). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ViSH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. AI Coding Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViSH ships an update fortnightly, AI Coding Focus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ViSH versus AI Coding Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViSHAI Coding Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer武汉小强科技有限责任公司Jinhe Zhao

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ViSH

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

AI Coding Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ViSH free?
ViSH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Coding Focus free?
AI Coding Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ViSH or AI Coding Focus have ads?
Neither ViSH nor AI Coding Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViSH or AI Coding Focus?
ViSH ships an update fortnightly, and AI Coding Focus every 3 days. Most recently, ViSH was updated on October 13, 2026 and AI Coding Focus on September 22, 2026.

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