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xtty vs Firstfruits

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xtty compared with Firstfruits
Detailxtty logo xttyFirstfruits logo Firstfruits
What it doesSpend your time on the work, not the terminal Bible time earns screen time
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree with 7-day Pro trial; xtty Pro US$29.90 one-time purchase, no subscription, activates up to 2 Macs Not given
Key features
  • Metal GPU-accelerated terminal rendering on macOS, as fast as Ghostty
  • Password autofill from macOS Keychain for configured prompts
  • Saved remote-machine list with direct connections, batch connections, and jump hosts
  • Duplicate Tab with same SSH host and remote working directory in independent session
  • Broadcast keyboard input to selected panes
  • Status and notifications for supported coding agents including Claude Code and Codex
  • File transfer with sz and rz inside terminal workflow
  • Local shell sessions with tabs, split panes, search, themes, fonts, and customizable keybindings
  • System OpenSSH configuration and keys support
  • Command palette for finding actions and saved SSH profiles
  • Automatic Bible app time tracking across YouVersion, Logos, Olive Tree, Dwell and other apps
  • Credit-based app unlock system: 5 minutes reading earns 1 credit
  • Adjustable credit exchange rate: 15, 20 or 30 minutes per credit
  • 8-credit daily cap with progressive thresholds at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 minutes
  • Manual timer for paper Bible reading and prayer
  • Emergency unlock providing 30 minutes access without penalty
  • Complete privacy: no account, server, or network requests
  • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases
What makes it different
  • Metal GPU-accelerated rendering as fast as Ghostty for local terminal performance
  • Built-in SSH workflows that reduce repeated steps without replacing existing OpenSSH setup
  • Credentials stay secure in macOS Keychain with no account or email verification required
  • Native macOS integration with familiar controls and Metal GPU rendering
  • No data collection or server infrastructure—all data stays on your device
  • Works with your existing Bible app without requiring a switch
  • Genuinely free with no hidden tiers or business model
  • Exchange-based model encouraging discipline rather than hard restrictions
  • Includes manual timer for accountability without screen time
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last check2 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)2318
Referring domains (Majestic)127

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