Best MLX Companion alternatives: apps like MLX Companion

Whether you want more options like MLX Companion or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to MLX Companion

Crystl: AI Orchestration by Christopher Bolton

conduct an orchestra of agents

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Whatcode by Simone Gauli

AI coding Agent for OpenCode

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

NodePass by Argsment Limited

Worth Considering

Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI

5.0(4 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This open-source network tunneling solution provides enterprise-grade TCP/UDP connectivity with an all-in-one architecture. It offers zero-configuration deployment, intelligent connection pooling, and tiered TLS encryption for complex network scenarios. Designed for DevOps and system administrators.

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Agentic coding on the go

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MLXHub: Local AI & LLM Server

Private offline chat & tools

Run AI models locally on deviceDistributed inference across devices (experimental)Chat with LLMs and VLMs

Run powerful AI language models privately on your iPhone or iPad. Your data stays on your device, with options for distributed inference across multiple devices and a local LAN server for API access.

(10)

freemium

Terminal, SSH & Serial Client

Core Shell

Full-featured terminal emulatorOpenSSH compatibleKeychain integration

This app provides a powerful terminal emulator and SSH client for efficient host management. It offers robust features like OpenSSH compatibility, automatic reconnection, and customizable themes. Premium features include unlimited connections and cross-device profile syncing.

free with in-app purchases

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Hermes Conduit

Mobile client for Hermes

Continue desktop sessionsStream responses in real-timeRich text and code rendering

This mobile client allows you to connect to a Hermes agent gateway from your iPhone. It provides a touch-first interface for conversations, monitoring, and controlling agent workflows away from your desktop. Supports rich text, file attachments, and detailed session management.

(35)

free

Happier - Remote Claude, Codex

OpenCode, Pi, Grok coding app

Collaborative coding sessionsSupport for multiple AI providersPersistent and resumable sessions

This app acts as a secure bridge for AI coding agents, allowing you to run and continue sessions from your computer on your phone. It supports collaboration, reliable session resuming, and full history access with end-to-end encryption.

(15)

free

OpenCode + speech-to-text

WhisperCode

Desktop-class coding experience on mobileIntegrated speech-to-textOpen-source project

This app brings a desktop-class coding experience to mobile devices, enhanced with advanced speech-to-text capabilities. Code on the go with an open-source solution designed for seamless mobile integration.

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free

Visual Claude: Vibe Code

by Diep Huu Kha

Professional code editor with syntax highlightingAI assistant for code analysis and optimizationMulti-tab file management

A mobile IDE offering a professional code editor with syntax highlighting and multi-tab management. Includes an AI assistant for code analysis, debugging, and optimization, plus GitHub integration for seamless source control.

free with in-app purchases

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