# Waycar — Coding agents over SSH & Mosh

> Remote terminal and coding agent management for Mac/Linux on iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Otreva, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waycar/id6815881853 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Otreva, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/910642436)
- Category: Developer Tools, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Waycar?

Waycar is an iPhone and iPad app for the coding agents and shells running on your own Mac or Linux computer. It connects over Mosh or SSH, lists every session with the ones waiting for you on top, and lets you read, reply to and start them from wherever you are.

WHAT YOU NEED
A Mac or Linux computer you own or rent and can reach over SSH, running herdr (a free, open-source terminal workspace, herdr.dev) or tmux 3.2 or later. Your commands, agents and code run on that computer. Waycar shows its terminal text, replies and files on your device, like any SSH app.

HOW IT WORKS
- Add a computer by address, user and password or an on-device key, or scan a Pairing Code.
- The Console lists every agent and shell on every computer. The ones that need you come first.
- Open one to follow its terminal live. Reply by typing or by dictating.
- Start a new agent or shell in any workspace, on a fresh git worktree if you like.

CHAT MODE
Turn on Chat Mode when you start Claude Code, Codex, omp, pi or OpenCode, and the agent opens as a simple chat: your messages, its replies and a line saying what it's doing. Tap Allow or Cancel when it asks. Images and videos it shows you appear above its reply. Touch and hold the Waycar icon and tap New Chat to start one right away.

HERDR OR TMUX
Already use tmux? Keep it. Your tmux sessions show up as workspaces, and you can start, open, message, rename and close agents from your phone. Run both? Everything appears in one list.

ALSO IN WAYCAR
- Mosh with automatic SSH fallback, so sessions survive network changes and sleep.
- Closed Sessions: agents that ended in the last 30 days stay listed, and you can resume them.
- Dictation in the Composer, on device, with a live waveform.
- AI Usage: if CodexBar is installed on your computer, Waycar shows how much of each AI account's session and weekly limit is left.
- iCloud sync of your hosts, keys and settings through end-to-end encrypted iCloud Keychain.
- Notifications and Live Activities when an agent is blocked or done (needs Waycar's free tools on your computer).
- Jump hosts, photo and file attachments over SFTP, Ghostty terminal rendering and iPad keyboard shortcuts.

FREE AND WAYCAR PRO
Waycar is free to download with 10 Launches in any rolling 30 days. A Launch is starting a new agent or shell from Waycar, resuming a closed agent, or starting an agent by typing its command in a Waycar shell. Opening and reading sessions that are already running never counts. Every feature works on the free tier.

Waycar Pro removes the Launch limit. It costs $5/month or $40/year in the US, and prices in other countries are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price and period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings.

PRIVACY
No sign-up and no Waycar account. Terminal content goes straight between your device and your computer. Usage analytics are sent only if you agree. AI Summaries stay off until you turn them on.

herdr is an independent open-source project. Claude and Claude Code are trademarks of Anthropic, PBC. Codex and OpenAI are trademarks of OpenAI. Waycar is not affiliated with or endorsed by herdr, tmux, Ghostty, CodexBar, Anthropic or OpenAI.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://waycar.dev/privacy

## Key features

- Remote SSH/Mosh connection
- Manage coding agents and shells
- Live terminal session viewing
- Dictation for replies
- AI agent chat mode
- tmux integration
- iCloud sync for settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waycar Pro Yearly | $40.00 | per year |
| Waycar Pro Monthly | $5.00 | per month |


## Is Waycar safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Waycar.

## Is Waycar legit?

Waycar has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Waycar is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Waycar

### What is Waycar?

Waycar is an iPhone and iPad app that allows you to connect to and control coding agents and shells running on your Mac or Linux computer via Mosh or SSH. It displays terminal text and allows you to interact with your remote sessions.

### What do I need to use Waycar?

You need a Mac or Linux computer accessible via SSH, running herdr or tmux 3.2 or later. Your commands and code execute on your computer, while Waycar displays the terminal output on your device.

### How does Waycar handle AI agents?

When using AI agents like Claude Code or Codex, Waycar can enter a 'Chat Mode' that presents the interaction as a simple chat interface. It shows your messages, the agent's replies, and any images or videos it generates.

### Can I use my existing tmux sessions with Waycar?

Yes, Waycar integrates with tmux. Your existing tmux sessions will appear as workspaces within Waycar, allowing you to manage, open, and message agents directly from your phone.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Waycar?

The free version of Waycar allows for 10 'Launches' within any rolling 30-day period. A Launch is defined as starting a new agent or shell, or resuming a closed agent. Opening and reading existing sessions does not count towards this limit.

### How much does Waycar Pro cost?

Waycar Pro is available via subscription. In the US, it costs $5 per month or $40 per year. Prices in other countries are displayed in the app before purchase. Payment is handled through your Apple Account.

### How do I cancel my Waycar Pro subscription?

You can manage or cancel your Waycar Pro subscription at any time within your Apple Account settings. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Does Waycar have ads?

No, Waycar does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use with certain limitations, and offers an optional paid subscription for full access.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-10-14

No release notes.

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