# Apps Connect vs Codex Relay

The clearest difference is rating: Apps Connect at 4.4 against Codex Relay's 4.2. Apps Connect also leads on chart position (#14 vs #82) and device support (4 vs 2). Codex Relay's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 61%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Apps Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Apps Connect's written reviews are positive against 71% of Codex Relay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, Codex Relay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apps Connect | Codex Relay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878/reviews)** | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-relay-remote-codex-app/id6764463488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **130** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #82 |
| Size | 148 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CITY OF THE SKY NETWORK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643688880) | [Kang Sungyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895791948) |

## What reviewers say

### Apps Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apps-connect/id1643688878)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a one-click connection to various proxy protocols like Shadowsocks, Vmess, and Trojan. It offers a lighter, simpler interface with custom themes and aims for faster, more secure connections.

**Highlights:** One-click connection, Supports multiple proxy protocols, Lighter and simpler interface, Customizable themes, Faster connection speeds, Secure kernel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codex Relay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-relay-remote-codex-app/id6764463488)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Codex workflow remotely from your phone. Track active threads, send prompts, review output, and respond to requests. Designed for developers to stay connected to their work without being at their desk.

**Highlights:** Follow Codex conversations remotely, Send prompts and follow-up instructions, Respond to approval and input requests, Attach images for context, Review workspace and thread activity, Manage relay server state, Check usage statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apps Connect free?

Apps Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codex Relay free?

Codex Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Apps Connect or Codex Relay?

Apps Connect is rated higher. Apps Connect averages 4.4 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Codex Relay averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.

### Do Apps Connect or Codex Relay have ads?

Neither Apps Connect nor Codex Relay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apps Connect or Codex Relay?

Apps Connect ships an update monthly, and Codex Relay fortnightly. Most recently, Apps Connect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Codex Relay on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Apps Connect or Codex Relay?

Apps Connect currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Codex Relay at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*