Comparison

Lasso Technologies Programmer vs AFK Remote

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

Head to head
About

Lasso Technologies Programmer

Features
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Lasso is an IOT Services Company that builds solutions that empower companies to decide and execute within fluid operating conditions. Lasso combines web-based software with multiple wireless technologies such as GPS, Wi-Fi, Cellular and RFID to deliver actionable data to the field or office. This information allows companies to not only see where their assets are always but to take preventative measures, increase utilization, and optimize their usage.

About

AFK Remote

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AFK is a remote desktop app that connects your iPhone to your Mac — built specifically for AI-assisted development. Modern coding is about directing AI agents, reviewing their output, and verifying results. AFK lets you do this from anywhere: your couch, your bed, or your favorite coffee shop. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free macOS companion app (AFK Host) 2. Pair your iPhone once 3. Connect anytime over WiFi or cellular 4. Voice-command your AI tools and watch the magic happen VOICE-FIRST DESIGN Typing prompts on a phone keyboard is painful. AFK uses push-to-talk voice input optimized for natural language instructions. Just hold, speak your command, and release. Your words go straight to Claude Code, Cursor, or any AI tool you're using. INSTANT WINDOW SWITCHING Vibe coding means jumping between apps — terminal, browser, simulator, diff viewer. AFK gives you quick-switch buttons to instantly focus the window you need. No squinting at a shrunken desktop or hunting for tiny window edges. LOW LATENCY STREAMING WebRTC peer-to-peer connection means everything feels immediate. Scrolling, tapping, voice — no lag, no stutter. Works great on WiFi and surprisingly well on cellular. YOUR REAL ENVIRONMENT This isn't a sandboxed cloud IDE. It's your actual Mac — your configs, your tools, your local databases, your running services. Everything you've set up, accessible from your pocket. WORKS WITH ANY AI TOOL • Claude Code • Cursor • GitHub Copilot • Windsurf • Aider • VS Code • Xcode • Terminal • Any app on your Mac FEATURES • Push-to-talk voice transcription • Touch-optimized virtual keyboard • Sticky modifier keys (Cmd, Option, Control) • Customizable shortcut grid • Smart window management • Paste from iOS clipboard • Gesture support • Secure device pairing • No account required REQUIREMENTS • macOS companion app (AFK Host) - free download from afk.dev • Works over any network after pairing PRIVACY AFK remote access directly and encrypted to your Mac with no servers in between. Device credentials are stored securely. Perfect for developers who want to stay productive without being chained to their desk. Code review from the couch. Run tests from the kitchen. Ship features from anywhere.

Screenshots

Lasso Technologies Programmer4 screens
AFK Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lasso Technologies Programmer at 13.0 against AFK Remote's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Lasso Technologies Programmer versus AFK Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLasso Technologies ProgrammerAFK Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLasso TechnologiesBookhead LTD

In-app purchases

None

Lasso Technologies Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

AFK Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lasso Technologies Programmer free?
Lasso Technologies Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFK Remote free?
AFK Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lasso Technologies Programmer or AFK Remote have ads?
Neither Lasso Technologies Programmer nor AFK Remote shows ads.

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