Comparison

Vicoa vs Codex Relay

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

Head to head
About

Vicoa

This app allows developers to seamlessly continue AI coding sessions across multiple devices. Receive instant alerts for AI agent input and stay productive while away from your desk.

Highlights
  • Cross-device session continuity
  • Instant AI agent alerts
  • Real-time agent updates
  • Seamless workflow integration
  • Simple setup and sync
Features
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Vicoa (Vicoa Code Anywhere) is the best agentic IDE for running Claude Code, Codex, and other coding agents in parallel on any device. Start coding on your laptop, continue seamlessly on your phone or tablet, and never miss an important moment when your AI agent needs your input. Vicoa was built for developers who want to stay in flow even when they step away from their desk. Whether you’re waiting for a build, running a long task, or need to approve an agent’s next step, Vicoa keeps you connected. Key Features: • Continue Claude Code sessions across laptop, mobile, and tablet • Get instant alerts when your AI agent needs clarification or has finished a task • Pick up right where you left off, even if your laptop is running a long process • See live updates from your agent in real time • Simple setup – connect once and stay in sync How It Works: 1. Install the Vicoa CLI on your terminal 2. Sign in to authorize the terminal 3. Start a Claude Code session as usual and switch between devices at any time Perfect for developers who: • Step away from their desk but want to stay productive • Run long-running AI tasks that need occasional input • Work flexibly across laptop, tablet, and phone • Want to code from the couch, coffee shop, or on the go Vicoa is your companion for Claude Code and Codex – designed to keep you in control and your workflow uninterrupted, wherever you are. Download Vicoa and start vibe coding anywhere anytime! Terms of Use: https://vicoa.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://vicoa.ai/privacy We value your feedback and suggestions. Connect with us: Email: hi@vicoa.ai

About

Codex Relay

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
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Codex Relay brings your Codex workflow to your phone. Connect to your local Codex Relay server and keep track of active threads, responses, approvals, and workspace activity without staying at your desk. Send follow-up prompts, review assistant output, attach images for context, and respond when Codex needs input before it can continue. Built for developers who use Codex as part of real work, Codex Relay keeps the mobile experience focused, fast, and close to the terminal workflow. Key features: - Follow Codex conversations from your phone - Send prompts and follow-up instructions - Respond to approval and input requests - Attach images as context - Review workspace and thread activity - Manage connected relay server state - Check usage - Designed for local developer workflows Codex Relay requires a running Codex Relay server on your computer. Start the server with `npx codex-relay@latest`, then connect your device over your local network. GitHub: https://github.com/gronxb/codex-relay Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vicoa4 screens
Codex Relay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codex Relay at none against Vicoa's 10. Codex Relay also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 58%) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). Vicoa's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vicoa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Codex Relay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Vicoa against 4.2 for Codex Relay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Vicoa's written reviews are positive against 71% of Codex Relay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vicoa ships an update every 4 days, Codex Relay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Vicoa versus Codex Relay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVicoaCodex Relay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26 ratings) — better4.2 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2654 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#75 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB111 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBetterBitKang Sungyu

Customer experience

Vicoa

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

Codex Relay

All ratings54 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Vicoa

Subscriptions8
  • Unlimited$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited$12.991 Month
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  • Unlimited (Yearly)$69.991 Year
  • Unlimited2 variants$89.991 Year
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Unlimited2 variants$119.991 Year
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

Codex Relay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vicoa free?
Vicoa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codex Relay free?
Codex Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vicoa or Codex Relay?
Vicoa is rated higher. Vicoa averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Codex Relay averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.
Do Vicoa or Codex Relay have ads?
Neither Vicoa nor Codex Relay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vicoa or Codex Relay?
Vicoa ships an update every 4 days, and Codex Relay fortnightly. Most recently, Vicoa was updated on September 10, 2026 and Codex Relay on September 21, 2026.

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