Comparison

HB Code vs MiniVibe

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

Head to head
About

HB Code

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Follow and steer Claude Code and Codex from your iPhone. HB Code connects to HB Code Desktop on your computer. Your desktop runs the coding agent and does the work. Your iPhone shows the same session, live, and sends your next message. What sets HB Code apart: - Two agents, one app. Pick Claude Code or Codex when you create a session. - Every step opens. Tap a command, command output, file read, file change, diff, or tool call and see exactly what the agent ran, read, or changed. Sub-agent threads are included. - Your own desktop does the work. HB Code Desktop runs on Mac and Windows. Claude Code and Codex sessions run on both. Open HB Code Desktop and enable Mobile access. Then add a project, create a session, and send instructions from your iPhone. Continue the same work in either app. What you can do on iPhone: - Pick a project and session on your desktop - Add a project from a folder on the connected desktop - Create a Claude Code or Codex session, or open an existing one - Follow the session live while the agent works - Send a message, or queue a follow-up while the agent is busy - Dictate a message instead of typing it - Pick the model and reasoning settings for supported sessions - Browse project files on your desktop - Open write-ups with diagrams, Markdown, media, and file previews - Play spoken walkthroughs as audio - Review git changes and diffs - Get an alert when the agent finishes, and open the matching session from it - See the reconnect state when your desktop or network changes How it works: 1. Install and open HB Code Desktop from https://www.hbcode.ai/downloads on your Mac or Windows PC. 2. Sign in on desktop and iPhone with the same account and region. On desktop, enable Mobile access. 3. Pick your desktop in the iPhone app. Add or select a project, then create or open a session. 4. Work in either app and continue the same project and session on the other. Your desktop runs the agent and every command. Your files stay on your desktop. Your iPhone sends your requests through the authenticated HB Code relay. It doesn't run a second agent or stream your screen. Codex sessions use your own ChatGPT subscription, through OpenAI's Codex App Server. Claude Code sessions use your own Claude account. HB Code doesn't sell or include Codex or Claude access. Spoken walkthroughs use your own Gemini API key. Requirements: - HB Code Desktop on your Mac or Windows PC - An internet connection for your account and the relay Review generated changes and AI output before you use them. HB Code is an independent app and is not affiliated with Anthropic or OpenAI. Claude Code is a trademark of Anthropic. Codex is a trademark of OpenAI. Terms of Service: https://www.hbcode.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.hbcode.ai/privacy

About

MiniVibe

Control AI coding sessions remotely from your phone. Approve tool executions, send prompts, and view real-time output across multiple machines. Offers optional end-to-end encryption for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Remote control of AI coding sessions
  • Approve/deny tool executions
  • Send messages and prompts
  • View real-time session output
  • Manage multiple machines
  • Optional end-to-end encryption
Features
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MiniVibe is the mobile companion app for vibe coding — giving you remote control of your AI coding sessions from anywhere. Never miss a permission prompt again. Whether you're away from your desk, on the couch, or monitoring a server across the world, MiniVibe keeps you connected to Claude Code. REMOTE CONTROL • Approve or deny tool executions from your phone • Send messages and prompts to Claude • View real-time session output and responses • Attach images and screenshots for visual context MULTI-MACHINE SUPPORT • Manage Claude Code sessions across multiple machines • Run vibe-agent on EC2 instances, dev servers, or home machines • Start new sessions remotely from your phone • See all your machines in one place SECURITY FIRST • Optional end-to-end encryption — your code stays private • Sign in securely with Google • Zero-knowledge option: we can't read your encrypted sessions EASY SETUP 1. Install the CLI: npm install -g minivibe 2. Sign in: vibe login 3. Start coding: vibe "your task" 4. Control from your phone REQUIREMENTS • Claude Code installed on your computer • Node.js 18 or later • Google account for sign-in MiniVibe is perfect for developers who: • Work across multiple machines • Want mobile notifications for permission prompts • Need to approve commands while away from keyboard • Value privacy with E2E encryption Get started in under a minute. Download MiniVibe and take control of Claude Code from anywhere. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@minivibeapp.com

Screenshots

HB Code4 screens
MiniVibe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MiniVibe at none against HB Code's 3. MiniVibe also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. HB Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MiniVibe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HB Code versus MiniVibe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHB CodeMiniVibe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhelpful bits GmbHDayong Huang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HB Code

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
None

MiniVibe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HB Code free?
HB Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiniVibe free?
MiniVibe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HB Code or MiniVibe have ads?
Neither HB Code nor MiniVibe shows ads.

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