Comparison

PlanToCode vs Boxes.dev

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

Head to head
About

PlanToCode

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PlanToCode for iOS connects to PlanToCode Desktop so you can work with the same local projects and coding-agent sessions from iPhone, Mac, or Windows. Open PlanToCode Desktop and enable Mobile access. Then add a project, create a session, send instructions, inspect files, and review diffs from iPhone. Continue the same work in either app. PlanToCode uses the OpenAI/Codex account and subscription you connect. Your existing OpenAI/Codex plan supplies coding-agent access; PlanToCode does not bundle or replace it. Use iPhone and desktop to work with the same projects and sessions: - Add a project from a folder on the connected desktop - Create a coding-agent session or open an existing one - Continue workspace chat with text, dictation, queued follow-ups, and completion alerts - Pick model and reasoning settings for supported sessions - Browse project files from the selected desktop - Preview Markdown, Mermaid diagrams, media, files, and git diff details - Review git changes and patch details - Open agent notifications directly into the matching desktop, project, session, and agent chat - See reconnect state when the desktop or network changes How it works: 1. Install and open PlanToCode Desktop from https://plantocode.com/downloads on your Mac or Windows computer. 2. Sign in on desktop and iOS with the same account and region. On desktop, enable Mobile access. 3. Pick the connected desktop in the iOS 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. The desktop runs the agent and owns access to local repositories. The iOS app creates and controls projects and sessions through the authenticated PlanToCode relay. Requirements: - PlanToCode Desktop on your host computer - Internet connectivity for account and device relay Review generated changes and AI output before using them. Terms of Service: https://plantocode.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://plantocode.com/privacy

About

Boxes.dev

Manage your cloud-based development environments from your mobile device. Seamlessly transition coding sessions between your computer and the app. Requires an existing account to begin.

Highlights
  • Cloud development environment management
  • Continue coding sessions on mobile
  • Requires existing account
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Manage your boxes.dev cloud development environments on the go! Start coding sessions on your computer, then continue them in the app. This app requires an existing boxes.dev account to get started.

Screenshots

PlanToCode4 screens
Boxes.dev3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxes.dev at none against PlanToCode's 3. Boxes.dev also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). PlanToCode's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. PlanToCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Boxes.dev asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlanToCode ships an update every 3 weeks, Boxes.dev every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PlanToCode versus Boxes.dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanToCodeBoxes.dev
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhelpful bits GmbHND Innovations LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlanToCode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Boxes.dev

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlanToCode free?
PlanToCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boxes.dev free?
Boxes.dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlanToCode or Boxes.dev have ads?
Boxes.dev shows ads; PlanToCode does not.
Which is updated more often, PlanToCode or Boxes.dev?
PlanToCode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boxes.dev every 4 days. Most recently, PlanToCode was updated on September 21, 2026 and Boxes.dev on September 22, 2026.

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