HB Code vs Lumaq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
Lumaq
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Lumaq puts your product analytics in your pocket. Connect Mixpanel, PostHog, and Amplitude and view your events, monitor recent activity, and understand how users behave โ right from your phone, no desktop required. One app for whichever analytics tool your team runs on. Founders, product managers, and engineers use Lumaq to stay close to what's happening in their product between desk sessions. CONNECT YOUR PROJECTS Add any Mixpanel, PostHog, or Amplitude project in seconds. Test the connection before you save, and switch between projects in a tap. VIEW RECENT EVENTS Browse your latest events with flexible date filters: Today, Last 24 Hours, or Last 7 Days (Premium). Every event shows its name, timestamp, distinct_id, and a preview of key properties at a glance. SEARCH & FILTER (PREMIUM) Find the events that matter, fast. Search by event name, distinct_id, or property value across your recent history. INSPECT EVENT DETAILS (PREMIUM) Tap any event for its full property payload in a clean, readable JSON viewer. Copy the whole event with one tap. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No sign-up. All project data stays on your device, and your credentials are encrypted in the iOS Keychain โ never stored in plain text, never sent to our servers. Lumaq talks directly to each provider's API. GO PREMIUM Unlimited projects across all providers Last 7 days of event access Search and filter Full event JSON viewer Priority access to new features Download Lumaq and understand your product from anywhere. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lumaq at 16.4 against HB Code's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. HB Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Lumaq sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HB Code ships an update every 3 weeks, Lumaq every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HB Code | Lumaq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | helpful bits GmbH | Ekofi Capital LLC |
In-app purchases
HB Code
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Annual$49.991 Year
Lumaq
- Lumaq Premium Monthly$19.991 Month









