Comparison

Power Apps Mobile Preview vs Visual Claude

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

Head to head
About

Power Apps Mobile Preview

Test your in-development Power Apps mobile experiences on a real device. Scan a QR code or paste a dev URL to instantly load your app for real-time preview and debugging.

Highlights
  • Scan QR code to load apps
  • Manual URL entry for dev servers
  • Fast refresh with state preservation
  • Native module parity with production
  • Sign-in with work/school account
  • Recent connections list
  • Diagnostic overlay for debugging
Features
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Test your in-development Power Apps mobile experiences on a real device — no rebuild, no resign, no store submission. Power Apps Mobile Preview app is a developer companion app for the new React Native–based Power Apps mobile runtime: scan a QR code from your local Metro bundler (or paste a dev URL) and your app loads instantly on your phone or tablet, exactly the way it will run in production. Think of it as the Power Apps equivalent of a dev sandbox. Built for makers and engineers iterating on the next generation of Power Apps mobile. WHAT'S INSIDE Power Apps Mobile Preview is a thin host that loads your in-progress app bundles over the wire so you can see code, layout, and data changes in seconds. • Scan-to-load: Point the in-app scanner at the QR code printed by your local Metro / Expo dev server and the JS bundle streams onto the device. • Manual URL entry: Type or paste any reachable dev-server URL (e.g., http://192.168.1.20:8081) when QR scanning isn't an option — tunnels, remote machines, restricted networks. • Fast Refresh: Save a file in your editor and watch the change appear on device, with component state preserved where possible. • Native module parity: Bundled with the same native modules the production Power Apps client ships — auth, connectors, file system, camera, location, secure storage, telemetry — so what you test is what your users will get. • Sign-in with your work or school account: Authenticate once with Microsoft Entra and your dev apps can call Dataverse, Microsoft Graph, and custom connectors with real tokens. • Recent connections list: Quickly re-open previously loaded dev URLs without re-scanning. • Diagnostic overlay: Surface bundle URL, runtime version, JS errors, and red-box stacks for fast triage. WHO IT'S FOR • Makers previewing custom React Native components and pages before publishing. • ISVs and partners building native extensions against the Power Apps mobile runtime. • Engineers on the Power Apps platform team validating SDK and connector changes end-to-end on real hardware. TIPS • Make sure your phone and dev machine are on the same Wi-Fi network — if they aren't, use a tunnel (e.g., expo start --tunnel) and paste the public URL. • Shake the device (or use the menu) to reload the bundle, toggle the element inspector, or open the dev menu. • Long-press a recent connection to remove it from the list. • Mobile Preview app is for development only. You will need to package and distribute your own production apps to App Store or enterprise distribution channel. DISCLAIMER This is a developer only release intended for development and evaluation. APIs, behaviors, and supported native modules may change before general availability. Do not rely on Mobile Preview app for production workloads. Accessibility: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2121429

About

Visual Claude

A mobile IDE offering a professional code editor with syntax highlighting and multi-tab management. Includes an AI assistant for code analysis, debugging, and optimization, plus GitHub integration for seamless source control.

Highlights
  • Professional code editor with syntax highlighting
  • AI assistant for code analysis and optimization
  • Multi-tab file management
  • GitHub source control integration
  • Project management and file explorer
  • Customizable interface
Features
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Visual Claude is a comprehensive code editor and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that brings the power of programming to your mobile device. Whether you are making a quick edit or managing a complex project, the app provides all the professional tools you need. KEY FEATURES: PROFESSIONAL CODE EDITOR Syntax highlighting for various popular programming languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and more. Smooth coding experience with quick Find and Replace capabilities across your files. Multi-tab management allowing you to switch between files instantly with a single tap. SMART AI ASSISTANT Powerful built-in AI helps you analyze, explain, and optimize your code right from the file explorer. Ask AI: Ask programming questions directly, debug errors, and receive instant auto-generated code transformations to accelerate your workflow. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FILE EXPLORER Easily manage directories and create new projects using built-in templates. Open, edit, and organize various file formats including standard text, images, and binary data. SOURCE CONTROL INTEGRATION (GITHUB) Connect directly to GitHub securely via your Personal Access Token (PAT). Browse your repositories, clone code to your device, and make direct changes without any hassle or need for external tools. CUSTOMIZATION AND PERSONALIZATION Experience a modern, intuitive interface featuring a comprehensive Sidebar, Activity Bar, and Status Bar. Access premium features seamlessly to elevate your coding environment without interrupting your sessions. Start your mobile coding journey today with Anticode - the ultimate tool for developers, IT students, and tech enthusiasts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Power Apps Mobile Preview4 screens
Visual Claude4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Power Apps Mobile Preview at 5.0 against Visual Claude's 4.1. Power Apps Mobile Preview also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Visual Claude's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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. Visual Claude sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Power Apps Mobile Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power Apps Mobile Preview holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Claude has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Apps Mobile Preview ships an update monthly, Visual Claude every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Power Apps Mobile Preview versus Visual Claude: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Apps Mobile PreviewVisual Claude
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#115 — better#150
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationDiep Huu Kha

In-app purchases

None

Power Apps Mobile Preview

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Visual Claude

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Visual AI Pro Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Power Apps Mobile Preview free?
Power Apps Mobile Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Claude free?
Visual Claude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Power Apps Mobile Preview or Visual Claude?
Power Apps Mobile Preview is rated higher. Power Apps Mobile Preview averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Visual Claude averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do Power Apps Mobile Preview or Visual Claude have ads?
Visual Claude shows ads; Power Apps Mobile Preview does not.
Which is updated more often, Power Apps Mobile Preview or Visual Claude?
Power Apps Mobile Preview ships an update monthly, and Visual Claude every 6 days. Most recently, Power Apps Mobile Preview was updated on October 30, 2026 and Visual Claude on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Power Apps Mobile Preview or Visual Claude?
Power Apps Mobile Preview currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Visual Claude at #150. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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