CCC(C3) vs OpenLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCC(C3)
This mobile IDE allows real-time interaction with AI coding agents like Claude Code. It supports resuming previous sessions, includes a built-in terminal, and offers a file editor with syntax highlighting. Manage multiple features with parallel sessions and utilize full Git integration.
- Real-time chat with AI agents
- Resume previous sessions
- Built-in terminal
- File editor with syntax highlighting
- Parallel session support
- Full Git workflow integration
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A real-time mobile IDE interface for Claude Code and other Coding Agents. Connect with Claude Code running on your machine or remote server using your pro/max subscription or API keys. - Supports real-time chat with AI agents such as Claude Code - Full support resuming sessions started previously on your machine - A fully featured terminal built in for an extensive working session - A file editor and viewer with syntax highlighting for most popular file types - Notifications support for long running tasks or when Claude Code needs your attention - Supports model switching and view of context length for the current session - Full support for permission modes of Claude Code - Run parallel sessions in the same project to work on multiple features - Full git workflow integration - Support for checkpoints and rewinding file edits and conversations
OpenLens
This application allows you to remotely control and monitor AI coding sessions from your iPhone. Continue your work seamlessly from your mobile device, manage sessions, and receive real-time updates.
- Remote AI coding session control
- Real-time chat with streaming responses
- Session management (create, delete)
- Switch AI providers and models
- Live progress on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
- Bonjour/mDNS server discovery
- Save multiple server connections
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OpenLens is a fast, focused iPhone client for OpenCode. Run OpenCode on your computer, then continue the same AI coding session from your phone. Use OpenLens to monitor progress, reply quickly, and stay in control when you are away from your desk. What you can do with OpenLens: - Connect instantly to nearby OpenCode servers with Bonjour/mDNS discovery - Save multiple server connections and reconnect automatically - Chat in real time with streaming responses - View and manage sessions, including creating and deleting sessions - Switch AI providers and models directly from the app - Review agent activity steps while work is in progress - Respond to permission prompts and interactive questions from the server - See live progress on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities Built for real workflows: - One session across terminal, web, and iPhone - Reliable reconnect behavior when network conditions change - Optional password-protected server access
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Verdict
CCC(C3) and OpenLens both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CCC(C3)'s written reviews are positive against 83% of OpenLens's. CCC(C3) also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). OpenLens's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CCC(C3) against 5.0 for OpenLens. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CCC(C3)'s written reviews are positive against 83% of OpenLens's.
CCC(C3) ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenLens every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCC(C3) | OpenLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vishal Dubey | Martyn Pekala |
Customer experience
CCC(C3)
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In-app purchases
CCC(C3)
No in-app purchases
OpenLens
No in-app purchases
