Comparison

MiniVibe vs clux

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

Head to head
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

About

clux

Control AI coding tools on your PC from your mobile device using SSH. Send voice commands, manage multiple tasks with tmux, and view output in a full-color terminal. Develop software from anywhere, even while relaxing.

Highlights
  • Remote AI coding control
  • Voice-powered commands
  • tmux session management
  • ANSI color terminal
  • Automatic Git worktree
  • Customizable quick actions
Features
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Tell AI to write code — from your bed. clux is a remote SSH terminal app for controlling AI coding tools (like Claude Code) on your PC from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to Mac, Windows, or Linux via SSH and operate in real time through tmux sessions. VIBE CODING, FROM ANYWHERE In the age of AI coding, you don't need to sit at your desk to build software. With clux, you can give AI instructions from your bed, your couch, or on the train — just by speaking. Send commands directly to Claude Code or any terminal-based AI coding tool running on your PC, see results in real time, and give the next instruction. Development never stops, even when you're away from your computer. KEY FEATURES Remote AI Coding Control Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, Cursor, and other terminal-based AI coding tools from your iPhone or iPad. Send instructions, review output, and follow up — all from your mobile device. Voice-Powered Commands Give AI instructions using your voice instead of a keyboard. "Create a PR", "Run the tests" — just speak and the command is sent. Perfect for vibe coding while lying in bed. tmux Session Management Run multiple AI tasks in parallel. Organize sessions by work type — Research, Development, Review — and switch between them with a single tap. Let AI handle multiple jobs at once. ANSI Color Terminal Full 16-color ANSI support. See Claude Code's colorful output exactly as it appears on your desktop, providing a terminal experience comparable to your PC. Automatic Git Worktree Automatically create a Git worktree for each task. AI can develop multiple features in parallel, each in its own isolated branch. Customizable Quick Actions Send common AI instructions like "Implement this", "Create a PR", or "Review this" with one tap. Fully customizable per work type. PERFECT FOR - Letting AI write code while you relax in bed - Checking AI-generated PRs during your commute - Monitoring AI build progress from the couch - Managing multiple AI tasks while you're out SETUP (3 STEPS) 1. Enable SSH on your PC (Mac: Remote Login, Windows: OpenSSH Server) 2. Enter your PC's address and login credentials in clux 3. Test the connection and you're done An in-app setup guide walks you through every step. PRIVACY AND SECURITY - SSH credentials are encrypted and stored on-device - No communication with external servers - All operations stay within your local network With clux, AI coding is always at your fingertips.

Screenshots

MiniVibe4 screens
clux3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MiniVibe at 5.0 against clux's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MiniVibe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MiniVibe versus clux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiniVibeclux
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayong HuangYuki Kuwahara

Customer experience

MiniVibe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

clux

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiniVibe

No in-app purchases

None

clux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiniVibe free?
MiniVibe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is clux free?
clux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiniVibe or clux?
MiniVibe is rated higher. MiniVibe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while clux averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MiniVibe or clux have ads?
Neither MiniVibe nor clux shows ads.

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