# DevMate vs Happier

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Happier at 100% against DevMate's 33%. Happier also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). DevMate's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DevMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Happier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Happier holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DevMate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Happier's.

DevMate ships an update every 8 days, Happier every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DevMate | Happier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devmate-connect-and-debug/id6757657259/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier-remote-claude-codex/id6758554297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #150 | **#149** |
| Size | 26 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小玲 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573722736) | [Leeroy Brun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873509772) |

## What reviewers say

### DevMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devmate-connect-and-debug/id6757657259)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage and debug ADB-enabled devices remotely. Control files, apps, and device information, including screen mirroring and log viewing. Offers subscription for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Device discovery and connection, File and app management, Remote control and input, Screen mirroring and recording, Device information monitoring, Logcat viewer with filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DevMate Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DevMate Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| DevMate Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Happier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier-remote-claude-codex/id6758554297)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app acts as a secure bridge for AI coding agents, allowing you to run and continue sessions from your computer on your phone. It supports collaboration, reliable session resuming, and full history access with end-to-end encryption.

**Highlights:** Collaborative coding sessions, Support for multiple AI providers, Persistent and resumable sessions, Seamless switching between devices, End-to-end encryption, Infinite message history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DevMate free?

DevMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Happier free?

Happier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DevMate or Happier?

Happier is rated higher. DevMate averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Happier averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do DevMate or Happier have ads?

Neither DevMate nor Happier shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DevMate or Happier?

DevMate ships an update every 8 days, and Happier every 5 weeks. Most recently, DevMate was updated on September 22, 2026 and Happier on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DevMate or Happier?

DevMate currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and Happier at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*