Comparison

MobileCLI vs APPICON kit

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

Head to head
About

MobileCLI

Access your desktop terminal sessions remotely from your phone. Connect securely without accounts or cloud services. Ideal for developers to manage AI coding assistants and run commands from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote terminal access
  • AI coding assistant integration
  • QR code pairing
  • Direct WebSocket connection
  • File browser and editor (Pro)
  • Spawn new terminal sessions
  • Push notifications for AI input
Features
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Your desktop terminal, in your pocket. MobileCLI connects to your development machine and gives you full access to your terminal sessions from your phone. Pair with a QR code, and you're in — no accounts, no cloud relay, no configuration files. Built for developers who use AI coding assistants. Watch Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini work in real time. Approve tool calls from the couch. Fix a stuck prompt from the grocery store. Your sessions keep running whether you're watching or not. REAL TERMINAL, NOT A TOY Full xterm.js terminal with keyboard toolbar — arrow keys for history navigation, escape, paste from clipboard, and file attachments. Everything you type goes straight to your PTY. Everything your PTY outputs streams back instantly over WebSocket. CONNECT YOUR WAY Scan a QR code on your local network, or connect over Tailscale from anywhere in the world. Link multiple machines and switch between them. All connections are direct — your data never touches a third-party server. FILE BROWSER & EDITOR (Pro) Browse your project files, edit code with syntax highlighting, view images and PDFs, search by filename or content. Create, rename, move, and delete files and folders. Upload photos and documents straight from your phone into your terminal session. SPAWN SESSIONS FROM YOUR PHONE Start new terminal sessions remotely — Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, or a plain shell. Pick a working directory, name your session, and go. NOTIFICATIONS WHEN IT MATTERS Get a push notification when your AI assistant needs input — tool approvals, plan confirmations, or clarifying questions. Tap to jump straight into the session. MULTIPLE THEMES Classic black terminal, Tokyo Night, or Light mode. Pick what feels right. FREE TO START Connect one device, open terminal sessions, type commands, and get notifications — all free. Upgrade to Pro to unlock the file browser, file editor, and attachment uploads. PRO SUBSCRIPTION MobileCLI Pro unlocks file browsing, editing, and attachment uploads. • $19.99/year with a 3-day free trial • $29.99 lifetime purchase (one-time) • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Privacy Policy: https://www.mobilecli.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.mobilecli.app/terms

About

APPICON kit

Features
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AppAsset is the fastest way to go from a single screenshot or app icon to every size Apple requires — no Mac needed. Stop wasting time manually resizing images in Photoshop or hunting for the right pixel dimensions. AppAsset knows every required size by heart and does the work in seconds, right on your iPhone or iPad. SCREENSHOTS — EVERY SIZE, EVERY DEVICE • iPhone 15 Pro Max 6.7" (1290×2796) • iPhone 11 Pro Max 6.5" (1242×2688) • iPhone 8 Plus 5.5" (1242×2208) • iPhone SE 4.7" & 4.0" (750×1334 / 640×1136) • iPad Pro 12.9", 11", 10.5" and iPad 9.7" APP ICONS — ALL 12 XCODE SIZES From 20×20 notification icons all the way to the 1024×1024 App Store master — AppAsset generates every required size in one tap. THREE SMART RESIZE MODES • Crop — center-crops to fill the frame perfectly • Fit — letterboxes to preserve every pixel • Stretch — fills the frame edge-to-edge BUILT FOR APPLE DEVELOPERS • Import up to 10 screenshots at once • Preview icon corner radius before you export • Export a ready-to-upload folder instantly • Interactive checklist walks you through Archive → Submit • Works entirely on-device — your images never leave your phone APPASSET PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) Unlock all 9 screenshot sizes, all 12 icon sizes, and batch export — pay once, use forever. No subscription. No hidden fees. AppAsset is an independent app made for developers, by a developer. If it saves you even one hour, it has paid for itself.

Screenshots

MobileCLI4 screens
APPICON kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: MobileCLI at #53 against APPICON kit's unranked. MobileCLI also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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. MobileCLI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and APPICON kit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MobileCLI versus APPICON kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileCLIAPPICON kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander KniggeNICHOLAS ERWIN HEITKAMP

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MobileCLI

Subscriptions1
  • Files Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Files Premium (Lifetime)$29.99
1 purchases

APPICON kit

One-time1
  • AppAsset Pro$4.99

Questions

Is MobileCLI free?
MobileCLI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is APPICON kit free?
APPICON kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MobileCLI or APPICON kit have ads?
Neither MobileCLI nor APPICON kit shows ads.

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