Comparison

Claude Code Notifier Companion vs /cards

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

Head to head
About

Claude Code Notifier Companion

Stay productive with your AI coding sessions. Receive instant notifications on your phone when your AI needs attention and respond directly from your device. Keep your coding momentum going without being tied to your desk.

Highlights
  • Instant push notifications for AI prompts
  • Respond to AI from your phone
  • View active session dashboard
  • Supports multiple terminal windows
  • Notification history log
  • Privacy-focused, no cloud storage
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Your Claude Code sessions shouldn't stop when you step away. You started Claude on a major refactor. Confident it would run for a while, you stepped out - grabbed coffee, joined a meeting, took a call. When you returned, Claude had been waiting for a simple yes/no permission since minute one. Sound familiar? Claude Code Notifier ensures you never lose productivity to stalled sessions again. Pair with the free Mac companion app and receive instant push notifications when any Claude Code session needs attention. But notifications are just the beginning. With iTerm2, you can respond to Claude directly from your phone. Approve permissions. Answer questions. Keep your coding momentum going from anywhere. =============== KEY FEATURES Instant Push Notifications The moment Claude asks a question or requests permission, your phone buzzes. No more returning to a terminal that's been idle for twenty minutes. Respond From Anywhere Tap a notification to see the full context, then respond directly from your phone. Approve tool use, answer clarifying questions, or type a custom response - all without touching your Mac. Session Dashboard See all your active Claude Code sessions at a glance. Know what's running, what's waiting, and what needs attention. Multiple Terminal Support Running Claude in several terminal windows? Each session is tracked independently. Notification History Your full notification history is saved locally. Scroll back to see what Claude asked, when, and how you responded. Privacy First No accounts. No cloud storage. Your session information stays on your devices, synced only between your Mac and phone. =============== PERFECT FOR • Vibe Coders: Ship fast without babysitting your terminal • Multitaskers: Know instantly when any session needs you • Mobile Developers: Keep momentum without being chained to your desk =============== HOW IT WORKS 1. Download Claude Code Notifier on your Mac (free at claudecodenotifier.com) 2. Install this companion app on your phone 3. Pair your devices by scanning a QR code 4. Push notifications are now active When Claude needs you, your phone notifies you immediately. With iTerm2, respond right from the notification. =============== WHAT YOU NEED • Claude Code Notifier for Mac (free from our website) • An active Claude Code subscription from Anthropic • For response features: iTerm2 terminal =============== PLANS Start with a 7-day free trial of the yearly plan. Then choose: • Yearly - Unlimited responses, 7 days free, then billed yearly • Monthly - Unlimited responses, cancel anytime • Lifetime - One-time purchase, respond forever Already purchased? Your access carries over. =============== ABOUT Built by a solo developer who got tired of losing time to stalled Claude sessions. Simple, fast, and stays out of your way. =============== LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://claudecodenotifier.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://claudecodenotifier.com/termsandconditions This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic, PBC. "Claude" and "Claude Code" are trademarks of Anthropic. Claude Code subscription required. Response features require iTerm2. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before period end. Manage subscriptions in Apple ID settings.

About

/cards

Features
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Slash Cards turns the Claude Code slash command catalog into a focused, beautiful study app. Quiz yourself two ways: see a command and pick the right description, or read a description and pick the right /command. Built for developers who live in Claude Code and want to actually remember what /compact, /resume, /security-review, /hooks, and the rest of the catalog do. WHAT'S INSIDE • 40+ documented slash commands, kept current as new Claude Code releases ship • Command → Description quiz mode • Description → Command quiz mode • Mixed mode that alternates both directions • Category filters: built-in, plugin, hooks, MCP, and more • A polished Library to browse the full catalog with search • Per-command detail pages with examples, versions, aliases, and notes • Mastery tracking: answer a command correctly five times to lock it in • Stats: streaks, daily activity, accuracy, and a per-category breakdown WIDGETS • Card of the Day on your Home Screen (small + medium) • Lock Screen accessory with today's command • Control Center button to jump straight into a quiz round 18 LANGUAGES Slash Cards is fully localized, and you can pick your language in Settings independently of your device language. DESIGN • Anthropic-inspired warm coral palette • First-class Light and Dark Mode • Built natively in SwiftUI MEMBERSHIP One simple membership unlocks everything: unlimited practice, every study mode, the full searchable Library, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, daily streak reminders, and mastery tracking. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy: Slash Cards stores quiz progress on-device only. The command catalog refreshes from a public read-only endpoint. No account required. Slash Cards is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic. "Claude" and "Claude Code" are trademarks of their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://parra.io/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://parra.io/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Claude Code Notifier Companion4 screens
/cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: /cards at every 3 weeks against Claude Code Notifier Companion's every 4 months. Claude Code Notifier Companion's advantage is chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Claude Code Notifier Companion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and /cards sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Claude Code Notifier Companion ships an update every 4 months, /cards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Claude Code Notifier Companion versus /cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaude Code Notifier Companion/cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTouchTapParra LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Claude Code Notifier Companion

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Responses (Monthly)$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlimited Mobile Responses$79.99
4 purchases

/cards

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$7.991 Year
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Claude Code Notifier Companion free?
Claude Code Notifier Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is /cards free?
/cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Claude Code Notifier Companion or /cards have ads?
Neither Claude Code Notifier Companion nor /cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Claude Code Notifier Companion or /cards?
Claude Code Notifier Companion ships an update every 4 months, and /cards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Claude Code Notifier Companion was updated on October 4, 2026 and /cards on October 9, 2026.

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