Comparison

Codecast vs CC Peek

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

Head to head
About

Codecast

Features
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Codecast is a companion app for Claude Code that lets you browse, search, and revisit your coding conversations on the go. FEATURES: - Full Conversation History: Access all your Claude Code sessions from any device - Powerful Search: Find specific code snippets, solutions, or discussions across all conversations - Syntax Highlighting: View code with proper highlighting for easy reading - Real-time Sync: Conversations sync automatically as you work in Claude Code - Secure Authentication: Sign in with your existing account using biometrics Perfect for developers who use Claude Code and want to: - Review past coding sessions while away from their computer - Search for solutions they've discussed before - Keep track of ongoing projects and their history - Share conversation links with teammates Codecast requires a codecast.sh account linked to your Claude Code CLI.

About

CC Peek

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CC Peek: The Desktop Second Screen for Power Claude Code Users Tired of losing track of multiple active Claude Code sessions? When you have several terminals open, it’s easy to forget which one is still processing, which is waiting for user input, and which is stuck on a tool permission prompt. CC Peek solves this by syncing your session states to your iPhone, turning it into a dedicated, real-time status dashboard right next to your Mac. Key Features: - Multi-Process Monitoring: View the status of all active Claude Code processes on your Mac directly from your iPhone. - Smart Status Indicators: Instantly distinguish between Running, Waiting for Input, Pending Permissions, and Completed states. - Focus at a Tap: Tap any process card on your iPhone to automatically bring the corresponding terminal window or tab to the front on your Mac. - Local Pairing: Seamlessly connect your Mac and iPhone over your local network. - Built-in Demo Mode: Experience the interface and status transitions immediately, even without a Mac nearby. Privacy & Connectivity: CC Peek utilizes local network discovery to connect your devices. No accounts required, no cloud services, and no data is ever uploaded to a server. Your Claude Code content remains private and stays on your local machines. It is designed to be the perfect companion for multi-tasking developers and long-running agentic tasks. Setup Requirements: To use CC Peek, you must install the desktop companion app on your Mac and follow the setup guide to configure the Claude Code Hook. Download the Mac app at: ccpeek.com Disclaimer: CC Peek is an independently developed tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Anthropic. Claude and Claude Code are trademarks of their respective holders.

Screenshots

Codecast3 screens
CC Peek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CC Peek at every 2 days against Codecast's every 3 months. Codecast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codecast ships an update every 3 months, CC Peek every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Codecast versus CC Peek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodecastCC Peek
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshot Petrosian法葳 李

In-app purchases

None

Codecast

No in-app purchases

None

CC Peek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Codecast free?
Codecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CC Peek free?
CC Peek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Codecast or CC Peek have ads?
Neither Codecast nor CC Peek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codecast or CC Peek?
Codecast ships an update every 3 months, and CC Peek every 2 days. Most recently, Codecast was updated on October 2, 2026 and CC Peek on October 7, 2026.

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