Comparison

Moshi vs CodeMote

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

Head to head
About

Moshi

This mobile terminal app connects you to AI coding agents running on servers, allowing you to monitor and command them from anywhere. It features voice control, robust session persistence, and secure handling of SSH keys.

Highlights
  • Connect to AI coding agents remotely
  • Voice-to-terminal command input
  • Mosh protocol for persistent sessions
  • Webhook notifications for task completion
  • Biometric protection for SSH keys
  • Optimized terminal keyboard with shortcuts
  • Session resume across app switches
Features
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A mobile terminal designed for AI coding agents. Your coding agent runs on a server — you're not always at your desk. Moshi bridges that gap. BUILT FOR AI AGENTS Check on Claude Code from the couch. Nudge Codex from the coffee shop. Monitor Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, or Aider from anywhere. Your agent doesn't sleep, and now neither does your access to it. TALK, DON'T TYPE Voice-to-terminal with on-device AI. Command your agent hands-free using Whisper speech recognition. No cloud, no latency — everything runs locally on your device. NEVER DROPS Powered by the Mosh protocol that survives network switches, sleep mode, and subway tunnels. Your session stays alive no matter what. GET NOTIFIED Webhook alerts when tasks complete. Start a long-running job, pocket your phone, and live your life. Get a push notification when it's done. FACE ID FOR SSH KEYS Biometric unlock for your SSH keys. Private keys stored securely in iOS Keychain, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Never stored in the app. PROPER KEYBOARD A terminal keyboard built for real work. Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows, and Tmux shortcuts. Not an afterthought — designed for terminal power users. SESSION RESUME Sessions persist across app switches. Come back anytime and pick up where you left off. Your terminal state is always waiting. PRIVACY FIRST - SSH keys stored in iOS Keychain with biometric protection - Voice dictation runs entirely on-device - No passwords or keys transmitted to our servers - All terminal data stays on your device A terminal that picks up — and never hangs up. Privacy Policy: https://getmoshi.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://getmoshi.app/terms

About

CodeMote

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CodeMote turns your iPhone and iPad into a real connection to your development machine. Pair in seconds, then run your terminals, manage git, and drive AI coding agents - from anywhere. This isn't a stripped-down mobile editor. CodeMote connects to the full workstation you already have set up, so you get your real environment, your real tools, and your real projects in your pocket. Works with your existing VS Code setup. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Live terminals - open real shells on your machine, with sessions that survive backgrounding and reconnect instantly. - Git, built in - status, diff, commit, push, branches and full history, with zero credentials stored on your phone. - AI coding on the go - kick off and steer AI coding agents while you are away from your desk. - Multiple workspaces - jump between projects and keep long-running tasks alive in the background. - Saved commands - one tap to run the commands you use most. - Persistent sessions - start something on your phone, pick it up on your desktop. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS - Fast, secure pairing - connect your phone to your machine in seconds. - Your code never leaves your computer - CodeMote is a remote control, not a copy. - Terminal-first, keyboard-friendly, and dark by default - designed for the way you actually work. WHY CODEMOTE Other remote-coding apps give you a chat box bolted onto an AI agent. CodeMote gives you the whole workstation - terminal, git, and AI together - so you can do real work, not just send prompts. Ship a fix from the sofa. Restart a build from the train. Review a diff over coffee. Your dev machine is now wherever you are. Download CodeMote and code from anywhere. A subscription is required to use CodeMote. Terms of Service: https://codemote.caste.work/tos Privacy Policy: https://codemote.caste.work/privacy

Screenshots

Moshi4 screens
CodeMote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeMote at none against Moshi's 15. Moshi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#5 vs #153). On price, ads 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. Moshi sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CodeMote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moshi ships an update every 2 days, CodeMote weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Moshi versus CodeMote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoshiCodeMote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (585 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings585 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#5 — better#153
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB46 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMoshi Tech Ltd.Salvatore Castellitti

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Moshi

Subscriptions10
  • Moshi Founder Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Moshi Pioneer Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Moshi Pro Monthly2 variants$6.991 Month
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  • Moshi Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Moshi Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Moshi Founder Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Moshi Pioneer Yearly2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Moshi Pro Yearly2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Moshi Pro Yearly$69.991 Year
  • Moshi Pro Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Moshi Pro Lifetime$249.00
None

CodeMote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moshi free?
Moshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeMote free?
CodeMote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moshi or CodeMote have ads?
Neither Moshi nor CodeMote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moshi or CodeMote?
Moshi ships an update every 2 days, and CodeMote weekly. Most recently, Moshi was updated on October 28, 2026 and CodeMote on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, Moshi or CodeMote?
Moshi currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and CodeMote at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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