Comparison

Flutabby vs OpenClient for OpenCode

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

Head to head
About

Flutabby

Features
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Flutabby is a modern terminal emulator and SSH client designed for developers, sysadmins, and power users who need secure, reliable access to remote servers. SECURE CONNECTIONS • SSH with password, key-based, or agent authentication • Telnet for legacy systems • Encrypted vault protects your credentials with AES-256 • Face ID / Touch ID to unlock your vault POWERFUL FEATURES • Multiple tabs with quick switching • Pin important sessions for instant reconnect • SFTP file browser for easy transfers • Port forwarding (local & remote) • Login scripts for automation • X11 forwarding support BEAUTIFUL & CUSTOMIZABLE • 15+ built-in color themes • Custom color schemes • Per-connection icons and colors • Organize with groups and folders PROFESSIONAL GRADE • Full terminal emulation (xterm-256color) • Unicode and emoji support • Scrollback buffer • Keyboard toolbar for special keys OPTIONAL SYNC • Connect to your own Tabby Web server to sync settings • Compatible with Tabby desktop app • Self-hosted, your data stays yours Perfect for managing cloud servers, Raspberry Pi, home lab, network equipment, or any SSH-accessible system.

About

OpenClient for OpenCode

This app provides a native mobile interface for interacting with a self-hosted OpenCode server. Developers can manage projects, resume coding sessions, review agent activity, and respond to prompts directly from their iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Connect to self-hosted OpenCode servers
  • Browse projects and session history
  • Continue chat conversations
  • Stream assistant responses live
  • Send prompts and attach files
  • Built-in Excalidraw drawing board
  • Native SwiftUI interface
Features
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OpenClient brings native iPhone and iPad integration for OpenCode to your own self-hosted server. Keep coding sessions within reach when you are away from your desk. Browse projects, resume chats, review tool activity, answer permission and question prompts, and follow ongoing work from a fast native interface built around the way iOS and iPadOS actually work. OpenClient is designed for developers who already run OpenCode and want more than a remote chat window. It is a mobile command center for active agent work, long-running tasks, quick follow-ups, and remote check-ins. Free vs Pro Free lets you try OpenClient with your own OpenCode server: send up to 5 prompts per day and create one session. OpenClient Pro unlocks: - Unlimited prompts - Unlimited sessions - Project Actions - Support for continued development of the open-source App Store build Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase and includes the Pro Life icon. Pro Monthly is an auto-renewing subscription billed monthly. Core OpenCode features: - Connect to your own self-hosted OpenCode v1 or v2 server - Save recent servers and reconnect quickly - Browse projects, workspaces, and session history - Track OpenAI subscription usage and OpenRouter spending with optional provider usage setup - Configure usage bars or rings in Projects and Activity, with usage snapshot widgets - Open existing sessions or start new ones - Continue chat conversations from iPhone or iPad - Stream assistant responses and tool activity live - Group tool calls and customize reasoning and context visibility - Send text prompts and attach supported files from iOS - Sketch ideas, UI notes, and architecture diagrams with the built-in Excalidraw drawing board - Dictate prompts by voice when typing is not convenient - Use commands, skills, agent mentions, and model choices supported by your server - Queue messages, steer ongoing work, or ask a Side Question with OpenCode v2 - Track session-local todos while work is in progress - Respond to permission requests without returning to your computer - Answer multiple-choice and custom question prompts in a first-party UI - View and manage MCP server status when supported by your OpenCode setup - Inspect project files and source-control context from the app iOS and iPadOS integrations: - Native SwiftUI interface optimized for iPhone and iPad - Multi-column iPad layout for projects, sessions, and chat - Live Activities for following active sessions from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Home Screen widgets for recent and pinned sessions - Shortcut and control widgets for faster access to common OpenClient actions - Secure Keychain storage for saved server passwords - App-group sharing for widget snapshots without storing your server password in widget data - Native file picker support for adding compatible attachments - Local Excalidraw-powered sketch attachments exported directly into chat - Voice dictation-friendly composer controls - Choose the Messenger or Assistant composer on iPhone; iPad uses the Assistant composer - Deep links from widgets back into the right server, project, and session Optional notifications with OC Notify: Get Web Push alerts for completed sessions, permissions, and questions. Requires the OpenClient plugin, your own HTTPS endpoint, and the companion web app added to your Home Screen. No OpenClient-hosted notification relay is used. Privacy and self-hosting: OpenClient is built for private, self-hosted use. You choose which OpenCode server it connects to, and your session data stays tied to your own OpenCode setup. Server credentials are stored securely on device, and OpenClient does not provide or proxy an OpenCode backend. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flutabby4 screens
OpenClient for OpenCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flutabby at none against OpenClient for OpenCode's 2. Flutabby also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). OpenClient for OpenCode's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. OpenClient for OpenCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Flutabby asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flutabby ships an update every 5 days, OpenClient for OpenCode every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Flutabby versus OpenClient for OpenCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlutabbyOpenClient for OpenCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB67 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperVersion Two s.r.o.Nicolas Toporcov

In-app purchases

None

Flutabby

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OpenClient for OpenCode

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Flutabby free?
Flutabby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenClient for OpenCode free?
OpenClient for OpenCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flutabby or OpenClient for OpenCode have ads?
Neither Flutabby nor OpenClient for OpenCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flutabby or OpenClient for OpenCode?
Flutabby ships an update every 5 days, and OpenClient for OpenCode every 6 days. Most recently, Flutabby was updated on September 25, 2026 and OpenClient for OpenCode on October 11, 2026.

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