Comparison

Tactic Remote vs CosmoRemote AI Control

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

Head to head
About

Tactic Remote

Control your AI coding agent remotely from your mobile device. Interact with your agent via chat, access a real-time terminal, and manage tasks hands-free. Offers secure, end-to-end encrypted connections for a seamless development workflow.

Highlights
  • AI coding agent control
  • Real-time terminal access
  • Voice input for commands
  • Task and change tracking
  • Quick snippets for commands
  • Multi-session management
  • Secure QR code connection
Features
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Your AI coding agents, within reach. Tactic Remote connects your iPhone and iPad to your own computer so you can continue conversations, follow terminal output, inspect files, and respond when a task needs you. Your computer keeps working. You don't have to stay at your desk. Works with Claude Code, Codex, Amp, and Droid on compatible Mac, Linux, and Windows hosts. CHAT AND LIVE TERMINAL Follow streaming replies, code, and tool results in chat, or open the native terminal to enter commands and watch output. Choose an agent when creating a conversation. Each conversation keeps its own agent and context; start another conversation to use a different agent. PROJECTS, FILES, AND SESSIONS Find work by project, switch sessions, browse source files, and inspect file activity and Git changes. Worktree support helps organize separate tasks in the same repository. REMOTE ACCESS AND TRUSTED DEVICES Connect directly on your local network or use Tactic Relay to reach a paired computer over the internet. Relay connections use application-layer end-to-end encryption, so the relay cannot read session content. You can also use a Cloudflare Tunnel you configure. Sign in to your Tactic account to manage trusted devices and bound hosts, add Passkeys, and revoke device access. Your computer and companion server must stay running for remote access. VOICE, SHORTCUTS, AND ALERTS Dictate with Apple Speech, on-device Whisper, or optional cloud speech. Reuse commands and prompts, and receive notifications when work finishes or needs your attention. USAGE AT A GLANCE Where supported, check usage and plan limits for the agent account signed in on your computer. The companion server reads this data locally; availability depends on the agent and account. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Check in and reply from iPhone, or use iPad sidebars, expanded panels, and keyboard shortcuts. The interface supports English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, and Spanish. IPHONE, IPAD, AND THE WEB Alongside the native app, use a browser to access your own development environment, view sessions, browse files, and use the terminal. A new browser must complete secure pairing before its first connection. Your computer and companion server must stay running. FREE AND PRO The free tier includes 2 saved computers, 2 sessions, 5 custom snippets, and 5 minutes of cloud speech per month. Pro unlocks unlimited computers, sessions, and snippets, plus file upload and editing, the full Shell keyboard, custom quick prompts, all themes, and 35 minutes of cloud speech per month. Available through monthly or annual subscriptions, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR CONTROL Install the companion server and a supported coding agent on your computer, then sign in to and configure the agent. Tactic Remote does not provide an AI model or third-party agent account. Your computer continues to manage your projects, terminal processes, and agent credentials. Optional product analytics excludes code, prompts, terminal output, file paths, and project names, and can be disabled in Settings. Audio is uploaded only when you choose cloud speech. Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Privacy Policy: https://tacticremote.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://tacticremote.com/terms

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CosmoRemote AI Control

Features
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Your AI coding agents, in your pocket. CosmoRemote streams Claude Code, Codex and Cursor - plus a full terminal - running on your Mac straight to your phone, so a long build or a running agent never has to wait for you to get back to your desk. EVERYTHING ON ONE SCREEN The Fleet dashboard brings every session across every Mac into a single view, filtered by CLI, host and status - running, idle, needs you, or errored - so you always know exactly what needs your attention. PICK UP WHERE YOUR MAC LEFT OFF Continue a conversation you started at your desk and the whole transcript comes with it. Claude Code, Codex and Cursor sessions open on your phone already filled in, so you carry the context instead of explaining it again. CODE, BUILD AND TEST - FROM YOUR PHONE The Tests tab builds your app on a Mac simulator and live-streams the screen to your device, with tap-to-interact. Watch it launch, click through it, and catch issues without ever touching your laptop. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the bridge on your Mac: "brew install matheusjkweber/tap/cosmoremote" (or "npm install -g cosmoremote"). 2. Run "cosmoremote start" inside your project. A QR code and a 4-digit code appear in the terminal. 3. Scan the QR in the app, type the 4-digit code, or ask for a pairing link by email. 4. Your open sessions appear instantly and stream token by token. Open a new CLI or terminal session whenever you like. WHAT YOU GET - Real-time streaming of Claude Code, Codex and Cursor, with syntax-highlighted code blocks - Fleet dashboard across all your Macs, filtered by CLI, host and status - Continue a desktop conversation with its history already loaded - Full terminal sessions on your Mac, right from your phone - Build and live-stream your app on a Mac simulator, with tap-to-interact - Push notifications when a turn finishes or a session needs you - Quick project and CLI switching before every prompt - Favorite folders and saved projects for one-tap access - Session history synced across devices - and readable offline - Select several sessions at once to clean up the list - Copy a single code block or the entire session with one tap - Pairing by QR code, 4-digit code, or an email link - No message limits, on any plan WORKS WHEREVER YOU ARE On the same Wi-Fi, your phone connects to your Mac directly. Step out and a secure, encrypted relay bridges the gap - keep sending prompts and receiving responses with your Mac back home or at the office. FREE AND PRO Free covers one paired Mac and two sessions at a time, with no cap on messages. Pro raises that to as many Macs as you like and up to ten sessions at once, and adds pairing by email link plus build-and-test streaming while you are away from your Mac's network. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your prompts run on your own Mac, with your own account and API keys. CosmoRemote's backend only relays between your phone and Mac when you're away from your local network - and every connection is encrypted over TLS. WHO IT'S FOR - Developers who live in Claude Code, Codex or Cursor and want to keep working away from the desk - Anyone who needs to review diffs, run long commands, or supervise AI tasks on the go REQUIREMENTS - A Mac running macOS 12 or later with the CosmoRemote bridge - A free CosmoRemote account - An internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data) Questions, ideas or bugs: contato@cosmohq.org Terms of Use (EULA): https://cosmoremote.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://cosmoremote.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Tactic Remote4 screens
CosmoRemote AI Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tactic Remote and CosmoRemote AI Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Tactic Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CosmoRemote AI Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tactic Remote ships an update fortnightly, CosmoRemote AI Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tactic Remote versus CosmoRemote AI Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactic RemoteCosmoRemote AI Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai TacticSpace Technology Co., Ltd.Matheus Weber

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tactic Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Tactic Remote Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Tactic Remote Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tactic Remote Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
2 purchases

CosmoRemote AI Control

Subscriptions2
  • Cosmo Remote Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Cosmo Remote Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Tactic Remote free?
Tactic Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CosmoRemote AI Control free?
CosmoRemote AI Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tactic Remote or CosmoRemote AI Control have ads?
Neither Tactic Remote nor CosmoRemote AI Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tactic Remote or CosmoRemote AI Control?
Tactic Remote ships an update fortnightly, and CosmoRemote AI Control monthly. Most recently, Tactic Remote was updated on September 10, 2026 and CosmoRemote AI Control on September 6, 2026.

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