Comparison

Tactic Remote vs Prototo

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

About

Prototo

Features
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You're designing an app. Open it in Prototo and see it the way it was meant to be seen on your phone, in full fidelity. Prototo is a viewer for native prototypes. Tap a link and the design opens full-screen on your device, with the detail that flat mockups and screen recordings can never capture: • Real Liquid Glass: genuine system materials, not screenshots faking the look • Real gestures: swipe, scroll, drag, and tap with true native response • Real haptics: feel every tap and transition the way people actually will • Real navigation: native nav bars, sheets, and transitions FOR STAKEHOLDERS, REVIEWERS & CLIENTS Stop reviewing designs as static images or laggy videos. You hold the actual feel of the product in your hand, how it moves, how it responds, how it sounds. You'll give sharper feedback because you're experiencing the real thing, not imagining it from a picture. FOR DESIGNERS Preview your own work on-device as you go. See exactly how your prototype behaves with real materials, real motion before anyone else does so every reviewer sees the same high-fidelity preview. No builds to distribute, no TestFlight invites to chase. WHY PROTOTO Design tools render an approximation of native apps. Prototo displays the real thing, using the same native interface components your shipping app will. What you preview is what your users will feel.

Screenshots

Tactic Remote4 screens
Prototo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prototo at none against Tactic Remote's 3. Prototo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Tactic Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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. Tactic Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Prototo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tactic Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Prototo daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tactic Remote versus Prototo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactic RemotePrototo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShanghai TacticSpace Technology Co., Ltd.Sherizan Sheikh

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
None

Prototo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tactic Remote free?
Tactic Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prototo free?
Prototo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tactic Remote or Prototo have ads?
Neither Tactic Remote nor Prototo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tactic Remote or Prototo?
Tactic Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Prototo daily. Most recently, Tactic Remote was updated on September 28, 2026 and Prototo on September 21, 2026.

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