Comparison

VibeKeeper vs Nex

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

Head to head
About

VibeKeeper

Features
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VibeKeeper lets you monitor your AI coding agents remotely from your iPhone. Whether you're using Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, or other AI assistants for long coding sessions, VibeKeeper keeps you connected to your Mac and tracks every session in real-time. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time Session Monitoring Watch your AI agents work in real-time. View terminal output as it happens, no matter where you are. β€’ Multi-Agent Support Monitor Claude, Codex, Gemini, Droid, OpenCode, and other popular AI coding assistants. β€’ Session List Browse past sessions, review outputs, and track your AI-assisted development progress. β€’ Multi Profile Support Organize and manage multiple agent profiles for different projects and workflows. Access your local or cloud host in one iPhone! β€’ Seamless Mac Integration Works with the VibeKeeper macOS app to keep your Mac awake during long-running tasks and automatically lock the screen when you return. β€’ Voice Input on Mobile Device Works with the VibeKeeper macOS app to use the frontier realtime AI voice transcription services to make you voice into text on mobile devices. PERFECT FOR - Developers running AI coding sessions overnight - Teams monitoring automated code generation - Anyone who wants to stay connected to their AI assistants on the go Requires VibeKeeper for macOS running on your Mac or vibe clis on your PC .

About

Nex

Features
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Nex-Bridge is the dedicated mobile management tool for your self-hosted local AI Agents. It bridges the gap between your mobile device and your desktop's local server, offering a seamless experience for developers and power users. IMPORTANT: This app is a connection tool only. It does not provide built-in AI models or generation services. You must have your own Local Gateway running on your computer to use this app. 【Core Features】 Secure Cloud Relay Access your local agents (like Clawdbot) from anywhere in the world. Our End-to-End Encrypted WebSocket relay service breaks through local network restrictions, allowing you to control your home server without complex VPN setups. AI Kanban Board More than just a chat interface. Nex-Bridge automatically parses task-related content from your agent's responses and organizes them into a visual Kanban board. Drag and drop tasks between "Todo", "Doing", and "Done" to keep your workflow moving. Native Performance Built with native iOS technologies, offering a smooth, responsive interface designed specifically for mobile task management. Privacy First (End-to-End Encryption) Zero-Knowledge Architecture. Your data is encrypted locally before transmission. The server only stores ciphertext, and your decryption keys/passwords are stored exclusively on your local device. We cannot access your data even if we wanted to. 【How to Use】 Set up and run the compatible Local Gateway on your desktop computer. Generate your connection Token. Enter the Token in Nex-Bridge to establish a secure, encrypted link. Start chatting and managing tasks remotely!

Screenshots

VibeKeeper4 screens
Nex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VibeKeeper at 12.0 against Nex's 18.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
VibeKeeper versus Nex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeKeeperNex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerδ½³ι’Š 吴Shenzhen Huisheng Computer Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

VibeKeeper

No in-app purchases

None

Nex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VibeKeeper free?
VibeKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nex free?
Nex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VibeKeeper or Nex have ads?
Neither VibeKeeper nor Nex shows ads.

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