Comparison

Unofficial Claude Code Client vs Vercat

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

Head to head
About

Unofficial Claude Code Client

Features
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Made this app for myself initially, decided to make it free for everyone. Do not use this for serious projects, keep it mostly for inconsequential hobby work. You will need to register an account with Anthropic and configure Claude Code on your machine, I am not affiliated with them in any way. I was tired of using SSH clients to check on Claude Code sessions, so I decided to make an app that interfaces a little more cleanly. It hooks onto pre-existing tmux sessions (or you can start a fresh one into any directory) and checks for an Claude Code session that was happening in that path, then it picks up from there. There might be bugs here and there, feel free to report them in the support page, I'll try and get around to them. Bear in mind, Claude Code sessions used from the app will always have what's equivalent to the `--dangerously-skip-permissions` flag, so keep regular backups alongside kind of git history going.

About

Vercat

Monitor your Vercel projects, deployments, and logs on the go. Track usage and costs, and manage essential project details from your iPhone. Securely access your Vercel account with token storage in the iOS Keychain.

Highlights
  • View teams and projects
  • Monitor deployments and logs
  • Inspect build details
  • Track usage and costs
  • Manage environment variables
  • Secure token storage
Features
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Keep your Vercel work within reach. Vercat is a focused iPhone companion for checking projects, monitoring deployments, inspecting logs, and understanding usage wherever you are. PROJECTS AT A GLANCE • View your teams and projects in one place • Check production health and operational metrics • See recent deployments and previews • Quickly switch between project and team contexts FOLLOW EVERY DEPLOYMENT • Monitor production and preview deployments • Search and filter deployment history • Inspect build details and build logs • See what shipped and when INSPECT LOGS FROM ANYWHERE • Follow runtime and request logs • Filter logs to find relevant activity • Investigate errors without opening your laptop UNDERSTAND YOUR USAGE • Review plan usage and included credit • See consumption broken down by product • Keep an eye on costs before they surprise you MORE OF YOUR VERCEL WORK Review domains, environment variables, cron jobs, account details, and other essential project information from one focused app. SECURE BY DESIGN Your Vercel Personal Access Token is stored in the iOS Keychain. Vercat connects directly to the Vercel API and does not operate a server that stores or proxies your token. An active Vercel account and Personal Access Token with the appropriate permissions are required. Feature availability may depend on your Vercel plan and project configuration. Vercat is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vercel. VERCAT PRO An active Vercat Pro subscription is required for app access. Choose Monthly or Annual through the native App Store purchase sheet. Eligible customers may receive an introductory free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.vercat.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Unofficial Claude Code Client4 screens
Vercat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unofficial Claude Code Client at none against Vercat's 2. Vercat's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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. Vercat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Unofficial Claude Code Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unofficial Claude Code Client versus Vercat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnofficial Claude Code ClientVercat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB73 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSultan AlrashedPingting Tu

In-app purchases

None

Unofficial Claude Code Client

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vercat

Subscriptions2
  • Vercat Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Vercat Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Unofficial Claude Code Client free?
Unofficial Claude Code Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vercat free?
Vercat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unofficial Claude Code Client or Vercat have ads?
Neither Unofficial Claude Code Client nor Vercat shows ads.

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