Comparison

Happy Next vs Gopher+

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

Head to head
About

Happy Next

Features
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Happy Next is a secure mobile companion for AI coding agents. Follow long-running tasks, respond when your agent needs input, and continue conversations from your iPhone or iPad. Happy Next works with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini through the Happy desktop CLI. Pair your devices with a QR code, start a supported coding agent on your computer, and keep the session available while you are away from your desk. KEY FEATURES • Continue AI coding sessions between desktop and mobile • Receive notifications for permission requests and completed tasks • Stream responses and tool activity in real time • Browse conversation history and reconnect to active sessions • View files, code, images, and rich tool output • Pair devices securely with a QR code • Protect session content with end-to-end encryption • Use an open-source client and CLI HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the Happy CLI on your computer. 2. Pair the mobile app by scanning a QR code. 3. Start Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini through Happy. 4. Monitor and continue the session from your mobile device. REQUIREMENTS Happy Next is a companion app. A computer running the Happy CLI and a supported AI coding agent is required. Availability and usage of third-party AI services depend on the accounts and terms of their respective providers. Happy Next is an independent open-source project and is not affiliated with Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google.

About

Gopher+

Features
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Gopher+ is a modern text-based Gopher client for iOS and macOS that makes it easy to explore Gopherspace from your Apple devices. Gopher is a classic internet protocol that focuses on simple, text-based navigation and community-run servers. Browse Gopher servers, discover classic Gopherholes, and experience the retro internet through the Gopher protocol. You can even visit my own burrow at gopher://gopherspace.dk along with many other Gopher sites across Gopherspace. Features • Clean and modern interface for browsing Gopher menus and documents • Synchronization of bookmarks and browsing history across your devices • Support for downloading classic Macintosh disk formats • Compatible with formats such as .dsk, StuffIt archives, .ds, .hqx, and more • Fast and lightweight text-based browsing experience • User-Defined Browsing History Retention Thank you for exploring Gopherspace with Gopher+.

Screenshots

Happy Next4 screens
Gopher+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gopher+ at fortnightly against Happy Next's every 2 months. Happy Next's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Happy Next ships an update every 2 months, Gopher+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Happy Next versus Gopher+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappy NextGopher+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHitoseaMorten Harding

In-app purchases

None

Happy Next

No in-app purchases

None

Gopher+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Happy Next free?
Happy Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gopher+ free?
Gopher+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Happy Next or Gopher+ have ads?
Neither Happy Next nor Gopher+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Happy Next or Gopher+?
Happy Next ships an update every 2 months, and Gopher+ fortnightly. Most recently, Happy Next was updated on October 13, 2026 and Gopher+ on October 6, 2026.

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