Happy Next vs Otherside CLI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Happy Next
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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.
Otherside CLI
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Otherside CLI is the mobile companion for your terminal coding agent. Pair the app with the Otherside CLI running on your laptop, then control your AI coding sessions from anywhere. See your agent's progress in real time, approve permission requests on the go, and pick up the conversation from your phone when you step away from the keyboard. Features: - Live session view: every tool call, file edit, and assistant reply streams to your phone in real time - Permission control: approve or deny agent actions from the lock screen via push notifications - Multi-provider: pair with sessions running multiple AI providers - End-to-end encrypted: messages and content are encrypted on your devices; the broker never sees plaintext - Push notifications: get notified when your agent finishes, hits an error, or needs your input - Multi-device: pair multiple desktops to one mobile Privacy first: Otherside uses end-to-end encryption with standard cryptographic primitives (X25519, ChaCha20-Poly1305). Your conversation content never leaves your devices in readable form. Get started by installing the Otherside CLI on your laptop (othersidecli.com), then scan the QR code from the mobile app to pair.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Happy Next at 3 against Otherside CLI's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Happy Next | Otherside CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 16.4 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hitosea | Dunamis Tech |
In-app purchases
Happy Next
No in-app purchases
Otherside CLI
No in-app purchases









