Comparison

Happy Next vs AgentDeck Dashboard

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

AgentDeck Dashboard

Features
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AgentDeck for iOS is a companion that pairs with AgentDeck running on your Mac and mirrors your running sessions, live. Live sessions require a Mac on the same Wi-Fi network; the built-in Device Preview works offline without a Mac. "Stop Chatting. Start Steering." While Claude Code or another AI agent runs on your Mac, see session progress, tool calls, token usage, and evaluation scores live on your iPad or iPhone. Step away from the desk without missing the moment you're needed. — Highlights — • Choose your view On iOS 18 and later, select an optional 3D aquarium with familiar agent characters, reactive fish, and a wandering snail. Tap empty water to hide the panels and move closer, then tap again to return. The classic dashboard remains available and existing choices are preserved. • Live session monitoring Your Mac's Claude Code hooks, opt-in Codex lifecycle hooks, OpenCode local-server events, and OpenClaw Gateway events render as terrarium creatures. Each session swims, processes, or awaits input so status is clear at a glance. • Mac pairing (free) Auto-discovers your Mac over Wi-Fi via Bonjour. QR pairing is available on reachable networks. Keep your agents visible from a second screen without alt-tabbing. • APME score viewing See agent-turn evaluation scores, scored against category-specific rubrics on your Mac. Scoring itself runs on the Mac; the iOS app only displays the results. • OpenClaw Gateway status mirror View the session list, model catalog, and tool approval requests of an OpenClaw Gateway paired to your Mac, read-only. • Hardware status mirror View the status of hardware connected to your Mac — Ulanzi D200H, supported ESP32 boards, Divoom Pixoo/Timebox Mini, iDotMatrix — read-only. Explore synthetic device previews offline on iPhone and iPad. Voice input, Claude Code hook installation, and direct hardware control are Mac-app-only features. — Privacy and security — • The app itself collects no data and only talks to your paired Mac on the same Wi-Fi network. • Fully App Sandbox compliant (Apple Review Guideline 2.5.2). • Local network access is used only to discover and pair with your Mac; no external server is contacted. — System requirements — • iOS 17 / iPadOS 17 or later • A Mac on the same Wi-Fi network running AgentDeck — Independence and trademarks — AgentDeck is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, SST, Corsair/Elgato, DIVOOM, Ulanzi, Waveshare, or any other third party mentioned. All trademarks belong to their owners. Full notices: https://github.com/puritysb/AgentDeck/blob/master/ATTRIBUTION.md

Screenshots

Happy Next4 screens
AgentDeck Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AgentDeck Dashboard at every 4 days against Happy Next's every 6 weeks. 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 6 weeks, AgentDeck Dashboard every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Happy Next versus AgentDeck Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappy NextAgentDeck Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHitoseaSerendipity Bound

In-app purchases

None

Happy Next

No in-app purchases

None

AgentDeck Dashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Happy Next free?
Happy Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AgentDeck Dashboard free?
AgentDeck Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Happy Next or AgentDeck Dashboard have ads?
Neither Happy Next nor AgentDeck Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Happy Next or AgentDeck Dashboard?
Happy Next ships an update every 6 weeks, and AgentDeck Dashboard every 4 days. Most recently, Happy Next was updated on October 28, 2026 and AgentDeck Dashboard on October 28, 2026.

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