# PixelHQ vs Codex Relay

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Codex Relay at 54 against PixelHQ's 2. Codex Relay also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Codex Relay holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codex Relay has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelHQ | Codex Relay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelhq/id6758467298/reviews) | **[4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-relay-remote-codex-app/id6764463488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 2 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chun-Wei Hsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676856768) | [Kang Sungyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895791948) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelhq/id6758467298)

Visualize your AI coding agent's activity in a retro pixel art office. See files read, terminal commands executed, and searches performed as animated characters on your device. Connects securely to a local bridge server for real-time insights into your coding sessions.

**Highlights:** Real-time pixel art visualization, AI coding agent activity, Retro office environment, Local network connection, Secure pairing, Demo mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Codex Relay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex-relay-remote-codex-app/id6764463488)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Codex workflow remotely from your phone. Track active threads, send prompts, review output, and respond to requests. Designed for developers to stay connected to their work without being at their desk.

**Highlights:** Follow Codex conversations remotely, Send prompts and follow-up instructions, Respond to approval and input requests, Attach images for context, Review workspace and thread activity, Manage relay server state, Check usage statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelHQ free?

PixelHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Codex Relay free?

Codex Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PixelHQ or Codex Relay?

Codex Relay is rated higher. PixelHQ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Codex Relay averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.

### Do PixelHQ or Codex Relay have ads?

Neither PixelHQ nor Codex Relay shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*