MobileVibe vs afk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MobileVibe
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MobileVibe lets you access Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and Claude Code from your iPhone. Install the MobileVibe Desktop Connector on your Mac or Windows computer, then use the iOS app to: ⢠View your workspaces ⢠Monitor active projects ⢠Follow AI coding agent progress ⢠Interact with agent chats running in VS Code, Cursor, or Windsurf ⢠Receive push notifications when tasks need attention or complete ⢠Open project chats from your phone This is an early preview release. Features and workflows may change as the product evolves. To connect your own workspace, install the MobileVibe Desktop Connector on a Mac or Windows computer running VS Code, Cursor, or Windsurf. No code or development tools run on the iPhone itself. The app connects securely to your existing desktop environment.
afk
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Keep coding where you already do. "afk" connects the AI coding agents running in your existing setup ā Claude Code, Codex, and more ā to your phone. No new IDE. No new workflow. Keep using your editor and terminal as usual, and use "afk" when you step away. - Get notified when your AI finishes, fails, or needs your input. - Approve requests and answer questions from your phone. - Check active sessions and see what your AI is working on. - Send new tasks remotely and review the results. - Stay connected to your computer wherever you are. Your tools and code stay on your computer. "afk" simply gives you a way to stay in control from your phone. Install "afk" on your computer and pair your phone to get started: afkremote.com/install
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: afk at fortnightly against MobileVibe's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MobileVibe ships an update every 3 months, afk fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobileVibe | afk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brain Power Tools LLC | Su Il Lee |
In-app purchases
MobileVibe
No in-app purchases
afk
No in-app purchases









