# Happier vs OpenClient for OpenCode

The clearest difference is rating: Happier at 4.4 against OpenClient for OpenCode's 3.5. Happier also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). OpenClient for OpenCode's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#38 vs #202). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenClient for OpenCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Happier asks for nothing beyond the download.

Happier holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Happier's written reviews are positive against 75% of OpenClient for OpenCode's.

Happier ships an update every 5 weeks, OpenClient for OpenCode every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happier | OpenClient for OpenCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier-remote-claude-codex/id6758554297/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #202 | **#38** |
| Size | 151 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Leeroy Brun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873509772) | [Nicolas Toporcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475317888) |

## What reviewers say

### Happier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier-remote-claude-codex/id6758554297)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app acts as a secure bridge for AI coding agents, allowing you to run and continue sessions from your computer on your phone. It supports collaboration, reliable session resuming, and full history access with end-to-end encryption.

**Highlights:** Collaborative coding sessions, Support for multiple AI providers, Persistent and resumable sessions, Seamless switching between devices, End-to-end encryption, Infinite message history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenClient for OpenCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a native mobile interface for interacting with a self-hosted OpenCode server. Developers can manage projects, resume coding sessions, review agent activity, and respond to prompts directly from their iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Connect to self-hosted OpenCode servers, Browse projects and session history, Continue chat conversations, Stream assistant responses live, Send prompts and attach files, Built-in Excalidraw drawing board, Native SwiftUI interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happier free?

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

### Is OpenClient for OpenCode free?

OpenClient for OpenCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happier or OpenClient for OpenCode?

Happier is rated higher. Happier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while OpenClient for OpenCode averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Happier or OpenClient for OpenCode have ads?

Neither Happier nor OpenClient for OpenCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happier or OpenClient for OpenCode?

Happier ships an update every 5 weeks, and OpenClient for OpenCode every 6 days. Most recently, Happier was updated on September 21, 2026 and OpenClient for OpenCode on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Happier or OpenClient for OpenCode?

Happier currently peaks at #202 in the App Store charts, and OpenClient for OpenCode at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*