Really Remote vs MongoLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Really Remote
Control multiple Tmux sessions on your Mac from your iPhone. Ideal for developers managing long-running processes or AI agents remotely. Stay productive from anywhere with secure, on-network communication.
- Control multiple Tmux sessions
- Remote agent orchestration
- Send commands with special keys
- Live status indicators
- Auto-reconnects
- Switch between sessions
- Collapsible controls
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Really Remote puts your Mac's terminal, and the coding agents running in it, in your pocket and on your wrist. Connect over your own network (Wi-Fi, VPN, or SSH tunnel) and keep working from anywhere: send commands, watch output stream live, and know the moment your agent finishes or needs your input. • Live status, see at a glance whether your agent is working or ready • Apple Watch app, a glance of your session on your wrist, and a buzz when it's your turn, even while your phone is locked • Reply from anywhere, special-key rows, a full keyboard, or a quick tap to answer • Multiple sessions, jump between tmux sessions on your Mac • Private by design, connects only over your own network; no public servers Requires the free Mac Relay Server on your Mac (download from our website). https://particlewaves.org/really-remote/
MongoLens
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MongoLens is a powerful MongoDB client for iPhone that lets you manage your databases anywhere. Whether you're monitoring production, debugging queries, or exploring data, MongoLens gives you full access to your MongoDB servers right from your pocket. CONNECT WITH EASE • Connect using MongoDB URI or detailed host/port configuration • SSH tunnel support with password and identity file authentication • TLS/SSL encryption for secure connections • Save and organize multiple connections with favorites BROWSE & MANAGE • View all databases, collections, and documents • Create and drop databases and collections • Insert, edit, and delete documents with a built-in JSON editor • Rename collections and manage indexes • View collection stats and validation rules POWERFUL QUERY TOOLS • Write and execute MongoDB queries with syntax highlighting • Query history with favorites for quick access • AI Query Builder — describe what you need in plain English • Aggregation pipeline support • Explain queries to analyze performance • Bulk operations: insert, update, and delete MONITOR & ANALYZE • Real-time server statistics: connections, memory, operations, network • Query profiler to identify slow queries • Collection storage and index analysis SECURITY & PRIVACY • Biometric lock with Face ID or Touch ID • Passwords stored securely in Keychain — never in plain text • Read-only mode to prevent accidental changes • Full control over analytics data sharing SYNC & WIDGETS • iCloud sync to access your connections across devices • Home screen widget showing recent connections • Apple Watch companion app • Import and export connections as JSON MONGOL LENS PRO • Unlock unlimited connections • AI Query Builder access • Full write access to databases • All future premium features MongoLens is built for developers, DBAs, and anyone who works with MongoDB. Fast, secure, and designed for iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MongoLens at every 2 weeks against Really Remote's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Really Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MongoLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Really Remote ships an update monthly, MongoLens every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Really Remote | MongoLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Particle Waves | ENES ULUDAG |
In-app purchases
Really Remote
- Really Remote Pro$9.99
MongoLens
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year









