Comparison

Really Remote vs MongoLens

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Tmux sessions
  • Remote agent orchestration
  • Send commands with special keys
  • Live status indicators
  • Auto-reconnects
  • Switch between sessions
  • Collapsible controls
Features
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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/

About

MongoLens

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Really Remote4 screens
MongoLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Really Remote ships an update monthly, MongoLens every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Really Remote versus MongoLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReally RemoteMongoLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParticle WavesENES ULUDAG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Really Remote

One-time1
  • Really Remote Pro$9.99
2 purchases

MongoLens

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Really Remote free?
Really Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MongoLens free?
MongoLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Really Remote or MongoLens have ads?
Neither Really Remote nor MongoLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Really Remote or MongoLens?
Really Remote ships an update monthly, and MongoLens every 2 weeks. Most recently, Really Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and MongoLens on October 25, 2026.

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