MobileCodeAI vs afk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MobileCodeAI
This AI-powered code editor for iOS helps developers write and manage code efficiently on their mobile devices. It offers intelligent suggestions and a streamlined interface for on-the-go coding tasks.
- AI-powered code suggestions
- Mobile code editing
- Streamlined interface
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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AI code editor on iPhone
afk
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Keep coding where you already do. "afk" connects the AI coding agents running in your existing setup — Claude Code, Codex, and more — 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 iOS requirement: afk at 15.0 against MobileCodeAI's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobileCodeAI | afk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MobileCodeAI, Inc. | Su Il Lee |
In-app purchases
MobileCodeAI
No in-app purchases
afk
No in-app purchases
