Comparison

Portable Dev vs OpenClient for OpenCode

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

Head to head
About

Portable Dev

This app provides a full software development environment on your phone, connecting to your computer for code execution. It integrates AI for coding assistance, GitHub, and testing, allowing you to build and manage projects from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote code execution on your computer
  • AI-powered coding assistance
  • GitHub repository management
  • Live localhost servers
  • Automated Playwright testing
  • AI-generated assets
Features
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Computer, meet Phone. Start Portable.dev on your machine, install on iOS, and get a dedicated drop-in replacement for Claude /remote-control. Free, open-source, batteries included. Works with your Claude Code, and your data never touches our servers. RUNS ON YOUR OWN COMPUTER • Install the free Portable launcher on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine • Scan a QR code once to pair your phone • Your code, your repos, and your toolchain stay on your machine • Pick up on your phone exactly where you left off at your desk BRING YOUR OWN CLAUDE • Connect your own Claude (Anthropic) account — your subscription or API key • No extra fees and no Portable subscription — the app is free • AI calls go straight from your machine to Claude POWERED BY CLAUDE AI • Multi-turn AI conversations for complex coding tasks • Claude understands your entire codebase and project context • Natural-language commands to write, refactor, and debug code • Voice input for hands-free coding on the go COMPLETE GITHUB INTEGRATION • Browse repositories, branches, issues, and pull requests • Create and review PRs with AI assistance • Monitor CI/CD pipelines and workflow runs • Manage issues and project boards • Connect with your own GitHub account A REAL DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT • Live localhost servers with shareable public tunnel URLs • Install dependencies and run real build commands • Use the full toolchain already on your machine (Docker, package managers, CLIs) • Multi-repository workspace, persistent across sessions AI-POWERED BROWSER TESTING • Automated Playwright testing driven by AI • Step-by-step • Debug visual issues directly from your phone ASSET PIPELINE • AI-generated images and videos • Iterate on media assets with natural language • Drop assets BUILT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPERS Portable isn't just for quick fixes. It's a complete development environment for engineers shipping production code every day • Works with any framework: React, Next.js, Node.js,Python, and more • Supports monorepos and microservices architectures • Seamless desing • Your work syncs through GitHub and your own machine PERFECT FOR • Quick bug fixes and code reviews on the go • Keeping projects moving during commutes • Exploring an • Pair programming with AI when you're stuck on a problem GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Portable launcher on your computer 2. Run it and 3. Start building — from anywhere Terms of Use: https://app.portable.dev/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://app.portable.dev/privacy-policy.html

About

OpenClient for OpenCode

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
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OpenClient brings native iPhone and iPad integration for OpenCode to your own self-hosted server. Keep coding sessions within reach when you are away from your desk. Browse projects, resume chats, review tool activity, answer permission and question prompts, and follow ongoing work from a fast native interface built around the way iOS and iPadOS actually work. OpenClient is designed for developers who already run OpenCode and want more than a remote chat window. It is a mobile command center for active agent work, long-running tasks, quick follow-ups, and remote check-ins. Free vs Pro Free lets you try OpenClient with your own OpenCode server: send up to 5 prompts per day and create one session. OpenClient Pro unlocks: - Unlimited prompts - Unlimited sessions - Project Actions - Support for continued development of the open-source App Store build Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase and includes the Pro Life icon. Pro Monthly is an auto-renewing subscription billed monthly. Core OpenCode features: - Connect to your own self-hosted OpenCode server - Save recent servers and reconnect quickly - Browse projects, workspaces, and session history - Track OpenAI subscription usage and OpenRouter spending with optional provider usage setup - Configure usage bars or rings in Projects and Activity, with usage snapshot widgets - Open existing sessions or start new ones - Continue chat conversations from iPhone or iPad - Stream assistant responses and tool activity live - Review reasoning, messages, command output, and file references - Send text prompts and attach supported files from iOS - Sketch ideas, UI notes, and architecture diagrams with the built-in Excalidraw drawing board - Dictate prompts by voice when typing is not convenient - Use commands, agent mentions, model choices, and session options when available from your server - Track session-local todos while work is in progress - Respond to permission requests without returning to your computer - Answer multiple-choice and custom question prompts in a first-party UI - View and manage MCP server status when supported by your OpenCode setup - Inspect project files and source-control context from the app iOS and iPadOS integrations: - Native SwiftUI interface optimized for iPhone and iPad - Multi-column iPad layout for projects, sessions, and chat - Live Activities for following active sessions from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Home Screen widgets for recent and pinned sessions - Shortcut and control widgets for faster access to common OpenClient actions - Secure Keychain storage for saved server passwords - App-group sharing for widget snapshots without storing your server password in widget data - Native file picker support for adding compatible attachments - Local Excalidraw-powered sketch attachments exported directly into chat - Voice dictation-friendly composer controls - Choose the Messenger or Assistant composer on iPhone; iPad uses the Assistant composer - Deep links from widgets back into the right server, project, and session Privacy and self-hosting: OpenClient is built for private, self-hosted use. You choose which OpenCode server it connects to, and your session data stays tied to your own OpenCode setup. Server credentials are stored securely on device, and OpenClient does not provide or proxy an OpenCode backend. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Portable Dev4 screens
OpenClient for OpenCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Portable Dev at 5.0 against OpenClient for OpenCode's 3.5. Portable Dev also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). OpenClient for OpenCode's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. Portable Dev sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per month and OpenClient for OpenCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Portable Dev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Portable Dev's written reviews are positive against 75% of OpenClient for OpenCode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portable Dev ships an update every 2 days, OpenClient for OpenCode every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Portable Dev versus OpenClient for OpenCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortable DevOpenClient for OpenCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#151 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB66 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVolter AINicolas Toporcov

Customer experience

Portable Dev

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

OpenClient for OpenCode

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Portable Dev

Subscriptions1
  • Portable Pro Monthly$34.991 Month
2 purchases

OpenClient for OpenCode

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Portable Dev free?
Portable Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenClient for OpenCode free?
OpenClient for OpenCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Portable Dev or OpenClient for OpenCode?
Portable Dev is rated higher. Portable Dev averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenClient for OpenCode averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Portable Dev or OpenClient for OpenCode have ads?
Neither Portable Dev nor OpenClient for OpenCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Portable Dev or OpenClient for OpenCode?
Portable Dev ships an update every 2 days, and OpenClient for OpenCode every 6 days. Most recently, Portable Dev was updated on September 21, 2026 and OpenClient for OpenCode on September 25, 2026.

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