Comparison

Paseo vs Maude

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

Head to head
About

Paseo

This app allows you to run advanced AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Codex directly on your local machine. It provides hands-free voice control and integrates with your development workflow, keeping your code secure and private.

Highlights
  • Run Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode locally
  • Voice control for hands-free operation
  • Git worktree integration for isolated branches
  • Real-time output streaming and notifications
  • Self-hosted for enhanced privacy
  • Remote access via encrypted relay
Features
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Run Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode on your machine from your phone. Paseo is a self-hosted app that connects to your local dev environment so your agents run with full access to your actual setup - not a cloud sandbox. Key features: - Voice support: talk to your agents hands-free with on-device speech processing - Multi-provider: use Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode from one interface - Git worktrees: agents work in isolated branches, review diffs and ship from the app - Real-time streaming: live agent output and push notifications when tasks complete - Self-hosted: runs on your laptop, home server, or VPS. Your code stays on your machine - Remote access: optional end-to-end encrypted relay for connecting from anywhere - Open source and free Requires a running Paseo server on your machine. See paseo.sh/docs for setup.

About

Maude

This app allows developers to remotely access and code on their own servers using an AI assistant. It enables real-time code execution, debugging, and feature shipping directly from a mobile device, ensuring privacy and no extra AI costs.

Highlights
  • Remote development from phone
  • Real-time code streaming
  • Push notifications for task completion
  • Tool use visibility
  • Persistent sessions
  • Multiple server management
  • GitHub integration
Features
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Maude is an AI coding assistant that brings Claude Code to your phone and tablet. Connect to your own server via SSH and vibe code from anywhere — no laptop needed. Use your existing Claude Pro or Max subscription. Maude runs Claude Code on your server, so everything stays 100% private. No API keys, no extra AI costs. How it works: 1. Add your VPS or cloud server with SSH credentials 2. Sign in with your Anthropic account via OAuth 3. Start coding — watch Claude Code think, write, and build in real time Features: • Remote development from your phone — vibe code full-stack apps, debug code, and ship features on the go • Real-time streaming — watch Claude Code execute commands, edit files, and run tools live • Push notifications — get notified when Claude finishes a task so you can close the app and come back later • Tool use visibility — see every file read, write, bash command, and search Claude performs • Persistent sessions — sessions keep running on your server through disconnects so you never lose progress • Multiple servers — manage projects across Hetzner, DigitalOcean, AWS, Fly.io, or any Linux server with SSH • Session management — run multiple coding sessions per server, resume anytime • GitHub integration — clone repos directly onto your server • SSH key and password authentication • Browse and select remote project directories • Markdown-rendered responses with code highlighting • Light and dark mode • Secure on-device credential storage — your server credentials never leave your device Built for developers who want a mobile terminal and AI code editor that works with their own infrastructure — whether that means serious remote development or vibe coding a side project from the couch. No vendor lock-in, no cloud IDE — just SSH into your server and start building. A Maude subscription is required. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms and Conditions: https://maude.pilotdev.fr/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://maude.pilotdev.fr/privacy.html

Screenshots

Paseo3 screens
Maude4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paseo at none against Maude's 2. Paseo also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Maude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Paseo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Paseo against 5.0 for Maude. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paseo has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paseo versus Maude: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaseoMaude
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (90 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed Boudra ZianiLucas Jean-Jacques Emile BASTIEN

Customer experience

Paseo

All ratings90 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%

Maude

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paseo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Maude

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Paseo free?
Paseo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maude free?
Maude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paseo or Maude?
Maude is rated higher. Paseo averages 4.9 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Maude averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Paseo or Maude have ads?
Neither Paseo nor Maude shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paseo or Maude?
Paseo ships an update every 3 days, and Maude every 3 days. Most recently, Paseo was updated on October 1, 2026 and Maude on September 14, 2026.

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