Syncode vs Perchoir
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Syncode
This AI coding assistant allows developers to seamlessly continue their work across Mac and iPhone. It offers context-aware conversations, progress tracking, and an approval workflow for critical actions, ensuring a continuous development flow.
- Cross-device development
- AI coding assistant
- Session management
- Approval workflow
- Local pairing
- Secure by default
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Syncode is a cross-device AI coding workstation built for developers. Run project tasks on your Mac, then continue from iPhone with live conversation, progress tracking, and approval of critical actions. Keep one continuous development flow across devices so your work doesnβt stop when you leave your desk. Key features: - Cross-device development: execute on Mac, follow up on iPhone - AI coding assistant: context-aware conversations and task orchestration - Session management: switch between multiple sessions with preserved context - Approval workflow: review commands and patches before execution - Local pairing: fast connection via pairing code or QR code - Secure by default: one-time pairing code, token auth, path sandboxing, and audit logs Best for: - Remote development and mobile collaboration - Fast fixes and checks before code review - Handling urgent coding tasks from phone - AI-assisted workflows across multiple projects Requirements: - Works with the macOS companion app - iPhone and Mac should be on the same local network - AI capabilities are configured and orchestrated on Mac
Perchoir
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Perchoir reconnects your iPhone to the agent sessions (Claude Code, Codex and others) that Fauconnier opened on your computer. Nothing runs on the phone: your agents stay on the computer, in tmux sessions that survive closing the app. β’ Reattach to a session in one gesture and find the buffer exactly as you left it. β’ Follow several agents at once β Canvas mode on iPad and large screens. β’ Dictate your instructions by voice, holding the orb. β’ Send a screenshot or a file to an agent. β’ Get a notification when an agent needs you. Direct SSH connection to your computer, on your own network. Private keys stay in the device keychain, never backed up to iCloud. Requires Fauconnier and Remote Login enabled on the host computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Perchoir at none against Syncode's 2. Perchoir also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Syncode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Perchoir asks for nothing beyond the download.
Syncode ships an update fortnightly, Perchoir every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Syncode | Perchoir |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ειΎ ε | Gabriel Turpin |
In-app purchases
Syncode
- Subscribe for 1 month$1.99
- Subscribe for 1 year$19.99
Perchoir
No in-app purchases









