# tmuxonwatch vs MuxCLI

The clearest difference is rating: tmuxonwatch at 5.0 against MuxCLI's 2.0. tmuxonwatch also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). MuxCLI's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tmuxonwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MuxCLI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

tmuxonwatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

tmuxonwatch ships an update every 6 days, MuxCLI every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tmuxonwatch | MuxCLI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmuxonwatch/id6759545173/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxcli/id6761280580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Augustus Benedikt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879426331) | [Tim Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/893032386) |

## What reviewers say

### tmuxonwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmuxonwatch/id6759545173)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

View live tmux output from your Mac on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Monitor builds, logs, and commands with a readable monospace display. Offers free features like live viewing and demo mode, with an optional Pro unlock for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Live terminal viewing on iPhone and Apple Watch, Demo mode with sample terminal output, Customizable themes and font sizing, Optional command completion notifications, Send keys from Apple Watch (Pro), Session and window switching on watch (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tmuxonwatch - Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### MuxCLI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muxcli/id6761280580)

Manage AI coding sessions on your server directly from your iPhone. Create, attach, and resume tmux-backed sessions for various AI CLIs and shell workflows. Continue prompt work without losing context and send terminal input with mobile-friendly controls.

**Highlights:** Run AI coding sessions remotely, Manage tmux-backed sessions, Resume interrupted workflows, Send terminal input from mobile, Receive attention signals, Pair phone with server quickly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MuxCLI Lifetime Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tmuxonwatch free?

tmuxonwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MuxCLI free?

MuxCLI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, tmuxonwatch or MuxCLI?

tmuxonwatch is rated higher. tmuxonwatch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MuxCLI averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do tmuxonwatch or MuxCLI have ads?

Neither tmuxonwatch nor MuxCLI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tmuxonwatch or MuxCLI?

tmuxonwatch ships an update every 6 days, and MuxCLI every 4 weeks. Most recently, tmuxonwatch was updated on October 6, 2026 and MuxCLI on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*