Punk Code vs CoTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Punk Code
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Your laptop is the mainframe. Your phone is the terminal. PUNK lets you control Claude Code sessions from your iPhone, wherever you are. Your agents run locally on your machine — PUNK is how you reach them. LOCK SCREEN APPROVALS Approve or deny tool calls without unlocking your phone. VOICE INPUT Dictate prompts 4x faster than typing. MULTI-DEVICE Run multiple Claude Code instances in parallel and manage them all from one place. EXECUTION MODES Switch between Plan, Ask, Auto, and Dangerous modes on the fly. SKILLS & MCPs Access slash commands, MCP tools, and custom skills from your phone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No persistent data storage. Relay-only architecture. No open ports required. Works on Mac, Linux, and Windows. Currently in free beta via TestFlight.
CoTerm
Control your development environment and automate tasks directly from your phone. This tool provides a real terminal experience for running code, managing remote servers, and executing commands anywhere, anytime.
- Run code and automate tasks remotely
- SSH connection with real terminal
- Execute commands and manage workflows
- Control multiple sessions
- Real-time progress monitoring
- AI-assisted development workflows
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CoTerm – AI Coding Terminal is a mobile remote control tool for developers. Run code, automate CLI workflows, and manage your development environment directly from your phone. Turn your mobile device into a powerful terminal interface. Execute commands, monitor tasks, and control your workflows anytime, anywhere. What you can do • Run code and automate tasks in remote environments • Connect via SSH with a real terminal experience • Execute commands and manage development workflows • Control multiple sessions and switch instantly • Monitor progress and results in real time Built for Developers & AI Workflows CoTerm is designed for developers, AI engineers, and technical users who need real control over code, tasks, and terminal environments — not just chat. Perfect for: • CLI and terminal users • Remote server management • Coding and automation workflows • AI-assisted development workflows Subscriptions and In-App Purchases CoTerm offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features: Subscription plans: • Monthly subscription • Yearly subscription (includes a 7-day free trial, if eligible) Notes: • Eligible users can access a 7-day free trial, after which the subscription will automatically renew as a yearly plan • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings • Prices may vary by region and are displayed in the App Store Important Notes CoTerm provides remote terminal and automation capabilities. Performance may vary depending on network conditions and server configuration. Privacy and Terms Privacy Policy https://coterm-site.pages.dev/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Punk Code at none against CoTerm's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CoTerm sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Punk Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Punk Code | CoTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itgel Ganbold | 思亮 刘 |
In-app purchases
Punk Code
No in-app purchases
CoTerm
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$17.991 Year









