Comparison

Maude vs Skald AI

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

Head to head
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 runs AI coding agents on a server you own — around the clock — and puts them in your pocket. Start a task from your phone, close the app, and come back to finished work, a question, or a command waiting for your approval. It works with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Grok Build and Antigravity. Pick the agent for each session, and hand a task from one to another when you want a second opinion — the next agent gets the plan, the files touched and the git state. NOTHING TO INSTALL BY HAND Add any Linux or macOS machine you can reach over SSH — a VPS, a home server, a Mac mini — by typing its address, pasting an ssh command, or scanning a setup code. Maude deploys its own small daemon, installs each agent at a tested version, and keeps everything up to date. APPROVE FROM ANYWHERE • An inbox for everything that needs you: permission prompts, questions, finished work and failures • Push notifications with Allow and Deny — answer a permission prompt in one tap • Sessions keep running on your server when the app is closed A REAL WORKSPACE, ONE TAB AWAY • Chat with live tool calls, diffs and plans • Files: browse the project and read any file • Git: review changes hunk by hunk, commit, push and open a pull request • Terminal: a full shell on the same server • iPad and tablet layout with sessions, chat and git side by side FAST AND PRIVATE • Your code stays on your server — Maude is the remote control • Connects in under a second through an end-to-end encrypted relay, even behind a firewall or on a private network; SSH is the fallback • SSH keys and passwords stay in your device's secure storage • Sign in to each agent with the account you already have — no API keys resold, no usage metered on top EVERY SESSION, YOUR WAY • Model, effort and permission mode per session — from asking before every command to letting the agent run • Several sessions at once, across several servers • Git worktrees, attachments, /compact and /goal where the agent supports them A Maude subscription unlocks the app (7 days free on the annual plan). Each agent needs its own account or API key with its provider. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://maude.pilotdev.fr/terms Privacy: https://maude.pilotdev.fr/privacy Maude is an independent app by Pilot Dev and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI or Google. Claude and Claude Code are trademarks of Anthropic, PBC; Codex and ChatGPT of OpenAI; Grok of xAI; Antigravity of Google LLC.

About

Skald AI

Features
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Skald helps you write, analyze documents and manage projects. Keep conversations, files and decisions available on your phone and at skald.cloud. • Chat with AI and return to saved conversations. • Add documents and photos to work with your own material. • Use Research to explore topics and sources. • Organize projects, files and tasks. • Create images and browse your gallery. • Choose a light or dark theme and your app language. Skald replaces DI Cloud. Your existing account and subscription stay with you. AI features require an internet connection and are subject to plan limits. AI can make mistakes; verify important information. Optional monthly subscriptions renew automatically. The price and plan details are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your store account. Privacy: https://skald.cloud/privacy?locale=en Terms: https://skald.cloud/terms?locale=en EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maude4 screens
Skald AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Maude at 4 against Skald AI's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Skald AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maude ships an update every 4 days, Skald AI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Maude versus Skald AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaudeSkald AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLucas Jean-Jacques Emile BASTIENBARTOSZ SINCZUK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Maude

Subscriptions2
  • Maude Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Maude Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maude Pro Lifetime$69.99
5 purchases

Skald AI

Subscriptions5
  • Starter$9.991 Month
  • Team$19.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Month
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  • Power$99.991 Month
  • Ultimate$199.991 Month

Questions

Is Maude free?
Maude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skald AI free?
Skald AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maude or Skald AI have ads?
Neither Maude nor Skald AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maude or Skald AI?
Maude ships an update every 4 days, and Skald AI every 2 days. Most recently, Maude was updated on October 28, 2026 and Skald AI on October 25, 2026.

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