Comparison

Penny vs Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI

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

Head to head
About

Penny

Code from anywhere using your phone with this app. Connect to your VS Code instances, chat with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, and manage multiple projects seamlessly. Enjoy real-time synchronization and a simple setup process.

Highlights
  • Remote VS Code access
  • AI chat with GitHub Copilot
  • Manage multiple VS Code instances
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Simple setup via extension
  • Supports GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Features
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Penny puts your VS Code in your pocket. Install the free Penny extension in VS Code, pair it with this app in seconds, and you're coding from anywhere: the couch, the commute, or the coffee shop. CHAT WITH GITHUB COPILOT Send natural-language prompts to your VS Code instances and get AI-powered responses straight to your phone. Penny works with GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, o3-mini, and every model your Copilot subscription supports. MANAGE MULTIPLE INSTANCES Running VS Code at home and at the office? Switch between instances instantly and keep all of them visible from a single screen. REAL-TIME CONNECTION Penny uses a secure WebSocket relay so your phone and VS Code stay in sync. Commands execute in real time, no polling, no delays. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Install the Penny extension from the VS Code Marketplace (free) 2. Sign in with your GitHub account on both devices 3. Pair your phone using the 6-character link code and you are done REQUIREMENTS - A GitHub account - GitHub Copilot subscription (required for AI chat features) - VS Code 1.90 or later with the Penny extension installed

About

Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI

Features
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Mobile IDE for Claude Code lets you control Claude Code on your Mac from your iPhone. Send prompts, watch the agent work, and ship code while you're away from the desk. WHY THIS APP Claude Code is a powerful agentic coding tool — but until now, you had to be at your computer to use it. Mobile IDE lifts that constraint. Connect your Mac, send a prompt from your phone, and Claude writes, edits, and runs code in your project — wherever you are. WHAT YOU GET - Real-time control. Send prompts to your Mac's Claude Code session and see the agent's response on your iPhone. - Every Claude model. Pick Opus, Sonnet, or Haiku per task with one tap. Switch on the fly when you need speed or depth. - Prompt Book. A curated library of prompts for code review, refactoring, architecture decisions, design patterns, and more. - Agentic Coding. Not just chat — Claude reads your files, writes new ones, runs commands, and iterates until the task is done. - No API keys. No CLI configuration on the phone. Pair your Mac once, then it just works. - Voice input. Dictate your prompts when typing on a small screen isn't ideal. - Unlimited prompts on subscription. No per-message fees, no token meters. GETTING STARTED 1. Open the app on your iPhone. 2. Run the setup helper on your Mac (link inside the app). 3. Pair your devices in seconds. PRIVACY Your code and prompts go between your iPhone and your Mac. We don't store or read the contents of your sessions on our servers. SUBSCRIPTION Try free messages first. When you're ready for unlimited use, upgrade to monthly or yearly — cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. DISCLAIMER Mobile IDE for Claude Code is an independent, third-party client. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic. "Claude" and "Claude Code" are trademarks of their respective owners; we reference them only to describe what this app integrates with. For support: support@luch.dev Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://experts-draw-9pm.craft.me/TzOVehihMJTkKd

Screenshots

Penny4 screens
Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Penny at none against Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI's 2. Penny also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Penny asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Penny versus Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPennyMobile IDE for Claude Code AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBradley LoganUladzsislau Luchkouski

In-app purchases

None

Penny

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$114.991 Year

Questions

Is Penny free?
Penny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI free?
Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Penny or Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI have ads?
Neither Penny nor Mobile IDE for Claude Code AI shows ads.

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