Comparison

Sessix vs Leash

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

Head to head
About

Sessix

Features
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Your Mac/PC runs the AI. Your phone runs the show. Sessix connects to Claude Code running on your Mac over local network. No cloud, no third-party servers — just your phone and your Mac. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the Sessix server on your Mac 2. Scan the QR code with your phone 3. That's it. You're in control. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Monitor AI coding sessions in real-time • Approve or reject tool operations from anywhere at home • Send instructions without touching your keyboard • Get push notifications when AI needs your decision • Resume and manage multiple sessions BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS • Works with Claude Code's stream-json protocol • PreToolUse hook integration for granular approval control • Dynamic Island shows live session status • YOLO mode for when you trust the AI Stop babysitting your terminal. Walk away. Your AI keeps working.

About

Leash

Features
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Step away from your Mac without losing control of your AI coding agents. Leash sends their commands, questions, and plans to your iPhone. Review the exact action, respond in a tap, and keep work moving wherever you are. • Approve or deny commands from the app or lock screen • See the command, project, and risk before it runs • Answer multiple-choice questions or send your own response • Review plans and approve them—or ask the agent to keep planning • Follow running sessions and steer them live • Check status from Apple Watch, widgets, and Siri shortcuts BUILT FOR CODING AGENTS Leash is built for Claude Code, with beta support for Codex, Cursor, Gemini, Qwen, OpenCode, and more. Supervise the agents running on your Mac from one place. LOCAL-FIRST AND PRIVATE Leash pairs with a free Mac companion app. There is no Leash account and no readable cloud copy of your work. On the same Wi-Fi, your devices connect directly over your local network. Away from Wi-Fi, an end-to-end encrypted relay carries ciphertext that the relay cannot read. FREE Receive encrypted notifications on any network. While on the same Wi-Fi, respond in Leash or through notification actions at no cost. LEASH PRO Unlock off-network responses and notification actions, Live Activities, and a live terminal mirror. Available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Get the free Mac companion: https://adrianmcgee.github.io/leash/ Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://adrianmcgee.github.io/leash/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Sessix4 screens
Leash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Leash at every 2 days against Sessix's every 10 days. Sessix's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sessix ships an update every 10 days, Leash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sessix versus Leash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessixLeash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKa Chun CHEUNGAdrian McGee

In-app purchases

None

Sessix

No in-app purchases

None

Leash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sessix free?
Sessix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leash free?
Leash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sessix or Leash have ads?
Neither Sessix nor Leash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sessix or Leash?
Sessix ships an update every 10 days, and Leash every 2 days. Most recently, Sessix was updated on September 18, 2026 and Leash on August 30, 2026.

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