Forge Remote vs MacCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Forge Remote
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Forge Remote is the mobile command center for AI coding agents. Connect to Claude Code, Aider, or Codex CLI sessions running on your desktop and take full control from your phone. Monitor Sessions in Real Time Watch your AI agent work โ every message, tool call, and file change streams to your phone instantly. See exactly what Claude is reading, writing, and executing. Approve Permissions Instantly Get a push notification the moment your agent needs permission. See the risk level (Low/Medium/High/Critical), review the command, and approve or deny with one tap โ from anywhere. Send Prompts & Follow-ups Send new prompts or follow-up instructions while your agent is working. No need to be at your desk. Build & Deploy From Your Phone Build iOS, Android, and web apps with one tap. Deploy to Firebase Hosting for instant web previews or distribute test builds to your team via Firebase App Distribution. Git Integration View branch status, changed files, and unified diffs. Create commits and pull requests directly from your phone. MCP Marketplace Browse and install MCP tools for Claude Code with one tap. Manage your configuration from mobile. RPG Character System Choose from 6 character classes โ Forge Knight, Architect, Shadow Script, Artificer, Elementalist, or Chronomancer. Earn XP every time your agent completes a task. Level up, evolve at level 25, and switch classes while keeping your progress. Your Data, Your Firebase Forge Remote runs on your own Firebase project (BYOF). Your code, prompts, and session data never touch our servers. You own everything. Free Features: 1 paired desktop Real-time session monitoring Permission approvals with risk scoring Send prompts and follow-ups Git status and diffs Build and deploy MCP marketplace Pro Features ($9.99/mo or $99.99/yr): Unlimited paired desktops Character progression and class switching Session history and search Scheduled sessions Webhook integrations Custom notification rules Priority support
MacCode
Connect to your local AI coding sessions from your mobile device without cloud repositories or complex network setups. Access your code securely from anywhere with an optional subscription.
- Connect to local AI coding agents
- Remote access via secure relay
- No cloud repository or SSH required
- Live session visibility
- Instant reconnect to desktop sessions
- Code stays local on your machine
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MacCode is the mobile companion for developers who run local AI coding agents. Stay connected to your Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode sessions directly from your iPhone โ no cloud repository required, no SSH keys, no port forwarding. FREE ON YOUR LOCAL NETWORK Connect to your desktop over Wi-Fi or VPN at no cost. No account needed โ just open the app, and it automatically discovers your running desktop session on the same network. MacCode is fully functional for free when used on your own local network or VPN. MacCode PRO โ CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE Don't want to configure anything? Subscribe to MacCode Pro and connect to your desktop from anywhere on the internet through our secure, encrypted private relay. Just log in and go โ no network setup, no port forwarding, no VPN required. YOUR CODE NEVER LEAVES YOUR MACHINE Unlike cloud-based solutions, MacCode never uploads your source code to any server. The relay only passes encrypted session data between your own devices. Your repositories stay exactly where you put them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download the MacCode desktop client on your Mac 2. Open this mobile app on the same Wi-Fi network โ or log in for remote access 3. Your active desktop session appears automatically on your phone 4. Check progress, review output, and take action from anywhere BUILT FOR AI-FIRST DEVELOPERS โข Works with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and any terminal-based AI coding tool โข Live session visibility โ see exactly what your agent is doing in real time โข Instant reconnect โ your phone finds the running desktop session automatically โข One private account โ access is synced across desktop and mobile โข No repo migration โ your local workflow stays local SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION MacCode Pro is an optional auto-renewable monthly subscription that unlocks remote relay access from anywhere on the internet. The subscription costs $4.99/month (USD). A free 1-week trial is included for new subscribers. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://remotecode.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MacCode at every 2 days against Forge Remote's fortnightly. Forge Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Forge Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MacCode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Forge Remote ships an update fortnightly, MacCode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forge Remote | MacCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Wendel | Carlos Samuel dos Santos |
In-app purchases
Forge Remote
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
MacCode
- RemoteCode Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month









