Comparison

amux vs DNP Remote

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

Head to head
About

amux

Features
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amux is an agent multiplexer that allows controlling your agents from anywhere. You can start a Claude Code agent on your laptop, go to the coffee shop and check in on the progress and approve permissions.

About

DNP Remote

Features
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DNP Remote -Your Mac Dev Environment, Right in Your Pocket. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your Mac development workflow. DNP Remote connects directly to your Mac via local network or Tailscale VPN, giving you full control over AI coding agents, Xcode builds, and your entire development environment - from anywhere. - Chat with AI Coding Agents - Send prompts and receive real-time streaming responses from Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, and OpenAI Codex all running natively on your Mac. - Switch between agents instantly with a single tap. - Build, Run & Debug Xcode Projects - Browse your Mac's projects, select schemes and simulators, then build and run directly from your iPhone. View real-time build logs, catch errors instantly, and stop builds on the fly - no need to sit at your desk. - Screen Mirror with Touch Control - Mirror your Mac screen in real-time and interact with it using an intuitive trackpad overlay. Move the cursor, click, scroll, type, and use gestures - as if you were sitting right in front of your Mac. - Secure Device Pairing - Pair your iPhone to your Mac with a simple QR code scan. All communication stays direct between your devices - no cloud servers, no data collection, no accounts required. Your code never leaves your network. Works Everywhere Connect over your local WiFi network for instant, low-latency control. Or use Tailscale VPN to securely access your Mac from anywhere in the world coffee shop, couch, or commute. • Multi-agent support: Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex • Real-time streaming chat with code highlighting • Xcode build/run/stop with live build logs • Screen mirroring with mouse, keyboard & gesture control • Project browser with file navigation • Voice-to-text input for hands-free prompting • Image attachments for visual AI analysis • Session management with chat history • Home Screen widget for quick status & actions • Dark mode with Liquid Glass design • Zero-config Bonjour discovery • Tailscale VPN support for remote access Privacy First DNP Remote communicates directly with your Mac peer-to-peer. No cloud relay, no analytics, no tracking. Your code, your conversations, and your data stay entirely on your devices. Requirements: • Mac running DNP Mac Bridge (free companion app) • iOS 17.0 or later • Same WiFi network or Tailscale VPN

Screenshots

amux4 screens
DNP Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: amux at none against DNP Remote's 3. amux also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. DNP Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. amux asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
amux versus DNP Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteramuxDNP Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan WebsterRotem Dadon

In-app purchases

None

amux

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DNP Remote

One-time3
  • Small Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me a Large Coffee$5.99
  • Buy Me a Medium Coffee$12.99

Questions

Is amux free?
amux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DNP Remote free?
DNP Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do amux or DNP Remote have ads?
Neither amux nor DNP Remote shows ads.

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