Comparison

clux vs Cyphir

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

Head to head
About

clux

Control AI coding tools on your PC from your mobile device using SSH. Send voice commands, manage multiple tasks with tmux, and view output in a full-color terminal. Develop software from anywhere, even while relaxing.

Highlights
  • Remote AI coding control
  • Voice-powered commands
  • tmux session management
  • ANSI color terminal
  • Automatic Git worktree
  • Customizable quick actions
Features
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Tell AI to write code — from your bed. clux is a remote SSH terminal app for controlling AI coding tools (like Claude Code) on your PC from your iPhone or iPad. Connect to Mac, Windows, or Linux via SSH and operate in real time through tmux sessions. VIBE CODING, FROM ANYWHERE In the age of AI coding, you don't need to sit at your desk to build software. With clux, you can give AI instructions from your bed, your couch, or on the train — just by speaking. Send commands directly to Claude Code or any terminal-based AI coding tool running on your PC, see results in real time, and give the next instruction. Development never stops, even when you're away from your computer. KEY FEATURES Remote AI Coding Control Claude Code, GitHub Copilot CLI, Cursor, and other terminal-based AI coding tools from your iPhone or iPad. Send instructions, review output, and follow up — all from your mobile device. Voice-Powered Commands Give AI instructions using your voice instead of a keyboard. "Create a PR", "Run the tests" — just speak and the command is sent. Perfect for vibe coding while lying in bed. tmux Session Management Run multiple AI tasks in parallel. Organize sessions by work type — Research, Development, Review — and switch between them with a single tap. Let AI handle multiple jobs at once. ANSI Color Terminal Full 16-color ANSI support. See Claude Code's colorful output exactly as it appears on your desktop, providing a terminal experience comparable to your PC. Automatic Git Worktree Automatically create a Git worktree for each task. AI can develop multiple features in parallel, each in its own isolated branch. Customizable Quick Actions Send common AI instructions like "Implement this", "Create a PR", or "Review this" with one tap. Fully customizable per work type. PERFECT FOR - Letting AI write code while you relax in bed - Checking AI-generated PRs during your commute - Monitoring AI build progress from the couch - Managing multiple AI tasks while you're out SETUP (3 STEPS) 1. Enable SSH on your PC (Mac: Remote Login, Windows: OpenSSH Server) 2. Enter your PC's address and login credentials in clux 3. Test the connection and you're done An in-app setup guide walks you through every step. PRIVACY AND SECURITY - SSH credentials are encrypted and stored on-device - No communication with external servers - All operations stay within your local network With clux, AI coding is always at your fingertips.

About

Cyphir

Control AI agents running on your computer directly from your iPhone. Send commands, monitor their actions in real-time, and interrupt sessions from anywhere. Ensures privacy with end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Remote AI agent command
  • Real-time tool use monitoring
  • Session interruption
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Multi-machine support
  • Live command streaming
Features
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Cyphir turns your iPhone into a control surface for AI coding agents running on your Mac or PC. Start sessions, send instructions, monitor activity, and stay close to your AI-assisted development work even when you are away from your desk. CONTROL YOUR AI WORKFLOW Cyphir lets you connect your phone to supported coding-agent sessions on your computer through the Cyphir bridge. From your iPhone, you can send commands, follow session activity, and keep visibility into what is happening on your machine. BUILT FOR AI CODING AGENTS Cyphir is designed for developers, builders, and power users who run tools like Claude Code, Codex, and other local AI-assisted coding workflows. Your computer runs the agent. Your phone becomes the command and review layer. REMOTE SESSION VISIBILITY Follow active sessions from your phone, review recent activity, and keep track of agent work while you move between your desk, laptop, and mobile device. PAIR YOUR COMPUTER SECURELY Install the Cyphir bridge on your Mac or PC, pair it with your iPhone, and connect through Cyphir’s relay infrastructure. Pairing is tied to your account and device flow so you can manage access from the app. APPROVAL-FOCUSED CONTROL Cyphir is built around visibility and control. Supported approval and review flows help you understand what your agent is doing and reduce the chance of unattended work moving forward without your awareness. PRIVACY-CONSCIOUS BY DESIGN Cyphir is designed to avoid unnecessary exposure of sensitive workflow data. Authentication, pairing, local device storage, session cleanup, and relay behavior are built with security and privacy in mind. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the Cyphir bridge on the computer where your AI coding agent runs. 2. Pair your iPhone using the Cyphir app. 3. Start or monitor supported sessions from your phone. 4. Review activity and stay in control while your agent works. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Connect your iPhone to supported AI coding workflows on your computer • Start and monitor coding-agent sessions • Send natural-language instructions • Review supported session activity from your phone • Use account-based pairing and bridge connection flows • Manage your mobile session state securely • Keep your AI coding workflow close, even when you step away from your desk WHO CYPHIR IS FOR Cyphir is for developers, founders, technical operators, and AI power users who want mobile visibility and control over their AI coding workflows. REQUIREMENTS Cyphir requires the Cyphir bridge to be installed on the Mac or PC you want to connect. Supported AI coding tools must be installed and configured separately on that computer. A Cyphir subscription may be required after the free trial.

Screenshots

clux3 screens
Cyphir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cyphir at 100% against clux's 0%. Cyphir also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). clux's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cyphir holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of clux's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cyphir's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
clux versus Cyphir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercluxCyphir
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki KuwaharaVeridian Software LLC

Customer experience

clux

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Cyphir

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

clux

No in-app purchases

None

Cyphir

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is clux free?
clux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyphir free?
Cyphir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, clux or Cyphir?
Cyphir is rated higher. clux averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cyphir averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do clux or Cyphir have ads?
Neither clux nor Cyphir shows ads.

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