Comparison

clux vs gtmux

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

gtmux

Monitor and control your terminal agents from your phone. See a live radar of agent states, send commands, and receive timely notifications for critical updates. This companion app enhances your workflow by keeping your coding agents accessible remotely.

Highlights
  • Live radar of tmux pane and CLI agent states
  • Remote command execution and agent control
  • Intelligent notifications for agent needs
  • Live Activity integration for Lock Screen
  • Secure, revocable sharing of sessions
  • Multi-language support (English, Simplified Chinese)
Features
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View and control tmux sessions on your Mac or Linux server from iPhone and iPad. Follow Claude Code, Codex, DeepSeek Harness and other supported coding agents alongside ordinary terminal panes. Read their progress, reply to questions and continue work while away from your desk. Sessions and replies • Check agent status and requests that need your attention. • Read conversations and terminal output, send messages, and answer recognized permission requests or choices. • Use function keys and modifier combinations when a session needs keyboard input. Input access is controlled separately from viewing. HQ and knowledge HQ follows multiple agent sessions, summarizes progress and shows pending decisions and recorded actions. It can dispatch work within your authorization. HQ keeps project context, reusable lessons and your feedback in a local knowledge base, updating and referring to those records in later tasks to become more familiar with your projects and the way you work. Usage and notifications Check the limits, reset times and usage records available from supported agents. Receive notifications when your attention is needed or a task finishes, and follow session state through Live Activities. Connections Pair with multiple servers, or open a limited session-sharing link. Sharing can be revoked, and terminal input must be enabled separately. iPad supports a sidebar layout and hardware keyboard shortcuts. English and Simplified Chinese are included. Getting started Install the free, open-source gtmux server on your Mac or Linux machine, then scan its pairing code. The built-in demo works without a server. Connect over your own network or a gtmux tunnel; sessions keep running on your server. Setup: ccy.dev/projects/gtmux. Privacy gtmux collects no data and requires no account. Your sessions and pairing credentials stay on your devices and server. Notifications pass through a relay to Apple's push service without being stored by the relay.

Screenshots

clux3 screens
gtmux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: gtmux at 5.0 against clux's 3.0. gtmux also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

gtmux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
clux versus gtmux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercluxgtmux
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki KuwaharaChaoyi Chen

Customer experience

clux

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

gtmux

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

clux

No in-app purchases

None

gtmux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is clux free?
clux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is gtmux free?
gtmux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, clux or gtmux?
gtmux is rated higher. clux averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while gtmux averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do clux or gtmux have ads?
Neither clux nor gtmux shows ads.

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