Comparison

Banana Code vs RemoteCode

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

Head to head
About

Banana Code

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Banana Code is a mobile AI coding agent. Pick a GitHub repo, describe the changes you want in plain English, choose any LLM model, and get a pull request with working code. All from your phone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your GitHub account 2. Select a repository (public or private) 3. Type what you want changed ("Add error handling to the payment module") 4. Pick a model (ANY model!) 5. Watch the agent work in real time 6. Review the PR and merge when ready The agent clones your repo, creates a branch, makes changes across multiple files, and opens a pull request. Sessions run on a dedicated server, so you can close the app and come back later to get your PR. BRING YOUR OWN KEY Unlike tools that lock you into one model at $20+/month, Banana Code lets you use your own API key from OpenRouter, Anthropic, or OpenAI. Sign in with your ChatGPT subscription and use models you already pay for. The app is just $5/month. FEATURES - Any LLM model via OpenRouter (hundreds of options with live pricing) - Real-time streaming so you can watch the agent think and code - Full GitHub integration: clone, branch, commit, push, and PR creation - Attach screenshots to give the agent visual context - Session history with full conversation logs - Supabase integration (beta): run SQL, inspect schemas, write migrations - Dark theme with zero distractions YOUR CODE STAYS YOURS Repos are cloned to a temporary workspace and deleted after each session. API keys are encrypted at rest using device-level secure storage. You can revoke GitHub access or delete your account and all data at any time from Settings. AI-generated code should always be reviewed before merging. Banana Code is a tool for developers, not a replacement for code review. REQUIREMENTS - GitHub account (free) - API key from OpenRouter, Anthropic, or OpenAI (pay-per-use, typically pennies per session) - Internet connection required SUBSCRIPTION - $5/month after a 3-day free trial - Cancel anytime from Settings or your Apple ID subscriptions - Payment charged to Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Privacy Policy: https://bananacode.ai/privacy Terms of Service: https://bananacode.ai/terms

About

RemoteCode

Connect to your local AI coding sessions from your mobile device. Monitor progress, review output, and take action without needing cloud repositories or complex network configurations. Enjoy secure, encrypted data transfer that keeps your code on your machine.

Highlights
  • Connect to local AI coding sessions
  • Monitor progress and output
  • Secure, encrypted data relay
  • No cloud repository or SSH required
  • Automatic session discovery
  • Remote access via subscription
Features
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RemoteCode 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. RemoteCode is fully functional for free when used on your own local network or VPN. REMOTECODE PRO โ€” CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE Don't want to configure anything? Subscribe to RemoteCode 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, RemoteCode 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 RemoteCode 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 โ€ข Works with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and any terminal-based AI coding tool โ€ข Live session visibility โ€” see exactly what your agent is doing in real time โ€ข Instant reconnect โ€” your phone finds the running desktop session automatically โ€ข One private account โ€” access is synced across desktop and mobile โ€ข No repo migration โ€” your local workflow stays local SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION RemoteCode 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

Screenshots

Banana Code4 screens
RemoteCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Banana Code at 15.1 against RemoteCode's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Banana Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and RemoteCode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Banana Code versus RemoteCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanana CodeRemoteCode
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew JohnstonCarlos Samuel dos Santos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Banana Code

Subscriptions1
  • Banana Code Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

RemoteCode

Subscriptions1
  • RemoteCode Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Banana Code free?
Banana Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RemoteCode free?
RemoteCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Banana Code or RemoteCode have ads?
Neither Banana Code nor RemoteCode shows ads.

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