DNP Remote vs Codex Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
DNP Remote
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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
Codex Meter
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Codex Meter shows Codex GPT-5.5 usage at a glance. Sign in with Codex to retrieve live 5-hour and weekly usage windows, refresh from the app, and keep the same numbers visible in a Home Screen widget. The widget supports scheduled timeline refreshes and a manual refresh button, so you can check remaining usage quickly without opening ChatGPT or Codex.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codex Meter at none against DNP Remote's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. DNP Remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Codex Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DNP Remote | Codex Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rotem Dadon | Tom Fadial |
In-app purchases
DNP Remote
- Small Coffee$2.99
- Buy Me a Large Coffee$5.99
- Buy Me a Medium Coffee$12.99
Codex Meter
No in-app purchases









