Comparison

MacCode vs AgentsRoom

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

Head to head
About

MacCode

Connect to your local AI coding sessions from your mobile device without cloud repositories or complex network setups. Access your code securely from anywhere with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Connect to local AI coding agents
  • Remote access via secure relay
  • No cloud repository or SSH required
  • Live session visibility
  • Instant reconnect to desktop sessions
  • Code stays local on your machine
Features
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MacCode 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 — 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 — just open the app, and it automatically discovers your running desktop session on the same network. MacCode is fully functional for free when used on your own local network or VPN. MacCode PRO — CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE Don't want to configure anything? Subscribe to MacCode Pro and connect to your desktop from anywhere on the internet through our secure, encrypted private relay. Just log in and go — no network setup, no port forwarding, no VPN required. YOUR CODE NEVER LEAVES YOUR MACHINE Unlike cloud-based solutions, MacCode 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 MacCode desktop client on your Mac 2. Open this mobile app on the same Wi-Fi network — 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 • Works with Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and any terminal-based AI coding tool • Live session visibility — see exactly what your agent is doing in real time • Instant reconnect — your phone finds the running desktop session automatically • One private account — access is synced across desktop and mobile • No repo migration — your local workflow stays local SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION MacCode 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

About

AgentsRoom

Control AI coding agents running on your computer from your phone. Receive notifications, review output, and steer agents with push-button ease. Supports multiple coding CLIs and machines, with features like a live terminal and Git integration.

Highlights
  • Remote control for AI coding agents
  • Push notifications for agent status
  • Approve, reply, and send prompts
  • Dictate prompts with voice input
  • Share files and screenshots
  • Supports 14 coding CLIs
  • Manage multiple machines
Features
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Your agents run on your computer. Your phone tells you when they need you. AgentsRoom is the remote control for the AI coding agents running on your Mac, PC or Linux machine. It requires the AgentsRoom desktop app and at least one coding CLI installed there with its own account: Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, Cursor and ten more. Nothing runs on the phone itself. You start, watch, answer and steer from wherever you are, over an end-to-end encrypted link. WHAT YOU NEED - A Mac, PC or Linux machine with the AgentsRoom desktop app installed and running - At least one coding CLI on that machine, with its own account or subscription - This app, paired once with a QR code Without the desktop app, only cloud agents are available, if your account includes cloud minutes. NEVER LEAVE AN AGENT WAITING - Push notification when an agent finishes, fails or needs a decision, then answer in one tap - Read the live output, approve, reply, send the next prompt - Dictate a prompt instead of typing it, on-device or server transcription - Share a screenshot or a file from any app straight into an agent - Write a message now and have it sent later 14 CODING CLIS, ONE REMOTE - Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, OpenCode, Aider, Grok, Mistral Vibe, Kimi, Amp, oh-my-pi, Freebuff, Devin - Pick the provider and the model for each agent, switch either mid-conversation without losing context - Several agents in parallel, across several projects - 14 roles: Architect, Full-Stack, Frontend, Backend, Mobile, DevOps, QA, Security, PM, Brainstormer, Marketing, Git, SEO, i18n, plus hundreds of experts in the catalog and custom roles with your own system prompt - Morph a running agent into another role and keep the conversation ALL YOUR MACHINES IN ONE APP - Pair your Mac, your PC and your Linux box, switch between them in one tap - See which machines are online before you start anything CLOUD AGENTS - Send a task and a disposable cloud machine runs it, commits and pushes a branch - Works with every computer of yours switched off - Uses the cloud minutes of your account TERMINAL, SSH, DATABASES, GIT - A real terminal on your machine, with tabs, from your phone - Open the SSH connections saved on your desktop and work on your servers - SQL console on MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB: read-only, capped results, and the password never leaves the desktop - Review the diff of what an agent changed, commit and push - Start and stop your dev servers, read their output live - Secret references your agents can use but never read PROMPTS, SKILLS, BACKLOG AND TEAMS - Your prompt library and agent skills, in your pocket, editable, sent to an agent in a tap - Kanban board: move a ticket to In Progress and an agent picks it up - Public backlog for teammates and clients, Idea Radar that sorts raw feedback by theme - Launch a team of agents that hand work to each other, and follow every step - Scheduled and webhook triggers, edited from the phone, run by the desktop STAY IN THE LOOP - Live preview: publish your local dev server on a public HTTPS address and share the link - Chat with your team: mentions, replies, reactions, attachments - Usage bars per provider and token usage per session PRIVACY BY DESIGN - Pairing by QR code, X25519 key exchange, XSalsa20-Poly1305 encryption - The relay never sees your content, and you can self-host it - Database and SSH passwords stay in your computer's keychain, never on the phone HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the AgentsRoom desktop app on your Mac, PC or Linux machine, next to your coding CLI. 2. Scan the QR code with your phone, or pick your machine from the list. 3. Start, watch and steer your agents from wherever you are. AgentsRoom is an independent product, not affiliated with Anthropic, OpenAI, Google or any CLI vendor. Running agents on your own machine requires the AgentsRoom desktop app for macOS, Windows or Linux and your own CLI subscription. Cloud agents run without them.

Screenshots

MacCode4 screens
AgentsRoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AgentsRoom at 92% against MacCode's 0%. AgentsRoom also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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. MacCode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and AgentsRoom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacCode ships an update every 2 days, AgentsRoom daily. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MacCode versus AgentsRoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacCodeAgentsRoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Samuel dos SantosCHAUVIN Jean-Baptiste Thibault

Customer experience

MacCode

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

AgentsRoom

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MacCode

Subscriptions1
  • RemoteCode Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

AgentsRoom

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is MacCode free?
MacCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AgentsRoom free?
AgentsRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MacCode or AgentsRoom have ads?
Neither MacCode nor AgentsRoom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MacCode or AgentsRoom?
MacCode ships an update every 2 days, and AgentsRoom daily. Most recently, MacCode was updated on November 5, 2026 and AgentsRoom on November 5, 2026.

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