Comparison

RemoteIDE vs OpenRemote

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

Head to head
About

RemoteIDE

Execute code and AI prompts directly from your mobile device on your local development environment. Supports multiple AI models and offers real-time syncing of responses and chat history. Enables Git operations and voice input for a seamless remote coding experience.

Highlights
  • Execute AI prompts on paired Mac
  • Real-time response syncing
  • Supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex
  • Multi-Agent mode
  • Full chat history sync
  • Voice input for prompts
  • Git operations from phone
Features
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Run your coding workflow from iPhone and iPad. Remote IDE lets you send prompts from mobile and execute them on your paired Mac companion app inside your real project workspace, with responses synced in real time. Remote IDE supports Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex through your own local or self hosted setup, including Tailscale. Your prompts run through your configured tools and repository context on your machine. Features - Unlimited AI prompts - no daily caps - Code from anywhere (Tailscale supported) - Multi-Agent mode - run Cursor + Claude + Codex in parallel - Full chat history sync across devices - Quick Prompts with custom templates - Priority live bridge streaming - Voice input - dictate prompts hands-free - Git operations - stash, branch, push from your phone Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cursor, Anthropic, OpenAI, or any related products including Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pro plans unlock unlimited usage and advanced workflows. Subscriptions are managed by Apple ID. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenRemote

Features
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Control your AI coding agents from anywhere, right from your iPhone. Connect to your development machine running coding agents and interact with them in real time — without being at your desk. Step away from your desk, get notified when a decision is needed, and respond in a tap. KEY FEATURES - Real-time session streaming — follow every action your agent takes as it happens - Approval controls — review and approve or deny every file edit, command, or action before it runs - Plan mode — let your agent plan first, and validate the approach before any change is made - Voice input — dictate prompts hands-free with speech-to-text - Image attachments — send screenshots or photos to your agent - Session history — browse past sessions and their full output - Multi-provider — works with Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Qwen Coder HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free OpenRemote CLI on your development machine 2. Sign in with the same account on your iPhone 3. Start a session from your phone — your agent begins working on your machine 4. Watch the output live, approve actions, and guide the agent from wherever you are Built for developers who want to stay in control of their AI agents without being tied to their computer. Free and open source. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases. You bring your own API credentials from Anthropic, OpenAI, or Alibaba — your prompts and output stay private.

Screenshots

RemoteIDE4 screens
OpenRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenRemote at none against RemoteIDE's 2. OpenRemote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. RemoteIDE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. OpenRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RemoteIDE versus OpenRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteIDEOpenRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChalla SomeshUlycorp

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RemoteIDE

Subscriptions2
  • RemoteIDE Weekly Pro$5.997 Days
  • RemoteIDE Annual Pro$49.991 Year
None

OpenRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteIDE free?
RemoteIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenRemote free?
OpenRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemoteIDE or OpenRemote have ads?
Neither RemoteIDE nor OpenRemote shows ads.

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