# Codync vs OpenClient for OpenCode

The clearest difference is rating: Codync at 5.0 against OpenClient for OpenCode's 4.0. Codync also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). OpenClient for OpenCode's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Codync sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and OpenClient for OpenCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Codync's written reviews are positive against 64% of OpenClient for OpenCode's.

Codync ships an update daily, OpenClient for OpenCode weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codync | OpenClient for OpenCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codync/id6760984418/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pokai Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826542407) | [Nicolas Toporcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475317888) |

## What reviewers say

### Codync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codync/id6760984418)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor your AI coding sessions on your Mac directly from your iPhone. Get real-time updates on session status, costs, tasks, and context. Features Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration for at-a-glance information without unlocking your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time session monitoring, Live Activities & Dynamic Island, iCloud sync, Token cost tracking, AI model visibility, Primary session control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Codync Pro | $0.99 | per month |


### OpenClient for OpenCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767)

This app provides a native mobile interface for interacting with a self-hosted OpenCode server. Developers can manage projects, resume coding sessions, review agent activity, and respond to prompts directly from their iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Connect to self-hosted OpenCode servers, Browse projects and session history, Continue chat conversations, Stream assistant responses live, Send prompts and attach files, Built-in Excalidraw drawing board, Native SwiftUI interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Mensile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codync free?

Codync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenClient for OpenCode free?

OpenClient for OpenCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Codync or OpenClient for OpenCode?

Codync is rated higher. Codync averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OpenClient for OpenCode averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Codync or OpenClient for OpenCode have ads?

Neither Codync nor OpenClient for OpenCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Codync or OpenClient for OpenCode?

Codync ships an update daily, and OpenClient for OpenCode weekly. Most recently, Codync was updated on October 26, 2026 and OpenClient for OpenCode on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*