Comparison

Orbiter Dev vs Cmdora

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

Head to head
About

Orbiter Dev

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Orbiter Dev is a mobile air traffic controller for developers working with single or multiple AI coding agents and IDEs. When an agent wants to run a command, change files, or perform a sensitive action, Orbiter Dev helps you review the request from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad before work continues. It is built for developers who want faster agent workflows without losing human control over risky actions. Key features: - Review approval events from your phone or tablet - Inspect action details, risk level, workspace, and agent source - Approve or reject requests with a clear audit trail - Use Face ID secure action for sensitive approval decisions - Tune Risk Rules to suit your appetite or reduce routine approval noise - View recent approvals & details and actions logged - Pair supported desktop coding environments and agent integrations - Manage & restore Pro subscriptions with StoreKit across devices Orbiter Dev is designed as a companion app for modern developer workflows. It does not replace code review, testing, backups, access control, or deployment safeguards. You remain responsible for reviewing agent actions before allowing them to pursue or block work. Free includes a limited approval workflow. Pro unlocks advanced approval controls for professional use, including unlimited approvals, Face ID approval gates, Risk Rules, and Priority Sync. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cmdora

Features
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Cmdora turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac development environment. Run AI coding tasks, trigger builds, tail logs, and approve changes without opening your laptop. Built for iOS developers and engineers who want a compact control surface for their projects, terminal commands, and automation when they are away from the desk. Key capabilities: - Run AI coding tasks (Codex CLI) - the agent proposes changes, nothing is applied without your explicit approval - Get push notifications when a task finishes, fails, or needs your approval - Trigger build and automation tasks - Stream task logs and status updates - Keep your Mac awake while you work - and get notified when it goes on battery - Manage secure remote connections and project workspaces - Keep detailed errors visible when something fails AI tasks require the Codex CLI installed on your Mac. Terminal, builds, and everything else work without it. Cmdora works with a companion coordinator and secure remote runtime. The runtime executes the shell commands and automation scripts you configure on your own development machine. Add the server URL, remote id, and access token in the app to connect your iPhone to your environment.

Screenshots

Orbiter Dev4 screens
Cmdora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cmdora at none against Orbiter Dev's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Orbiter Dev sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Cmdora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Orbiter Dev versus Cmdora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbiter DevCmdora
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRISHIOM SHAHDinis Ishmukhametov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Orbiter Dev

Subscriptions2
  • Orbiter Pro โ€” Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Orbiter Pro โ€” Annual$219.991 Year
None

Cmdora

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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