CLI Pulse vs AgentWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CLI Pulse
Read full descriptionHide full description
CLI Pulse monitors your AI coding tool usage across Claude, Codex, Gemini, OpenRouter, Ollama, and 20+ providers in real-time. FEATURES: - Real-time usage monitoring for all major AI coding assistants - Track API costs and spending across providers - Session history with detailed metrics - Smart alerts for rate limits, errors, and unusual activity - Provider-level analytics with usage breakdowns MULTI-PLATFORM: - macOS menu bar app for quick access - iPhone & iPad app with adaptive layouts - Apple Watch app with quick glance dashboard - Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets PRIVACY: - Your usage data syncs to your own CLI Pulse account over an encrypted connection - No third-party ad or analytics SDKs - Remote control and cloud sharing are off by default, opt-in per feature, and revocable at any time Perfect for developers who use multiple AI coding tools and want to understand their usage patterns, control costs, and stay informed about their AI assistant activity. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION CLI Pulse Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription. Available plans, pricing, and billing periods are shown in the App Store and in the app at the time of purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off 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: https://cli-pulse.github.io/cli-pulse/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://cli-pulse.github.io/cli-pulse/privacy.html
AgentWatch
Monitor AI coding agents on your Mac from your iPhone and Apple Watch. Receive real-time updates, completion alerts, and permission notifications. Send approved remote prompts directly from your mobile device.
- Real-time AI agent monitoring
- Completion and permission alerts
- Remote prompt sending
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
- Live Activity integration
Read full descriptionHide full description
AgentWatch is an iPhone, Apple Watch, and Live Activity companion for monitoring AI coding agents running on your Mac. Use AgentWatch to see Claude Code and Codex sessions in real time, receive completion and permission alerts, and send approved remote prompts from your phone. Monitoring and notifications are free. AgentWatch Plus is an optional auto-renewable monthly subscription that unlocks unlimited mobile remote actions, including prompts, approvals, and interrupts. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://site-rho-pearl.vercel.app/privacy/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AgentWatch at 13.0 against CLI Pulse's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CLI Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AgentWatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CLI Pulse ships an update every 3 days, AgentWatch every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLI Pulse | AgentWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuhe Ye | JoCoding, Inc. |
In-app purchases
CLI Pulse
- CLI Pulse Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- CLI Pulse Team Monthly$1.991 Month
- CLI Pulse Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- CLI Pulse Team Yearly$24.991 Year
AgentWatch
- AgentWatch Plus$3.991 Month







