MuxCLI vs pocketctl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MuxCLI
Manage AI coding sessions on your server directly from your iPhone. Create, attach, and resume tmux-backed sessions for various AI CLIs and shell workflows. Continue prompt work without losing context and send terminal input with mobile-friendly controls.
- Run AI coding sessions remotely
- Manage tmux-backed sessions
- Resume interrupted workflows
- Send terminal input from mobile
- Receive attention signals
- Pair phone with server quickly
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MuxCLI lets you run and manage AI coding sessions on your own server from iPhone. Create, attach, detach, and resume tmux-backed sessions for Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, Claude Code, and shell workflows. Use MuxCLI to: - Pair your phone with your server in seconds - Browse existing sessions and create new ones - Continue prompt workflows without restarting context - Send terminal input with mobile-friendly control keys - Get attention-required signals when a session needs your input MuxCLI is designed for long-running development sessions where your server does the heavy work and your phone acts as the control surface.
pocketctl
Manage AI coding assistant sessions remotely from your mobile device. View live output, send messages, and handle tool approvals for Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode. Stay updated on host availability and session history.
- Remote AI coding assistant management
- View live output
- Send messages to AI
- Handle tool approvals
- Check host availability
- Monitor session history
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PocketCtl is a remote management tool for AI coding assistants, built for developers. By connecting your Mac or Linux development hosts, you can view and manage Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode sessions from your iPhone—receive live output, send messages, and handle tool approvals and interactive requests. You can also check host availability, Agent versions, session history, and token usage at any time. Whether you’re commuting, in a meeting, or away from your computer, PocketCtl helps you stay on top of your work and keep your AI coding tasks moving forward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pocketctl at 5.0 against MuxCLI's 2.0. pocketctl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. MuxCLI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pocketctl asks for nothing beyond the download.
pocketctl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
MuxCLI ships an update every 4 weeks, pocketctl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MuxCLI | pocketctl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Chen | Beijing Lea Lea Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
MuxCLI
pocketctl
In-app purchases
MuxCLI
- MuxCLI Lifetime Unlock$4.99
pocketctl
No in-app purchases
