Arcway vs Auctus Agent Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arcway
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Arcway turns your iPhone into a remote terminal for Claude Code, Gemini, Codex or GitHub Copilot running on your Mac. Whether you're away from your desk or just want the freedom to work from anywhere, Arcway gives you a live, interactive terminal session — right from your pocket. FEATURES • Real-time terminal access to Claude Code, Gemini and Codex on your Mac • Full xterm-compatible terminal with keyboard input • Secure WebSocket connection with encrypted authentication • Google and Apple Sign-In support • Multiple device support — connect to any registered Mac • Named sessions — resume where you left off • Light and dark themes HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the Arcway on your Mac & iPhone 2. Sign in on both your devices with the same account 3. Open a session and start typing — it's that simple Perfect for developers who want to keep an eye on long-running Agentic tasks, approve prompts, or work from their phone without needing your system nearby. REQUIREMENTS • Active internet connection on both devices that's all
Auctus Agent Mobile
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Auctus Agent is the mobile companion for the Auctus Local AI assistant running on your Mac or PC. Your AI runs on your own computer - your files, your data, your rules. The mobile app gives you a secure, always-available window into that assistant from your phone. === HOW IT WORKS === 1. Run Auctus Agent on your Mac or Windows PC 2. Open the app and scan the pairing QR code shown on your desktop 3. Authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID 4. Send tasks, get answers - in real time That's it. One scan. No accounts, no cloud sign-up, no subscriptions. === FEATURES === SECURE PAIRING Pair your phone to your desktop in seconds by scanning a QR code. The unique device token is stored encrypted on your phone using iOS Secure Enclave. BIOMETRIC LOCK Every session starts with Face ID or Touch ID verification. Your conversation is never accessible without your identity. REAL-TIME CHAT Messages travel through an encrypted WebSocket relay directly to your personal AI. Responses appear instantly with a live thinking indicator. AUTOMATIC RECONNECTION Lost signal? The app silently reconnects when your network returns - no taps required. HAPTIC FEEDBACK Subtle vibration confirms every send and receive, keeping you in the loop without looking at the screen. BILINGUAL Full English and Chinese support. The interface automatically matches your device language, and you can switch anytime in Settings. === PRIVACY BY DESIGN === - Your conversations are never stored in the cloud - Pairing credentials are encrypted using iOS Secure Store - The relay server only forwards messages - it never reads or logs content - No analytics SDK, no ad tracking, no third-party telemetry === REQUIREMENTS === - iPhone running iOS 16.0 or later - Auctus Agent desktop app installed on Mac or Windows - Auctus relay service running (self-hosted or provided) Auctus Agent is built for people who want the power of a local AI assistant in their pocket - without trading privacy for convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auctus Agent Mobile at none against Arcway's 1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Arcway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Auctus Agent Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcway | Auctus Agent Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karthikeyan Iyer | 若雅 吴 |
In-app purchases
Arcway
- Arcway Forever$9.99
Auctus Agent Mobile
No in-app purchases









