# OpenClient for OpenCode vs Remote Pi

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Pi at 5.0 against OpenClient for OpenCode's 3.5. Remote Pi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenClient for OpenCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Remote Pi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Pi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of OpenClient for OpenCode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Pi's.

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, Remote Pi every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenClient for OpenCode | Remote Pi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pi-coding-agent/id6773499691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #178 |
| Size | 66 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Toporcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475317888) | [Jacob Moura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863740562) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenClient for OpenCode

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Remote Pi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pi-coding-agent/id6773499691)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Control AI coding agents on your machines from your phone. Securely pair devices, monitor agent activity live, and approve tool calls remotely. Your phone acts as a trusted authenticator for your development environment.

**Highlights:** Remote control for AI coding agents, Secure device pairing via QR code, Live monitoring of agent sessions, Approve/reject tool calls, Seamless machine switching, Open source and self-hostable

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenClient for OpenCode free?

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

### Is Remote Pi free?

Remote Pi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenClient for OpenCode or Remote Pi?

Remote Pi is rated higher. OpenClient for OpenCode averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Remote Pi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenClient for OpenCode or Remote Pi have ads?

Neither OpenClient for OpenCode nor Remote Pi shows ads.

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

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, and Remote Pi every 10 days. Most recently, OpenClient for OpenCode was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remote Pi on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenClient for OpenCode or Remote Pi?

OpenClient for OpenCode currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and Remote Pi at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*