# OpenClient for OpenCode vs BYOT Coding Agent

The clearest difference is rating: BYOT Coding Agent at 5.0 against OpenClient for OpenCode's 3.5. BYOT Coding Agent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). OpenClient for OpenCode's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked). 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. BYOT Coding Agent asks for nothing beyond the download.

BYOT Coding Agent 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 BYOT Coding Agent's.

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, BYOT Coding Agent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenClient for OpenCode | BYOT Coding Agent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/byot-coding-agent/id6782403920/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 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Toporcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475317888) | [Bogeybot LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835531719) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenClient for OpenCode

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

**Currently charting:** #42 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 |


### BYOT Coding Agent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byot-coding-agent/id6782403920)

Control a coding agent running on your computer directly from your mobile device. Browse projects, send prompts with files, and monitor assistant activity in real-time. Manage permission requests and review session details.

**Highlights:** Connect to OpenCode server, Send prompts with photos/files, Live stream assistant text and tool activity, Inspect tool inputs, progress, and errors, Answer permission requests, Review session diffs, Switch between saved servers

**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 BYOT Coding Agent free?

BYOT Coding Agent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenClient for OpenCode or BYOT Coding Agent?

BYOT Coding Agent is rated higher. OpenClient for OpenCode averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BYOT Coding Agent averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenClient for OpenCode or BYOT Coding Agent have ads?

Neither OpenClient for OpenCode nor BYOT Coding Agent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenClient for OpenCode or BYOT Coding Agent?

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, and BYOT Coding Agent every 5 days. Most recently, OpenClient for OpenCode was updated on September 25, 2026 and BYOT Coding Agent on September 28, 2026.

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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.*