# OpenClient for OpenCode vs Codetether

The clearest difference is rating: Codetether at 5.0 against OpenClient for OpenCode's 4.0. Codetether also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). OpenClient for OpenCode's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenClient for OpenCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Codetether sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Codetether holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenClient for OpenCode has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, Codetether every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenClient for OpenCode | Codetether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codetether/id6813434085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Toporcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475317888) | [Raul Alonso Pardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802083272) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenClient for OpenCode

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

Access your self-hosted OpenCode server from your iPhone or iPad. Manage projects, chat with assistants, and monitor agent work on the go. Review file changes, respond to prompts, and keep your development workflow active from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Connect to OpenCode v1 or v2 servers, Browse projects, workspaces, and chat history, Stream assistant responses with status indicators, Review per-response file diffs, Customize chat composer and visibility, Attach files, dictate prompts, or sketch, Live Activities and Home Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Mensile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Codetether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codetether/id6813434085)

Control your AI coding agent from your phone. Monitor live sessions, approve permissions, review code changes, and send instructions remotely. Your code remains secure on your machine.

**Highlights:** Follow AI coding sessions live, Approve/reject tool permissions, Answer agent's questions, Review code diffs, Browse project files, Compose with commands and attachments, Connect to multiple servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock opencode remote | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenClient for OpenCode free?

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

### Is Codetether free?

Codetether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenClient for OpenCode or Codetether?

Codetether is rated higher. OpenClient for OpenCode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Codetether averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenClient for OpenCode or Codetether have ads?

Neither OpenClient for OpenCode nor Codetether shows ads.

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

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, and Codetether every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenClient for OpenCode was updated on November 5, 2026 and Codetether on October 31, 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.*