Comparison

Octopus vs Vercat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Octopus

Features
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Octopus brings Codex to iPhone and iPad. Connect to your Mac, development server, or remote workspace and keep real coding threads moving from anywhere. It is not another closed cloud IDE. Octopus is a mobile control surface for the environment you already use: connect through Codex app-server or SSH, browse workspaces, projects, and recent sessions, return to active threads, and follow Thinking, Waiting, and Ready states in real time. When an agent needs a decision, resolve approvals with Allow, Allow for Session, or Deny. Use text, voice, images, and files to add context without returning to your desk. Review automation runs, start a task again, inspect history, and jump back from notifications or Live Activities when work changes state. Built for developers who want to: • Monitor AI coding agents from iPhone • Resume Codex threads away from the desk • Approve commands, permissions, and structured questions remotely • Keep Mac, server, workspace, and thread context organized • Dictate quick prompts, bug notes, and test results by voice Key features: • Codex app-server and SSH connections • Server, project, thread, and recent session management • Runtime status, notifications, and Live Activity deep links • Approval cards for command and permission decisions • Markdown messages, tool results, image input, and file context • Automation list, run-now actions, and run history • SSH host fingerprint confirmation and credentials stored in device Keychain • Octopus turns your phone into a second development screen, so you can stay close to the code even when you step away from the keyboard. Subscription Legal Links: • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://velocai.net/octopus/privacy/

About

Vercat

Monitor your Vercel projects, deployments, and logs on the go. Track usage and costs, and manage essential project details from your iPhone. Securely access your Vercel account with token storage in the iOS Keychain.

Highlights
  • View teams and projects
  • Monitor deployments and logs
  • Inspect build details
  • Track usage and costs
  • Manage environment variables
  • Secure token storage
Features
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Keep your Vercel work within reach. Vercat is a focused iPhone companion for checking projects, monitoring deployments, inspecting logs, and understanding usage wherever you are. PROJECTS AT A GLANCE • View your teams and projects in one place • Check production health and operational metrics • See recent deployments and previews • Quickly switch between project and team contexts FOLLOW EVERY DEPLOYMENT • Monitor production and preview deployments • Search and filter deployment history • Inspect build details and build logs • See what shipped and when INSPECT LOGS FROM ANYWHERE • Follow runtime and request logs • Filter logs to find relevant activity • Investigate errors without opening your laptop UNDERSTAND YOUR USAGE • Review plan usage and included credit • See consumption broken down by product • Keep an eye on costs before they surprise you MORE OF YOUR VERCEL WORK Review domains, environment variables, cron jobs, account details, and other essential project information from one focused app. SECURE BY DESIGN Your Vercel Personal Access Token is stored in the iOS Keychain. Vercat connects directly to the Vercel API and does not operate a server that stores or proxies your token. An active Vercel account and Personal Access Token with the appropriate permissions are required. Feature availability may depend on your Vercel plan and project configuration. Vercat is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vercel. VERCAT PRO An active Vercat Pro subscription is required for app access. Choose Monthly or Annual through the native App Store purchase sheet. Eligible customers may receive an introductory free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.vercat.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Octopus4 screens
Vercat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octopus at none against Vercat's 2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octopus ships an update every 5 days, Vercat every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Octopus versus Vercat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopusVercat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocAI LTDPingting Tu

In-app purchases

None

Octopus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vercat

Subscriptions2
  • Vercat Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Vercat Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Octopus free?
Octopus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vercat free?
Vercat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Octopus or Vercat have ads?
Neither Octopus nor Vercat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Octopus or Vercat?
Octopus ships an update every 5 days, and Vercat every 4 days. Most recently, Octopus was updated on October 9, 2026 and Vercat on October 27, 2026.

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