Octopus vs iVerb

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/

Your coding assistants run on your machines. Follow their work from your iPhone or iPad. iVerb is an SSH terminal and companion for remote development. Connect to your own Mac, Linux host, or WSL environment to read conversations, review code changes, reply to tasks, and use a real terminal. Works with Claude Code, Codex CLI, OpenCode, and DeepSeek Harness running on your own server. Available interactions depend on the CLI and supported transcript formats. CONVERSATIONS AND PROJECTS • Read project conversations, code diffs, and tool activity • Swipe to quote messages and add images from Photos or the clipboard • Preview remote images, text, code, and Markdown through links in project chats • Review recognized collaborating agents, work rounds, results, and separate conversations • Keep editable project to-dos on your device A TERMINAL FOR YOUR PHONE • Connect over SSH to home, office, or cloud hosts • Use Zellij or tmux sessions with terminal function keys • Customize shortcut order and preview terminal themes • CJK input, Dynamic Type, and accessibility support NOTIFICATIONS AND ACTIONS • Receive task-completion and input-needed alerts • Reply or use quick actions for compatible tasks • Optional encrypted hosted push relay access is included with Pro CONNECTIONS AND DATA • You choose the hosts; connection credentials are stored in the device Keychain • SSH encrypts transfers; conversation caches and app to-dos are stored locally • Images you choose to attach are uploaded to your configured server • iVerb does not provide a VPN or an AI model service. Use a network path or networking tools that can reach your host START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED MORE • Try the built-in demo without a server • iVerb Pro is a one-time purchase for additional servers and projects, fonts, Live Activity, the hosted push relay, and alternate icons • No subscriptions. Tips are optional Full remote functionality requires an accessible SSH host and the relevant command-line tools.