Comparison

Codex Relay vs App ShotCraft

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

Head to head
About

Codex Relay

Manage your Codex workflow remotely from your phone. Track active threads, send prompts, review output, and respond to requests. Designed for developers to stay connected to their work without being at their desk.

Highlights
  • Follow Codex conversations remotely
  • Send prompts and follow-up instructions
  • Respond to approval and input requests
  • Attach images for context
  • Review workspace and thread activity
  • Manage relay server state
  • Check usage statistics
Features
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Codex Relay brings your Codex workflow to your phone. Connect to your local Codex Relay server and keep track of active threads, responses, approvals, and workspace activity without staying at your desk. Send follow-up prompts, review assistant output, attach images for context, and respond when Codex needs input before it can continue. Built for developers who use Codex as part of real work, Codex Relay keeps the mobile experience focused, fast, and close to the terminal workflow. Key features: - Follow Codex conversations from your phone - Send prompts and follow-up instructions - Respond to approval and input requests - Attach images as context - Review workspace and thread activity - Manage connected relay server state - Check usage - Designed for local developer workflows Codex Relay requires a running Codex Relay server on your computer. Start the server with `npx codex-relay@latest`, then connect your device over your local network. GitHub: https://github.com/gronxb/codex-relay Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

App ShotCraft

Features
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ShotCraft Studio is an App Store screenshot creation tool built for developers and indie creators. Import your app screenshots, edit titles and subtitles, choose polished color styles, and generate App Store-ready visuals for iPhone and iPad. The app supports multi-language project management, so you can maintain localized copy and screenshots for different App Store locales. When your screenshots are ready, export them to Photos or upload them directly to App Store Connect. Before uploading, you can choose iPhone, iPad, selected languages, and whether to replace existing screenshots, keeping the whole process clear and controlled. Key features: Create App Store screenshots for iPhone and iPad Manage screenshot content across multiple languages Customize project color styles Export screenshots to Photos Upload directly to App Store Connect Manage multiple screenshot projects Sync project data with iCloud Perfect for developers, designers, and product teams who need a faster way to prepare App Store screenshot assets. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://slni.github.io/slni/apps/shotcraftstudio-privacy.html

Screenshots

Codex Relay4 screens
App ShotCraft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codex Relay at none against App ShotCraft's 2. Codex Relay also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked). App ShotCraft's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. App ShotCraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Codex Relay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codex Relay ships an update every 9 days, App ShotCraft every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Codex Relay versus App ShotCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodex RelayApp ShotCraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKang Sungyu小雪 梁

In-app purchases

None

Codex Relay

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

App ShotCraft

Subscriptions2
  • ShotCraft Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ShotCraft Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Codex Relay free?
Codex Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App ShotCraft free?
App ShotCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codex Relay or App ShotCraft have ads?
Neither Codex Relay nor App ShotCraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codex Relay or App ShotCraft?
Codex Relay ships an update every 9 days, and App ShotCraft every 2 days. Most recently, Codex Relay was updated on October 19, 2026 and App ShotCraft on October 21, 2026.

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