Comparison

Codex Relay vs MadoHub

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

MadoHub

Features
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Your AI team, organized on one canvas. MadoHub is a visual AI workspace for iPhone and iPad. Brainstorm ideas, refine a draft, summarize study material, or discuss code and plans. Give each Agent its own role, instructions and conversation, then connect related tasks on your canvas. TURN IDEAS INTO NEXT STEPS Outline a plan, compare approaches, or ask another Agent to review a reply. Keep each task in its own conversation so you can return to it and build on earlier work. SEE YOUR WORK Pan and zoom the canvas. Use the Agents list to find working or idle tasks and return to their conversations. Read streaming replies with headings, lists, tables and code blocks. CONNECT TASKS Connect Agents so a completed reply can become the next task. Start with Peer Review, Pipeline or Watcher templates, then review the results and follow up where needed. ASK FROM YOUR CANVAS Open the floating MadoHub Agent for ideas and help with your workspace. Hold its button to speak, or open the full conversation to type. Speech is transcribed on your device; the resulting text is sent for AI processing after you accept the data disclosure. KEEP CONVERSATIONS Return to earlier messages and continue a task with follow-up instructions. Closing an Agent stops its work and removes it from the active canvas while preserving its history for restoration. OPTIONAL MAC COMPANION Connect a compatible Mac running MadoHub to view its desktop canvas, follow terminal output and send supported actions. A Mac is not required for the standalone iPhone and iPad workspace. ACCOUNT AND PURCHASES An internet connection, a MadoHub account and available Credits or plan allowances are required for AI tasks. Requests are processed through MadoHub Cloud. The iOS app does not require your own AI provider API key. MadoHub Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Eligible users can use the introductory offer shown in the app. You can also purchase 1,000 non-expiring Credits without a subscription. Prices, included usage and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Restore purchases in the app and manage App Store subscriptions in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://madohub.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://madohub.com/privacy

Screenshots

Codex Relay4 screens
MadoHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Codex Relay at none against MadoHub's 2. Codex Relay also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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. MadoHub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Codex Relay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codex Relay ships an update every 9 days, MadoHub every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Codex Relay versus MadoHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodex RelayMadoHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKang SungyuShanghai TacticSpace Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Codex Relay

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MadoHub

Subscriptions1
  • Cloud Pro Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
One-time1
  • 1,000 Mado Credits$11.99

Questions

Is Codex Relay free?
Codex Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MadoHub free?
MadoHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Codex Relay or MadoHub have ads?
Neither Codex Relay nor MadoHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codex Relay or MadoHub?
Codex Relay ships an update every 9 days, and MadoHub every 5 days. Most recently, Codex Relay was updated on October 31, 2026 and MadoHub on October 29, 2026.

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